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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Hazardous Materials Specialist III/Fire Department
Paolo Zenarosa works as a Hazardous Materials Specialist III for Fire Department. Paolo earned $211,239 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Damon Gerdes is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $211,084.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Joey Gonzalez serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $211,062.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Robert Oppel works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Robert earned $211,028 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Hugo Cruz works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Hugo earned $211,022 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Clifton Kjoss holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $210,985.
Carpenter/Fire Department
Alexander Hernandez holds the role of Carpenter at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $210,977.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Bradley Green works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Bradley earned $210,970 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager II/Fire Department
Michelle Mencias holds the role of Administrative Services Manager II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $210,924.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Oscar Zamora holds the role of Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $210,850.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
Rio Enriquez is a Hazardous Materials Specialist II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $210,776.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, James Soukup serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $210,712.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Elizabeth Marsaw works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Elizabeth earned $210,643 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Marcos Simental holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $210,520.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel Lossi works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Daniel earned $210,475 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Elizabeth Lutz serves as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $210,460.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Batterson works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Michael earned $210,415 in 2025.
Health Program Administrator,Rn-Fire/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Valentina Triamarit serves as a Health Program Administrator,Rn-Fire. Their 2025 pay totaled $210,117.
Supvg Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
Melinda Choi is a Supvg Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $209,984.
Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Angelito De Castro serves as a Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $209,968.
Head Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
Bryan Webb works as a Head Fire Dispatcher for Fire Department. Bryan earned $209,930 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Boos holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $209,915.
Senior Nursing Instructor/Fire Department
Enrique Ascencio works as a Senior Nursing Instructor for Fire Department. Enrique earned $209,844 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Tracy Pugh holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $209,815.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
John Dill Iii is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $209,783.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Cesar Correa works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Cesar earned $209,734 in 2025.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Rodrigo Solorio holds the role of Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $209,643.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Paul Mitre holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $209,576.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Pauline Mcgee is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $209,459.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Chase Morris is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $209,419.
Chief Materials Management, Fire/Fire Department
Laverne Holley works as a Chief Materials Management, Fire for Fire Department. Laverne earned $209,361 in 2025.
Refrigeration Mechanic/Fire Department
Gerald Torres works as a Refrigeration Mechanic for Fire Department. Gerald earned $209,144 in 2025.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Marc Ito is a Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $209,118.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Cooper Moeschler is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $209,079.
Administrative Services Manager II/Fire Department
Grissel Guerra works as a Administrative Services Manager II for Fire Department. Grissel earned $209,067 in 2025.
Fire Dispatcher Specialist/Fire Department
Kevin Jones holds the role of Fire Dispatcher Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $209,034.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Emily Aline Martins is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $208,990.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Jarratt works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Michael earned $208,953 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Alex Vargas holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $208,919.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Thaddeus Thomas works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Thaddeus earned $208,900 in 2025.