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
At Fire Department, Jorge Gonzalez serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $232,505.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
David Nilson works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. David earned $232,502 in 2025.
Assistant Chief, Fire Fleet Services/Fire Department
Chad Idol works as a Assistant Chief, Fire Fleet Services for Fire Department. Chad earned $232,495 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christian Bigelow works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Christian earned $232,464 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Neil Polakovic holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $232,255.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Trevor Williams works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Trevor earned $232,125 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Steven Maldonado is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $232,106.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jesus Chavez serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $231,941.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jarrett Collins is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $231,924.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Tucker Hopkins holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $231,718.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Carlos Barrios holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $231,710.
Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Edward Macko serves as a Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire. Their 2025 pay totaled $231,698.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joseph Valencia holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $231,670.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Justin Corson works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Justin earned $231,567 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ryan Rice is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $231,538.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Nicholas Tully holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $231,536.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Kevin Sarehkhani serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $231,528.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joshua Sanchez holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $231,285.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Michael Bennett serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $231,065.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Alexander Fuller holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $231,020.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Kristofer Vandermeulen serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $230,976.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Greg Metz works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Greg earned $230,950 in 2025.
Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
Ian Christensen holds the role of Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $230,798.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Devin Dixon is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $230,690.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Tyler Meek works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Tyler earned $230,631 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Matthew Finkelstein holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $230,577.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Andy Yen works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Andy earned $230,470 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jacob Pfeiffer is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $230,444.
Accounting Officer III/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Vy Lam serves as a Accounting Officer III. Their 2025 pay totaled $230,420.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Victoria Vollmer holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $230,315.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Patrick Perez holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $230,299.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ian Parkinson is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $230,254.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Scott Brown holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $230,190.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Reginald Lester holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $230,016.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Patrick Oneil serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $229,990.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jason Tang works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jason earned $229,967 in 2025.
Supvg Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant/Fire Department
Evelyn Ochoa holds the role of Supvg Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $229,923.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Paul Romano serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $229,900.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Eric Samples holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $229,884.
Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II/Fire Department
Jason Wiens works as a Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II for Fire Department. Jason earned $229,861 in 2025.