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
Tai Hyung Kang is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $200,409.
Management Secretary III/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Esperanza Sanchez serves as a Management Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $200,321.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Sydney Gagnier works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Sydney earned $200,255 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Dane O'Leary works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Dane earned $200,247 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brian Bayer holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $199,778.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Zane Patterson serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $199,725.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Daniel Gonzalez serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $199,571.
Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department
Tram Nguyen is a Administrative Services Manager I at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $199,543.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Lucas Merideth is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $199,495.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Parker Thomas holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $199,274.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Leton Washington works as a Fire Dispatcher II for Fire Department. Leton earned $199,224 in 2025.
Community Services Liaison/Fire Department
Adriana Watson holds the role of Community Services Liaison at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $199,176.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Erik Brenner works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Erik earned $199,102 in 2025.
Helicopter Mechanic/Fire Department
Andreas Jung works as a Helicopter Mechanic for Fire Department. Andreas earned $199,081 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Makenna Minniti holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $199,077.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Seth Willis works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Seth earned $199,020 in 2025.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
Sami Mrestani is a Hazardous Materials Specialist II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $198,785.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Dane Crowder serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $198,709.
Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst/Fire Department
Danny Varzi holds the role of Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $198,693.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Blake Hubbell serves as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $198,556.
Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department
Kazuko Takahashi holds the role of Administrative Services Manager I at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $198,534.
Administrative Services Manager II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Daniel Chau serves as a Administrative Services Manager II. Their 2025 pay totaled $198,474.
Facilities Project Manager II/Fire Department
Paul Pelasky works as a Facilities Project Manager II for Fire Department. Paul earned $198,363 in 2025.
Community Services Liaison/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Leticia Pacillas serves as a Community Services Liaison. Their 2025 pay totaled $198,351.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Lauren Mcnulty serves as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $198,269.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Michael Chiuppi serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $198,211.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Arturo Chayra Iii works as a Fire Dispatcher II for Fire Department. Arturo earned $198,177 in 2025.
Staff Assistant III/Fire Department
Jessie Cote works as a Staff Assistant III for Fire Department. Jessie earned $197,990 in 2025.
Forestry Assistant/Fire Department
Viridiana Angel holds the role of Forestry Assistant at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $197,839.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
James Callier Jr is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $197,777.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Anthony Pacheco is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $197,532.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Alec Brower works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Alec earned $197,483 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Kailah O'Brien serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $197,380.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Michael Wurzel holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $197,372.
Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department
Mee Ma works as a Administrative Services Manager I for Fire Department. Mee earned $197,359 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Wolhan Ovalle Sosa holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $197,345.
Information Technology Security Specialist/Fire Department
Tony Chen works as a Information Technology Security Specialist for Fire Department. Tony earned $197,293 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Gary Lauritzen works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Gary earned $197,284 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Sean Hastings serves as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $197,227.
Supvg Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
Travis Wight holds the role of Supvg Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $197,204.