Los Angeles County / Fire Department
Agency file
The Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2025, this agency had 5,432 employees with median total compensation of $226,568; the highest distinct record was $856,800.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 5,432 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($226,568) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $418,527 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $14,622. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
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Record list
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Carpenter/Fire Department
Freddy Fernandez works as a Carpenter for Fire Department. Freddy earned $224,967 in 2025.
Facilities Project Manager II/Fire Department
Adam Schuman holds the role of Facilities Project Manager II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $224,927.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Deshaun Garner holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $224,921.
Supvg Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Richard Abiang serves as a Supvg Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $224,838.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Brandon Gherardi is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $224,799.
Transportation Truck Driver/Fire Department
Robert Watkins holds the role of Transportation Truck Driver at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $224,779.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Keoni Salazar is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $224,744.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
John Rangel works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. John earned $224,670 in 2025.
Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II/Fire Department
Immanuel Chiang is a Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $224,622.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Rigoberto Vazquez works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Rigoberto earned $224,535 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Maldonado holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $224,444.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
James Porter works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. James earned $224,364 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager II/Fire Department
Aida Simonyan holds the role of Administrative Services Manager II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $224,172.
Helicopter Maintenance Inspector/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Brian Uhl serves as a Helicopter Maintenance Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $224,122.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Garrett Dean serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $224,071.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Phillip Barbosa holds the role of Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $224,057.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Victor Gonzalez holds the role of Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $224,038.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Anayis Malazian works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Anayis earned $224,024 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Andrew Villagomez works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Andrew earned $223,959 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ruben Duran holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $223,899.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Vincent Fiamengo works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. Vincent earned $223,898 in 2025.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Jose Machado Haros is a Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $223,818.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Courtney Bithell works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Courtney earned $223,812 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Thomas Barber Iii holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $223,753.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Padilla works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Michael earned $223,714 in 2025.
Senior Information Systems Analyst/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Angela Ocampo serves as a Senior Information Systems Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $223,486.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Tyler Rochford holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $223,421.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Raul Ramirez is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $223,399.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Stephen Nolls serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $223,274.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Jairo Tapia works as a Fire Equipment Mechanic for Fire Department. Jairo earned $223,222 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kenneth Oden holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $223,210.
Helicopter Mechanic/Fire Department
Martin Fenn holds the role of Helicopter Mechanic at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $222,929.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jason Garcia holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $222,752.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jeffrey Munger is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $222,565.
Forestry Assistant/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Haddee Hammoud serves as a Forestry Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $222,542.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Gary Leclair is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $222,524.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Sean Dodd works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Sean earned $222,499 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Gianni Munoz works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Gianni earned $222,421 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Kyle Mauriello serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $222,400.
Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Luis Del Cid works as a Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic for Fire Department. Luis earned $222,381 in 2025.