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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Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
Jiayang Hu works as a Hazardous Materials Specialist II for Fire Department. Jiayang earned $182,610 in 2025.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Maria Lincoln serves as a Fire Dispatcher II. Their 2025 pay totaled $182,580.
Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II/Fire Department
Alvaro Habet is a Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $182,522.
Supervisor's Deputy II, Unclassified/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Herlinda Chico serves as a Supervisor's Deputy II, Unclassified. Their 2025 pay totaled $182,497.
Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Marion Jaikowski serves as a Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $182,412.
Electro-Mechanic/Fire Department
Kenneth Tolbert works as a Electro-Mechanic for Fire Department. Kenneth earned $182,241 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Enrique Pizano is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $182,233.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Steven Kumashiro works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Steven earned $182,210 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Zachary Weber is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $182,191.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Joseph Samprone is a Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $182,115.
Supvg Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Robert Diaz serves as a Supvg Fire Dispatcher. Their 2025 pay totaled $182,051.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jesse Mejia serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $182,044.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brandon Edge holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $182,030.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Heidi Hoslet holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $181,824.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Sarah Crist serves as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $181,774.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
Benson Low works as a Hazardous Materials Specialist II for Fire Department. Benson earned $181,722 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Thomas Oates is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $181,700.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Anthony Cordola works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Anthony earned $181,665 in 2025.
Forestry Assistant/Fire Department
Devyn Yuhashi works as a Forestry Assistant for Fire Department. Devyn earned $181,652 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Teofilo Zosa serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $181,648.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Gabriel Peralta holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $181,516.
Senior Management Secretary III/Fire Department
Madeline Rodriguez holds the role of Senior Management Secretary III at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $181,500.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Juan Rico holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $181,421.
Forestry Assistant/Fire Department
Sean Haynes works as a Forestry Assistant for Fire Department. Sean earned $181,406 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Elmer Hernandez serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $181,275.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Samuel Maclennan serves as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $181,216.
Automotive Equipment Coordinator/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Nicholas Small serves as a Automotive Equipment Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $181,193.
Supply Officer II/Fire Department
Armando Gonzalez works as a Supply Officer II for Fire Department. Armando earned $181,174 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
James Robles holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $180,874.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Dean Bennett works as a Fire Dispatcher II for Fire Department. Dean earned $180,868 in 2025.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Juan Rivera is a Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $180,857.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Eric Agliozzo holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $180,518.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Blake Wells holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $180,481.
Supvg Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
Christian Chavez holds the role of Supvg Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $180,366.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Haley is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $180,190.
Management Secretary III/Fire Department
Angel Alexander-Walton holds the role of Management Secretary III at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $180,088.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Bruno Tapia is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $180,076.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Alexander Hernandez holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $179,864.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jeff Powell works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jeff earned $179,685 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Pablo Lopez Jr serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $179,658.