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
Wesley Vanderkallen works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Wesley earned $316,593 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Eduardo Magana serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $316,546.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jon Van Duinwyk Ii serves as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $316,468.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Shannon Olson holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $316,467.
Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
Jordan Stephens holds the role of Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $316,372.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Hay is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $316,359.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Gary To serves as a Hazardous Materials Specialist II. Their 2025 pay totaled $316,331.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kyle Borg is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $316,293.
Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
Gevorg Akopyan holds the role of Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $316,279.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Logan Newman is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $316,256.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Cesar Siles holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $316,050.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Samuel Turpin works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Samuel earned $316,023 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brandon Dias is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $315,899.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Tad Shimada works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Tad earned $315,854 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Caleb Mcevers works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Caleb earned $315,672 in 2025.
Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Anthony Johnston serves as a Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire. Their 2025 pay totaled $315,618.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Aaron Van Dyck works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Aaron earned $315,426 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Elven Ventura serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $315,305.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Romo works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Christopher earned $315,215 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Mathew Dealy is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $315,170.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jason Young serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $315,128.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Troy Durbin serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $315,101.
Supvg Hazardous Material Specialist/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Mauricio Nunez Florez serves as a Supvg Hazardous Material Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $315,003.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Moses Vargas holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $314,984.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
John Thomas holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $314,934.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Brian Pineau serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $314,876.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kyle Hatanaka holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $314,739.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Derek Moree is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $314,686.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brett Chavez works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Brett earned $314,598 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Matthew Fiori holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $314,585.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jason Lloyd holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $314,555.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Garcia is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $314,401.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Nathan Jax is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $314,390.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel Arellano works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Daniel earned $314,323 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Steven Ramirez is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $314,236.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Day is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $314,145.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Luis Rosas holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $314,102.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Matthew Knight works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Matthew earned $314,067 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Dylan Borbon holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $314,052.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel Sieber works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Daniel earned $313,990 in 2025.