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 Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Jonathan Dennell holds the role of Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,816.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Kevin Butler holds the role of Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,779.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Oscar Escamilla is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $185,708.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Ray Gandy Ii is a Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $185,641.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Daniel Wall holds the role of Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,592.
Departmental Civil Service Representative/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Catherine Trotter serves as a Departmental Civil Service Representative. Their 2025 pay totaled $185,584.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Shota Guterres works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. Shota earned $185,521 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Declan Mcosker works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Declan earned $185,514 in 2025.
Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II/Fire Department
Tatevik Chepeyan is a Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $185,251.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Aja Price is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $185,188.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Barbara Fafesobi serves as a Fire Dispatcher II. Their 2025 pay totaled $185,050.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Klayton Symmes works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Klayton earned $184,912 in 2025.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Jonathan Welman holds the role of Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $184,869.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Luis Sanchez is a Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $184,725.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Corey Meier is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $184,585.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
Celine Norman holds the role of Hazardous Materials Specialist II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $184,559.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Cade Gallagher works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. Cade earned $184,518 in 2025.
Senior Management Secretary III/Fire Department
Kathy Michicoff holds the role of Senior Management Secretary III at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $184,468.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Lauren Jimenez is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $184,449.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
James Narey holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $184,281.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Mark Ramos holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $184,264.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jessika Gomez serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $184,245.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jeffrey Hurd holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $184,239.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Grant Smith works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Grant earned $184,180 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Liz Richardson-Bentley serves as a Administrative Services Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $184,153.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Poptsis is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $184,087.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Julio Olivas is a Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $184,083.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Irvin Williams serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $184,025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Isaiah Cuahutle holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $183,915.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
Miguel Echauri works as a Hazardous Materials Specialist II for Fire Department. Miguel earned $183,884 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Mateo Jordan serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $183,838.
Fire Dispatcher Specialist/Fire Department
Frank Deporto holds the role of Fire Dispatcher Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $183,546.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Alfredo Sanchez holds the role of Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $183,531.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Ryan Tobin serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $183,438.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Tyler Miller holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $183,323.
Senior Accounting Systems Technician/Fire Department
Rozik Mandani works as a Senior Accounting Systems Technician for Fire Department. Rozik earned $183,316 in 2025.
Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II/Fire Department
Richard Goldstein is a Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $183,300.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Daylan Perry serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $183,066.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Ray Gonzalez serves as a Fire Equipment Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $182,787.
Management Analyst/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Diego Gonzalez serves as a Management Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $182,741.