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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Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Mafileo Tupou holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $216,340.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Troy Furubotten holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $216,147.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Noah Southworth works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Noah earned $216,088 in 2025.
Facilities Project Manager II/Fire Department
Joshua Possell holds the role of Facilities Project Manager II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $216,084.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brian Tibbetts works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Brian earned $216,067 in 2025.
Facilities Project Manager I/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Aaron Walsh serves as a Facilities Project Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $216,009.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Ontiveros is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $215,950.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Tyler Steffensen works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Tyler earned $215,820 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Rebecca Gilman holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $215,764.
Information Systems Analyst II/Fire Department
Jason Ochoa is a Information Systems Analyst II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $215,683.
Hazardous Materials Specialist III/Fire Department
Solomon Brodsky works as a Hazardous Materials Specialist III for Fire Department. Solomon earned $215,584 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Maxwell Brozyna-Vilim serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $215,579.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Christopher Smith holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $215,563.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
Melisa Custer is a Hazardous Materials Specialist II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $215,371.
Administrative Services Manager II/Fire Department
Man Lau works as a Administrative Services Manager II for Fire Department. Man earned $215,340 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Christopher Encinas serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $215,300.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Lisandro Carrillo serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $215,178.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Troy Anaya serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $215,170.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Anndro Dinkha serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $215,166.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
Matthew Stueber holds the role of Hazardous Materials Specialist II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $215,149.
Carpenter/Fire Department
Carlos Martinez holds the role of Carpenter at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $214,955.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Alexis Aguirre works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Alexis earned $214,825 in 2025.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Todd Yamakawa serves as a Hazardous Materials Specialist II. Their 2025 pay totaled $214,769.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Thomas Harper works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Thomas earned $214,747 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Taylor Lyons holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $214,647.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
William Miller is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $214,643.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kevin Anton holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $214,508.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Jeric Hizon holds the role of Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $214,464.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jason Dobbins works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jason earned $214,207 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Mark Robinson holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $214,129.
Planning Analyst, Fire/Fire Department
Kien Chin is a Planning Analyst, Fire at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $214,087.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Francisco Martinez works as a Fire Equipment Mechanic for Fire Department. Francisco earned $213,961 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Adam Green works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Adam earned $213,813 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jonathan Verduzco is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $213,796.
Financial Specialist IV/Fire Department
Karen Komolafe is a Financial Specialist IV at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $213,781.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Thomas Manzo serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $213,591.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Matthew Flaherty serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $213,530.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kelly Culbertson holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $213,515.
Principal Network Systems Administrator/Fire Department
Cody Bruce works as a Principal Network Systems Administrator for Fire Department. Cody earned $213,492 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Brennen Ross serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $213,435.