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Fire Department

Source file: Los Angeles County — Employee Salaries (Auditor-Controller) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$1.3B
Employees
5,432
Median total
$226,568
Highest record
$856,800

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$105,860 (46%)
  • Overtime$53,920 (23%)
  • Other$8,788 (4%)
  • Benefits$61,604 (27%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$14,622
$120,846
$226,568
$333,426
$418,527

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).

Largest job titles

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)
1,403 · $245,100
Fire Captain (56 Hour)
749 · $401,921
Ocean Lifeguard
611 · $10,112
Fire Suppression Aid
181 · $117,766

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

Employees

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Gabriel Caballero

Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$208,871
Base pay
$133,398
Overtime
$774
Other pay
$8,597
Benefits
$66,102
Total compensation
$208,871

Gabriel Caballero is a Hazardous Materials Specialist II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $208,871.

David Reyes Iii

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$208,633
Base pay
$99,867
Overtime
$57,270
Other pay
$2,331
Benefits
$49,165
Total compensation
$208,633

David Reyes Iii is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $208,633.

Timothy Anaya

Supvg Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$208,598
Base pay
$101,412
Overtime
$44,199
Other pay
$649
Benefits
$62,338
Total compensation
$208,598

At Fire Department, Timothy Anaya serves as a Supvg Fire Dispatcher. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,598.

Natalie Bradley

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$208,471
Base pay
$98,790
Overtime
$56,051
Other pay
$3,907
Benefits
$49,723
Total compensation
$208,471

Natalie Bradley holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $208,471.

Felix Gonzalez

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$208,357
Base pay
$98,021
Overtime
$57,987
Other pay
$1,950
Benefits
$50,399
Total compensation
$208,357

Felix Gonzalez is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $208,357.

Chad Horrocks

Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$208,218
Base pay
$133,785
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,081
Benefits
$71,352
Total compensation
$208,218

At Fire Department, Chad Horrocks serves as a Hazardous Materials Specialist II. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,218.

Austin Saunders

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$208,186
Base pay
$91,259
Overtime
$50,669
Other pay
$1,751
Benefits
$64,507
Total compensation
$208,186

Austin Saunders holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $208,186.

Arnulfo Morfin

Administrative Services Manager II/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$208,002
Base pay
$128,769
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,302
Benefits
$58,931
Total compensation
$208,002

Arnulfo Morfin works as a Administrative Services Manager II for Fire Department. Arnulfo earned $208,002 in 2025.

Jennifer Levenson

Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$207,821
Base pay
$136,542
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$959
Benefits
$70,320
Total compensation
$207,821

Jennifer Levenson is a Hazardous Materials Specialist II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $207,821.

Ashlee Desire

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$207,770
Base pay
$113,550
Overtime
$18,364
Other pay
$10,326
Benefits
$65,530
Total compensation
$207,770

Ashlee Desire is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $207,770.

Nathaniel Harris

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$207,757
Base pay
$111,575
Overtime
$39,939
Other pay
$2,652
Benefits
$53,591
Total compensation
$207,757

Nathaniel Harris is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $207,757.

Megan Card

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$207,756
Base pay
$125,433
Overtime
$21,844
Other pay
$2,057
Benefits
$58,422
Total compensation
$207,756

Megan Card is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $207,756.

David Trujillo

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$207,714
Base pay
$100,329
Overtime
$2,019
Other pay
$20,595
Benefits
$84,771
Total compensation
$207,714

At Fire Department, David Trujillo serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $207,714.

Gunner Alves

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$207,672
Base pay
$89,594
Overtime
$69,514
Other pay
$1,982
Benefits
$46,582
Total compensation
$207,672

Gunner Alves works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Gunner earned $207,672 in 2025.

Eliceo Gonzalez

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$207,576
Base pay
$91,259
Overtime
$67,204
Other pay
$1,961
Benefits
$47,152
Total compensation
$207,576

At Fire Department, Eliceo Gonzalez serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $207,576.

William Ward

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$207,556
Base pay
$91,259
Overtime
$50,069
Other pay
$1,751
Benefits
$64,477
Total compensation
$207,556

At Fire Department, William Ward serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $207,556.

Samuel O'Hare

Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$207,541
Base pay
$119,931
Overtime
$13,346
Other pay
$5,886
Benefits
$68,378
Total compensation
$207,541

Samuel O'Hare works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. Samuel earned $207,541 in 2025.

Brian Bennett

Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$207,281
Base pay
$35,766
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$144,381
Benefits
$27,134
Total compensation
$207,281

Brian Bennett holds the role of Assistant Fire Chief at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $207,281.

