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
Wally Cepeda works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Wally earned $306,112 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Lorenzo Hurtado is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $306,074.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Mario Chavez holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $305,968.
Deputy Forester/Fire Department
Megan Yanez holds the role of Deputy Forester at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $305,698.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Bradley Meek works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Bradley earned $305,470 in 2025.
Brandon Larsen appears in Fire Department payroll as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour), with $305,463 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Kyle Daley serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $305,234.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Rodney Puentes is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $305,185.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Nole Lilley is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $304,965.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Benjamin Jackson is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $304,909.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Thomas Swan serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $304,854.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Richard Zuniga Jr is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $304,802.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kelly Judd works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Kelly earned $304,632 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Ronnie Evans serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $304,607.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Sean Mcgrew serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $304,598.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Leonardo Ortiz works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Leonardo earned $304,552 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Nathan Russell is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $304,528.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Matthew Romine serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $304,522.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jared Mattison serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $304,328.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Richard Wells serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $304,230.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joshua Sheek holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $304,221.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kevin Rodriguez is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $304,069.
Senior Nursing Instructor/Fire Department
Shane Cook holds the role of Senior Nursing Instructor at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $303,909.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Avraham Jacobsen holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $303,824.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Edward Griffin works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Edward earned $303,733 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Robert Taylor serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $303,622.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jonathan Sowden is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $303,396.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher James holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $303,270.
Senior Emergency Medical Systems Program Hd/Fire Department
Paula Lafarge works as a Senior Emergency Medical Systems Program Hd for Fire Department. Paula earned $303,182 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Marc Adams is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $303,130.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Greggory Herrera is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $303,039.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ryan Hasert holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $303,030.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jerad Bailey works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jerad earned $302,969 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Anthony Castaneda is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $302,884.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brett Lever works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Brett earned $302,702 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kyle Eden is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $302,668.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Troy Ruiz is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $302,638.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Anthony Souza serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $302,617.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Keith Wood serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $302,464.
Communications Manager (Uc)/Fire Department
Heidi Navarro is a Communications Manager (Uc) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $302,436.