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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Compliance Auditor/Fire Department
At Fire Department, David Montoto serves as a Compliance Auditor. Their 2025 pay totaled $213,421.
Forestry Assistant/Fire Department
Terence Duldulao works as a Forestry Assistant for Fire Department. Terence earned $213,413 in 2025.
Helicopter Mechanic/Fire Department
Adam Parra is a Helicopter Mechanic at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $213,386.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, David Navarro serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $213,364.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Cooper Claus holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $213,286.
Electrician/Fire Department
Joe Salazar is a Electrician at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $213,237.
Administrative Services Manager II/Fire Department
Je'Niene Johnson holds the role of Administrative Services Manager II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $213,212.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Parker Johnson holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $213,204.
Supvg Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Michael Pittman serves as a Supvg Fire Dispatcher. Their 2025 pay totaled $213,162.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Brandith Forrester serves as a Fire Dispatcher II. Their 2025 pay totaled $213,145.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jordan Murren is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $213,100.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Manuk Hakobyan works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. Manuk earned $213,084 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jason Shawver is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $213,050.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Walter Bergman is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $212,997.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Laurent De Rosier holds the role of Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $212,812.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Cole Padilla holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $212,709.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brian Law is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $212,686.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jose Blancas works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jose earned $212,675 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Gerardo Pantoja serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $212,562.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Nicholas Lopez holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $212,500.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Amy Drake is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $212,404.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jordan Robinson works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jordan earned $212,386 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Josevidal Garcia holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $212,356.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Matthew Safdeye serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $212,337.
Departmental Facilities Planner II/Fire Department
Janet Wong holds the role of Departmental Facilities Planner II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $212,092.
Assistant Chief, Fire Fleet Services/Fire Department
Samuel Simpson works as a Assistant Chief, Fire Fleet Services for Fire Department. Samuel earned $212,037 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Anthony Csurilla is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $212,036.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jesse Jessen serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $211,869.
Senior Emergency Medical Systems Program Hd/Fire Department
Danielle Ogaz works as a Senior Emergency Medical Systems Program Hd for Fire Department. Danielle earned $211,836 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Travis Henderson holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $211,816.
Transportation Truck Driver/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Alfredo Requena serves as a Transportation Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $211,775.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Connor Ginger holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $211,703.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Gary Hodge works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Gary earned $211,700 in 2025.
Supvg Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
Miguel Ornelas holds the role of Supvg Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $211,643.
Hazardous Materials Specialist III/Fire Department
Sharon Dela Rea works as a Hazardous Materials Specialist III for Fire Department. Sharon earned $211,625 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Matthew Herman holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $211,521.
Administrative Services Manager II/Fire Department
Norma Cabrales works as a Administrative Services Manager II for Fire Department. Norma earned $211,512 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Matthew Petrie holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $211,472.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Awe works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Christopher earned $211,410 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Gloria Smith-Chillers serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $211,304.