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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Hd Departmental Civil Service Representative/Fire Department
Robert Ortega Jr works as a Hd Departmental Civil Service Representative for Fire Department. Robert earned $222,173 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Shaun Pepper serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $222,169.
Deputy Forester/Fire Department
Ryan Bowen is a Deputy Forester at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $222,159.
Electrician/Fire Department
Jose Cornejo is a Electrician at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $222,136.
Hazardous Materials Specialist III/Fire Department
Jaime Jarrett holds the role of Hazardous Materials Specialist III at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $222,035.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Branden Penera works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Branden earned $221,822 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Steven Gonzalez holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $221,792.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Robert Morales works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Robert earned $221,770 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Nicholas Benson serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $221,666.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Michael Egger serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $221,570.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Nusbaum is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $221,520.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Gladys Alcala serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $221,444.
Information Technology Security Analyst/Fire Department
David Bernal is a Information Technology Security Analyst at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $221,340.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Shadd Madrona holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $221,304.
Administrative Services Manager II/Fire Department
Claudia Jauregui is a Administrative Services Manager II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $221,250.
Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department
Araceli Hernandez is a Administrative Services Manager I at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $221,148.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Franz Dreher Jr. serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $221,119.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joseph Hernandez is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $220,975.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Scott Siman holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $220,882.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Martin Smith serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $220,882.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kody Mccambridge is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $220,845.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kyle Harris holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $220,808.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jack Bark holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $220,787.
Administrative Services Manager II/Fire Department
Sheryl Kyllingstad is a Administrative Services Manager II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $220,761.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Owen Swarthout works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Owen earned $220,741 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Carter Baldwin is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $220,582.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Justin Van Dyke holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $220,503.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Andrea Geddes holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $220,291.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Alfonso Saucedo holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $220,270.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Edwin Acevedo works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Edwin earned $220,250 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jaylen Whitt is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $219,973.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, David Crosby serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $219,859.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Philipp Mohrhardt holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $219,842.
Sheet Metal Worker/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Robert Rios serves as a Sheet Metal Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $219,803.
Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department
Tom Le is a Administrative Services Manager I at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $219,634.
Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Hossein Atef-Vahid serves as a Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $219,545.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Adam Ruth is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $219,533.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Hao Wei Cheng works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Hao earned $219,416 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Adonis Vasquez is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $219,231.
Administrative Services Manager II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jennifer Camarena serves as a Administrative Services Manager II. Their 2025 pay totaled $219,200.