Jasmine Lemus

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$207,277
Base pay
$98,565
Overtime
$43,073
Other pay
$3,339
Benefits
$62,300
Total compensation
$207,277

Jasmine Lemus holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $207,277.

Dejuan Thomas

Electrician/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$207,166
Base pay
$107,795
Overtime
$35,613
Other pay
$681
Benefits
$63,077
Total compensation
$207,166

Dejuan Thomas is a Electrician at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $207,166.

Farnaz Saleh Saber

Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$206,946
Base pay
$123,307
Overtime
$15,637
Other pay
$101
Benefits
$67,901
Total compensation
$206,946

Farnaz Saleh Saber holds the role of Hazardous Materials Specialist II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $206,946.

Allen Biglarian

Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$206,815
Base pay
$120,213
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,029
Benefits
$77,573
Total compensation
$206,815

Allen Biglarian is a Administrative Services Manager I at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $206,815.

Mamikon Nalchajyan

Planning Analyst, Fire/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$206,624
Base pay
$123,519
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,751
Benefits
$71,354
Total compensation
$206,624

Mamikon Nalchajyan is a Planning Analyst, Fire at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $206,624.

Brian Nakamura

Senior IT Technical Support Analyst/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$206,599
Base pay
$115,354
Overtime
$5,898
Other pay
$16,492
Benefits
$68,855
Total compensation
$206,599

Brian Nakamura is a Senior IT Technical Support Analyst at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $206,599.

Tupua Seanoa

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$206,590
Base pay
$97,248
Overtime
$41,989
Other pay
$2,147
Benefits
$65,206
Total compensation
$206,590

Tupua Seanoa is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $206,590.

Joseph Youman

Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$206,554
Base pay
$120,213
Overtime
$19,803
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$66,538
Total compensation
$206,554

Joseph Youman works as a Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II for Fire Department. Joseph earned $206,554 in 2025.

Garrett Combs

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$206,495
Base pay
$109,480
Overtime
$27,260
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$68,005
Total compensation
$206,495

Garrett Combs holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $206,495.

Jesus De Anda

Safety Officer II/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$206,386
Base pay
$115,638
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,233
Benefits
$85,515
Total compensation
$206,386

Jesus De Anda holds the role of Safety Officer II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $206,386.

Michael Earl

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$206,214
Base pay
$91,259
Overtime
$54,335
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$58,870
Total compensation
$206,214

Michael Earl is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $206,214.

Robert Rios Jr

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$206,150
Base pay
$89,594
Overtime
$56,950
Other pay
$2,249
Benefits
$57,357
Total compensation
$206,150

Robert Rios Jr works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Robert earned $206,150 in 2025.

James Golondzinier

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$206,130
Base pay
$43,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$125,866
Benefits
$36,892
Total compensation
$206,130

James Golondzinier holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $206,130.

David Bilar

Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$206,045
Base pay
$94,802
Overtime
$7,910
Other pay
$57,977
Benefits
$45,356
Total compensation
$206,045

David Bilar holds the role of Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $206,045.

Michael Blackwood

Planning Analyst, Fire/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$205,989
Base pay
$121,605
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,747
Benefits
$74,637
Total compensation
$205,989

Michael Blackwood is a Planning Analyst, Fire at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $205,989.

Christopher Theriot

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$205,961
Base pay
$108,248
Overtime
$43,701
Other pay
$1,751
Benefits
$52,261
Total compensation
$205,961

Christopher Theriot works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Christopher earned $205,961 in 2025.

Kevin Graner

Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$205,900
Base pay
$118,061
Overtime
$14,424
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$71,665
Total compensation
$205,900

Kevin Graner holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $205,900.

Joey Afota

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$205,899
Base pay
$100,358
Overtime
$42,563
Other pay
$2,140
Benefits
$60,838
Total compensation
$205,899

Joey Afota holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $205,899.

Warren Wheelock

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$205,827
Base pay
$107,175
Overtime
$28,458
Other pay
$1,751
Benefits
$68,443
Total compensation
$205,827

At Fire Department, Warren Wheelock serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $205,827.

Tanner Vroom

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$205,753
Base pay
$124,390
Overtime
$21,087
Other pay
$1,965
Benefits
$58,311
Total compensation
$205,753

Tanner Vroom is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $205,753.

Ryan Makuta

Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$205,619
Base pay
$119,931
Overtime
$14,004
Other pay
$4,335
Benefits
$67,349
Total compensation
$205,619

Ryan Makuta is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $205,619.

Riley Campbell

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$205,550
Base pay
$85,471
Overtime
$57,819
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$60,510
Total compensation
$205,550

Riley Campbell works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Riley earned $205,550 in 2025.