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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Senior Nursing Instructor/Fire Department
Nicole Reid is a Senior Nursing Instructor at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $236,201.
Senior Network Systems Administrator/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Brandon Griffin serves as a Senior Network Systems Administrator. Their 2025 pay totaled $236,155.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brandon Sao works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Brandon earned $235,999 in 2025.
Staff Assistant III/Fire Department
Tammy Hasert is a Staff Assistant III at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $235,993.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Matthew Anderson holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $235,839.
Senior Operating Systems Analyst/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Maroof Alam serves as a Senior Operating Systems Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $235,715.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Erik Rini is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $235,696.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Mason Williamson is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $235,628.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Darren Williams is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $235,503.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Zachary Mccalla is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $235,396.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Otto holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $235,355.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Zachary Brower works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Zachary earned $235,306 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Khari Adeniyi works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Khari earned $235,208 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Daniel Skaggs serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $235,193.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Katherine Martin holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $235,169.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Gavin Fung works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Gavin earned $235,150 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jacob Smith serves as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $235,104.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joseph Yanez holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $234,802.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ras Sanders works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Ras earned $234,629 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Eric Gallagher holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $234,456.
Hazardous Materials Specialist III/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Christopher Benigno serves as a Hazardous Materials Specialist III. Their 2025 pay totaled $234,286.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Dominick Duprey is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $234,220.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Denice Lopez holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $234,177.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jesse Rodriguez serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $233,945.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Espinoza holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $233,885.
Forestry Assistant/Fire Department
Michael Chung works as a Forestry Assistant for Fire Department. Michael earned $233,870 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Justin Moorhead holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $233,864.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Son Truong is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $233,802.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Austin Jones holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $233,710.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Noah Tietgen works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Noah earned $233,556 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Aleksandr Nazemnikov works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Aleksandr earned $233,543 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Clark Wilfred Arizala serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $233,537.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Colin Biggers is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $233,430.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Adolfo Sandoval works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Adolfo earned $233,303 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Steven Martinez serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $233,294.
Electrician/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Eric Quinones serves as a Electrician. Their 2025 pay totaled $233,084.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Shane Gallas holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $232,783.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jonathan Wilson holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $232,701.
Supervising Planning Analyst, Fire/Fire Department
Christopher Snee holds the role of Supervising Planning Analyst, Fire at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $232,666.
Forestry Assistant/Fire Department
Jeffrey Emerick holds the role of Forestry Assistant at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $232,561.