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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Helicopter Mechanic/Fire Department
Kevin Mcdougall Baskovich works as a Helicopter Mechanic for Fire Department. Kevin earned $242,879 in 2025.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Steve Wesley holds the role of Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $242,672.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Nikolas Alatorre works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Nikolas earned $242,653 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Bryan holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $242,629.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Dominguez works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Michael earned $242,612 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Castellanos holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $242,536.
Accounting Officer II/Fire Department
Pascal D'Souza holds the role of Accounting Officer II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $242,222.
Pharmacist/Fire Department
Elizabeth Klueger is a Pharmacist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $242,216.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Max Malamed works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. Max earned $242,121 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Davyon Hancox works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Davyon earned $241,965 in 2025.
Senior Helicopter Mechanic/Fire Department
Adrian Sanchez Sarabia is a Senior Helicopter Mechanic at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $241,891.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Joshua Williams is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $241,852.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Collin Bashara serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $241,831.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ramon Rodriguez is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $241,790.
Hazardous Materials Specialist III/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Ruben Garcia Jr serves as a Hazardous Materials Specialist III. Their 2025 pay totaled $241,578.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Anthony Rabas is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $241,520.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jonathan Lemus works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jonathan earned $241,436 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Robert Wilkinson works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Robert earned $241,392 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Sergio Ramirez holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $241,367.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Sebastian Justice serves as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $241,319.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Edward Brehm holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $241,268.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Hairo Espinoza is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $241,033.
Principal Geographic Information Systems Analyst/Fire Department
Naomi Chow is a Principal Geographic Information Systems Analyst at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $240,845.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kyle Pennington holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $240,780.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Adrian Murrieta holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $240,613.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Thomas Han serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $240,422.
Hazardous Materials Specialist III/Fire Department
Michael Whitehead holds the role of Hazardous Materials Specialist III at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $240,411.
Plumber/Fire Department
Robert Clark is a Plumber at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $240,383.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Tristan Janeway is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $240,353.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brady Dorn holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $240,175.
Senior Nursing Instructor/Fire Department
Samuel Calderon works as a Senior Nursing Instructor for Fire Department. Samuel earned $240,090 in 2025.
Forestry Assistant/Fire Department
Samantha Conn holds the role of Forestry Assistant at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $239,892.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Amjad Kirrish works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Amjad earned $239,786 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Kelby Tursick is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $239,767.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Bell is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $239,747.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Julian Miramontes holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $239,728.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Grant Tretheway works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Grant earned $239,585 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
William Hale Iv works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. William earned $239,364 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Daniel Acquaye-Baddoo serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $239,263.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kyle Underwood holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $239,243.