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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General Maintenance Worker/Fire Department
Lion Bennett works as a General Maintenance Worker for Fire Department. Lion earned $123,228 in 2025.
Staff Assistant I/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Katherine Gomez serves as a Staff Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,183.
Warehouse Worker II/Fire Department
Phil Chia is a Warehouse Worker II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,153.
Forestry Assistant/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Katherine Williams serves as a Forestry Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,119.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Daniel Ramos Ruiz holds the role of Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,082.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Reece Halter is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,015.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Seth Klingsporn is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $122,942.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
Brittany Remo works as a Hazardous Materials Specialist II for Fire Department. Brittany earned $122,866 in 2025.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Reymond Perez holds the role of Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,840.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Daniel Aguilar holds the role of Senior Typist-Clerk at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,759.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Chad Petuoglu is a Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $122,718.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Victoria Fonseca serves as a Fire Dispatcher II. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,701.
Senior Secretary III/Fire Department
Sarina Campos holds the role of Senior Secretary III at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,665.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Le holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,663.
Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant I/Fire Department
Hayg Terzian holds the role of Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant I at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,625.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Isabel Schrama serves as a Fire Dispatcher II. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,497.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Tuffer Marsolek holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,451.
Information Technology Aide/Fire Department
Nancy Bolt holds the role of Information Technology Aide at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,250.
Medium Truck Driver/Fire Department
At Fire Department, David Lyday serves as a Medium Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,181.
Carpenter, NC/Fire Department
Robert Copes holds the role of Carpenter, NC at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,170.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Shaun Tenan-Snow works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. Shaun earned $122,066 in 2025.
Staff Assistant I/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Paola Ramirez serves as a Staff Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,992.
Assistant Supervising Payroll Clerk/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jocelyn Rebudal serves as a Assistant Supervising Payroll Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,978.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
John Van Diepen V works as a Fire Suppression Aid for Fire Department. John earned $121,686 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Todd Caldwell works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Todd earned $121,672 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jay Strine holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,452.
Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant/Fire Department
Naomi Aguilar Pacheco works as a Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant for Fire Department. Naomi earned $121,305 in 2025.
Secretary III/Fire Department
Anna Kerechuk is a Secretary III at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $121,261.
Payroll Clerk I/Fire Department
Edwin Arafiles works as a Payroll Clerk I for Fire Department. Edwin earned $121,064 in 2025.
Secretary III/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Brenda Barroso serves as a Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,020.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Antonio Cano works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Antonio earned $120,966 in 2025.
Procurement Assistant I/Fire Department
Andrew Navarro works as a Procurement Assistant I for Fire Department. Andrew earned $120,937 in 2025.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Christopher Gregg works as a Fire Suppression Aid for Fire Department. Christopher earned $120,846 in 2025.