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 Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Alycia Wagner works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Alycia earned $293,477 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jason Kokenge works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jason earned $293,244 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Justin Ashley is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $293,234.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jared Hines works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jared earned $293,207 in 2025.
Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
At Fire Department, David Ryan Addison serves as a Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire. Their 2025 pay totaled $293,157.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Phillip Cook is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $293,025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Castillo holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $292,956.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Aron Rowe works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Aron earned $292,794 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joshua Flores is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $292,737.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Darrell Burris serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $292,691.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kicker Vencill works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Kicker earned $292,619 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Keith Navarre serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $292,559.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Steven Woods works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Steven earned $292,530 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Justin Avalos is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $292,503.
Rescue Boat Captain/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Lars Gustafson serves as a Rescue Boat Captain. Their 2025 pay totaled $292,434.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Azad Al-Barazi holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $292,417.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Cole Mcclung works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. Cole earned $292,306 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Taylor Black works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Taylor earned $292,273 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Lorenzo Chaidez works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Lorenzo earned $292,225 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel Goguen is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $292,163.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Bryce Cunningham serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $292,161.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel Kimes holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $292,118.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Vincent Gacchina works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Vincent earned $292,108 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joshua Cappelen holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $292,004.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Shellenberger is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $292,000.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Bryce Peterson is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $291,991.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael-Angelo Colavita works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Michael-Angelo earned $291,989 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, John Cornejo serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $291,971.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Harrison Hill works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Harrison earned $291,904 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Carson holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $291,833.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Vincent Ibarra serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $291,678.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joseph Noseworthy works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Joseph earned $291,593 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Noah Peterman is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $291,583.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Bret Lanford works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. Bret earned $291,576 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christian Lopez works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Christian earned $291,463 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Timothy Richards works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Timothy earned $291,400 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joseph Deluca works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Joseph earned $291,226 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Stephen Mcdermott is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $291,209.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Keith Marlow Jr serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $291,120.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Marc Pierce holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $291,070.