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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Carpenter/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jordan Simpson serves as a Carpenter. Their 2025 pay totaled $226,264.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Andrei Mostovoj holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $226,188.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Tanner Walker holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $226,169.
Administrative Services Manager II/Fire Department
Carlos Santiago holds the role of Administrative Services Manager II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $226,093.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Dave Rodoracio is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $226,091.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Bartolo Aguilar holds the role of Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $225,956.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Devin Moore holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $225,937.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Matthew Murr holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $225,924.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Victor Le works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Victor earned $225,900 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Gregory Paggi serves as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $225,766.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel Sanchez holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $225,724.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Draven Meredith works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Draven earned $225,586 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kevin Brenner holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $225,545.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Tyler Wilson holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $225,528.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Aldaba holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $225,525.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Olin Arff works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Olin earned $225,500 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jesus Andrade serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $225,410.
Supvg Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant/Fire Department
Miles Bonner holds the role of Supvg Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $225,376.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kieran Headington holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $225,233.
Hazardous Materials Specialist III/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Christie Mochinaga serves as a Hazardous Materials Specialist III. Their 2025 pay totaled $225,088.
Carpenter/Fire Department
Freddy Fernandez works as a Carpenter for Fire Department. Freddy earned $224,967 in 2025.
Facilities Project Manager II/Fire Department
Adam Schuman holds the role of Facilities Project Manager II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $224,927.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Deshaun Garner holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $224,921.
Supvg Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Richard Abiang serves as a Supvg Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $224,838.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Brandon Gherardi is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $224,799.
Transportation Truck Driver/Fire Department
Robert Watkins holds the role of Transportation Truck Driver at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $224,779.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Keoni Salazar is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $224,744.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
John Rangel works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. John earned $224,670 in 2025.
Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II/Fire Department
Immanuel Chiang is a Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $224,622.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Rigoberto Vazquez works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Rigoberto earned $224,535 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Maldonado holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $224,444.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
James Porter works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. James earned $224,364 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager II/Fire Department
Aida Simonyan holds the role of Administrative Services Manager II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $224,172.
Helicopter Maintenance Inspector/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Brian Uhl serves as a Helicopter Maintenance Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $224,122.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Garrett Dean serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $224,071.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Phillip Barbosa holds the role of Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $224,057.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Victor Gonzalez holds the role of Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $224,038.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Anayis Malazian works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Anayis earned $224,024 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Andrew Villagomez works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Andrew earned $223,959 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ruben Duran holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $223,899.