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
Brandon Rooney holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $256,965.
Hazardous Materials Specialist III/Fire Department
Erik Cheng works as a Hazardous Materials Specialist III for Fire Department. Erik earned $256,963 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Lucas Tickle works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Lucas earned $256,886 in 2025.
Executive Assistant/Fire Department
Amy Lozano works as a Executive Assistant for Fire Department. Amy earned $256,784 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Grant Coffin is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $256,778.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ricardo Olivarez works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Ricardo earned $256,728 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Cooksey is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $256,716.
Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
Joseph Didinger holds the role of Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $256,630.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brennan Dorsey is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $256,594.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Alexis Miller holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $256,571.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Travis Robinson works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. Travis earned $256,516 in 2025.
Supvg Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
Jeremy Stafford is a Supvg Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $256,472.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Sean Piper serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $256,322.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Andrew Beem holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $256,258.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Joshua Fehring serves as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $256,227.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Cho is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $256,153.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joel Duran works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Joel earned $256,130 in 2025.
Hazardous Materials Specialist III/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Miguel Cervantes serves as a Hazardous Materials Specialist III. Their 2025 pay totaled $256,111.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Derek Spears works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Derek earned $256,089 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Steven Bejarano holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $255,960.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Johnny Ibarra works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Johnny earned $255,864 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Gary Escobedo serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $255,754.
Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst/Fire Department
Ricard Rametta is a Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $255,685.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Benjamin Garcia is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $255,412.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Solano holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $255,326.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Karapet Emishyan is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $255,290.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kristofer Gudmundsson holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $255,170.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Andrew Chaing serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $255,159.
Head, Plan & Executive Support,Fire/Fire Department
Marcia Velasquez holds the role of Head, Plan & Executive Support,Fire at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $254,988.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Nicholas Bartel is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $254,946.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Natalie Mohagen works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. Natalie earned $254,868 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Lawrence Duran serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $254,625.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
James Goldsmith works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. James earned $254,485 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Roman Legaspi is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $254,435.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Nicholas Garcia serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $254,430.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brian Nunn works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Brian earned $254,415 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Gabriel Robinson works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Gabriel earned $254,388 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Isaac Gold works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Isaac earned $254,367 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Chee Kwan is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $254,232.
Chief,Board Services, Bd of Supervisor/Fire Department
Carl Gallucci is a Chief,Board Services, Bd of Supervisor at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $254,215.