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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Head Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
Bryan Webb works as a Head Fire Dispatcher for Fire Department. Bryan earned $209,930 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Boos holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $209,915.
Senior Nursing Instructor/Fire Department
Enrique Ascencio works as a Senior Nursing Instructor for Fire Department. Enrique earned $209,844 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Tracy Pugh holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $209,815.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
John Dill Iii is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $209,783.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Cesar Correa works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Cesar earned $209,734 in 2025.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Rodrigo Solorio holds the role of Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $209,643.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Paul Mitre holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $209,576.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Pauline Mcgee is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $209,459.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Chase Morris is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $209,419.
Chief Materials Management, Fire/Fire Department
Laverne Holley works as a Chief Materials Management, Fire for Fire Department. Laverne earned $209,361 in 2025.
Refrigeration Mechanic/Fire Department
Gerald Torres works as a Refrigeration Mechanic for Fire Department. Gerald earned $209,144 in 2025.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Marc Ito is a Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $209,118.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Cooper Moeschler is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $209,079.
Administrative Services Manager II/Fire Department
Grissel Guerra works as a Administrative Services Manager II for Fire Department. Grissel earned $209,067 in 2025.
Fire Dispatcher Specialist/Fire Department
Kevin Jones holds the role of Fire Dispatcher Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $209,034.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Emily Aline Martins is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $208,990.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Jarratt works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Michael earned $208,953 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Alex Vargas holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $208,919.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Thaddeus Thomas works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Thaddeus earned $208,900 in 2025.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
Gabriel Caballero is a Hazardous Materials Specialist II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $208,871.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Reyes Iii is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $208,633.
Supvg Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Timothy Anaya serves as a Supvg Fire Dispatcher. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,598.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Natalie Bradley holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $208,471.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Felix Gonzalez is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $208,357.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Chad Horrocks serves as a Hazardous Materials Specialist II. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,218.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Austin Saunders holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $208,186.
Administrative Services Manager II/Fire Department
Arnulfo Morfin works as a Administrative Services Manager II for Fire Department. Arnulfo earned $208,002 in 2025.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
Jennifer Levenson is a Hazardous Materials Specialist II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $207,821.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ashlee Desire is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $207,770.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Nathaniel Harris is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $207,757.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Megan Card is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $207,756.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, David Trujillo serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $207,714.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Gunner Alves works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Gunner earned $207,672 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Eliceo Gonzalez serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $207,576.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, William Ward serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $207,556.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Samuel O'Hare works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. Samuel earned $207,541 in 2025.
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Department
Brian Bennett holds the role of Assistant Fire Chief at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $207,281.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jasmine Lemus holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $207,277.
Electrician/Fire Department
Dejuan Thomas is a Electrician at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $207,166.