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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Assistant Supervising Payroll Clerk/Fire Department
Hovik Matevosian holds the role of Assistant Supervising Payroll Clerk at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,582.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
John Medina is a Fire Fighter Trainee at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $158,482.
Accountant II/Fire Department
Stacy Lam is a Accountant II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $158,444.
Management Analyst/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Christine Le serves as a Management Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,341.
Senior Secretary III/Fire Department
Elizabeth Camacho is a Senior Secretary III at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $158,270.
Equipment Maintenance Worker/Fire Department
Luilly Dixon works as a Equipment Maintenance Worker for Fire Department. Luilly earned $157,836 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Patrick Shaw holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,835.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Casey Chattle holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,823.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Fabio Castillo works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Fabio earned $157,699 in 2025.
Senior Cook/Fire Department
Michael Mendoza works as a Senior Cook for Fire Department. Michael earned $157,665 in 2025.
Supvg Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
Melanie Flores works as a Supvg Fire Dispatcher for Fire Department. Melanie earned $157,492 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Justin Orellana is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,427.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Gregory Yotsov is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,375.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Eric-Jean Basle is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,354.
Head Departmental Personnel Technician/Fire Department
Lisa Ton works as a Head Departmental Personnel Technician for Fire Department. Lisa earned $157,306 in 2025.
Management Analyst/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Vinrose Napoles serves as a Management Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,303.
Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Eric Howell serves as a Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,046.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Joseph Wright works as a Fire Dispatcher II for Fire Department. Joseph earned $157,016 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Eric Richens holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,824.
Departmental Civil Service Representative/Fire Department
Kia Glymph is a Departmental Civil Service Representative at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $156,747.
Management Analyst/Fire Department
Vanessa Lozano is a Management Analyst at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $156,736.
Management Analyst/Fire Department
Cindy Delgado holds the role of Management Analyst at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,670.
Management Analyst/Fire Department
Michelle Herrera-Gomez holds the role of Management Analyst at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,488.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
David Mahaffey is a Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $156,374.
Management Analyst/Fire Department
Emilia Rocha works as a Management Analyst for Fire Department. Emilia earned $156,264 in 2025.
Hazardous Materials Specialist I/Fire Department
Silas Calizon holds the role of Hazardous Materials Specialist I at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,231.
Accountant III/Fire Department
Hyacinth Memeh holds the role of Accountant III at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,231.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Gerson Apaez serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $156,189.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Paula De La Cruz holds the role of Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,122.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Kytana Perez works as a Fire Dispatcher II for Fire Department. Kytana earned $156,111 in 2025.
Departmental Civil Service Representative/Fire Department
Andrea Chavez works as a Departmental Civil Service Representative for Fire Department. Andrea earned $155,862 in 2025.
Hazardous Materials Specialist I/Fire Department
Jason Rowsey is a Hazardous Materials Specialist I at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,804.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Richard Rios is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,487.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jack Frye is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,375.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kyle Fatone is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,224.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Justin Flores is a Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,163.
Supervising Payroll Clerk II/Fire Department
Mai Du works as a Supervising Payroll Clerk II for Fire Department. Mai earned $155,038 in 2025.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Alex Gama serves as a Fire Suppression Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,892.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Guillermo Madrigal Jr is a Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $154,821.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brandon Walsh works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Brandon earned $154,820 in 2025.