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Fire Department

Source file: Los Angeles County — Employee Salaries (Auditor-Controller) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$1.3B
Employees
5,432
Median total
$226,568
Highest record
$856,800

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$105,860 (46%)
  • Overtime$53,920 (23%)
  • Other$8,788 (4%)
  • Benefits$61,604 (27%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$14,622
$120,846
$226,568
$333,426
$418,527

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).

Largest job titles

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)
1,403 · $245,100
Fire Captain (56 Hour)
749 · $401,921
Ocean Lifeguard
611 · $10,112
Fire Suppression Aid
181 · $117,766

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

Employees

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Kevin Tinajero

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$329,419
Base pay
$126,599
Overtime
$119,287
Other pay
$6,439
Benefits
$77,094
Total compensation
$329,419

Kevin Tinajero is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $329,419.

Tylor Cavallo

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$329,369
Base pay
$154,215
Overtime
$89,957
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$83,447
Total compensation
$329,369

Tylor Cavallo is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $329,369.

Francesco Luna

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$329,129
Base pay
$144,211
Overtime
$100,162
Other pay
$6,624
Benefits
$78,132
Total compensation
$329,129

Francesco Luna holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $329,129.

Patrick Cook

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$329,034
Base pay
$152,718
Overtime
$57,833
Other pay
$16,169
Benefits
$102,314
Total compensation
$329,034

At Fire Department, Patrick Cook serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $329,034.

Darren Mack

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,878
Base pay
$137,062
Overtime
$109,428
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$80,638
Total compensation
$328,878

Darren Mack holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $328,878.

Evan Dobias

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,821
Base pay
$158,509
Overtime
$68,343
Other pay
$2,150
Benefits
$99,819
Total compensation
$328,821

Evan Dobias works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Evan earned $328,821 in 2025.

Sean Venable

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,667
Base pay
$159,557
Overtime
$66,450
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$100,910
Total compensation
$328,667

At Fire Department, Sean Venable serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $328,667.

Cody O'Malley

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,590
Base pay
$154,215
Overtime
$90,437
Other pay
$2,764
Benefits
$81,174
Total compensation
$328,590

At Fire Department, Cody O'Malley serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $328,590.

Amanuel Gebresilasie

Supvg Hazardous Material Specialist/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,582
Base pay
$157,027
Overtime
$63,936
Other pay
$25,415
Benefits
$82,204
Total compensation
$328,582

Amanuel Gebresilasie is a Supvg Hazardous Material Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $328,582.

Michael Rucker

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,574
Base pay
$149,926
Overtime
$91,721
Other pay
$2,149
Benefits
$84,778
Total compensation
$328,574

Michael Rucker is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $328,574.

Edward Martinez

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,572
Base pay
$156,579
Overtime
$70,016
Other pay
$2,950
Benefits
$99,027
Total compensation
$328,572

Edward Martinez is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $328,572.

Ernest Hernandez Iii

Supvg Hazardous Material Specialist/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,497
Base pay
$157,027
Overtime
$75,680
Other pay
$20,619
Benefits
$75,171
Total compensation
$328,497

At Fire Department, Ernest Hernandez Iii serves as a Supvg Hazardous Material Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $328,497.

Dewayne Patmon

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,429
Base pay
$147,976
Overtime
$92,291
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$86,412
Total compensation
$328,429

Dewayne Patmon holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $328,429.

David Cartlidge

Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,235
Base pay
$162,483
Overtime
$65,602
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$98,400
Total compensation
$328,235

At Fire Department, David Cartlidge serves as a Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire. Their 2025 pay totaled $328,235.

Dustin De Angelis

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,181
Base pay
$132,785
Overtime
$113,971
Other pay
$2,150
Benefits
$79,275
Total compensation
$328,181

Dustin De Angelis works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Dustin earned $328,181 in 2025.

Brodie Watts

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,164
Base pay
$126,599
Overtime
$125,476
Other pay
$4,632
Benefits
$71,457
Total compensation
$328,164

Brodie Watts is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $328,164.

Eric Moreno

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,127
Base pay
$126,195
Overtime
$122,194
Other pay
$1,751
Benefits
$77,987
Total compensation
$328,127

Eric Moreno holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $328,127.

Jason Olivieri

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,094
Base pay
$152,718
Overtime
$80,753
Other pay
$1,749
Benefits
$92,874
Total compensation
$328,094

At Fire Department, Jason Olivieri serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $328,094.

Zachary Steele

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,051
Base pay
$150,295
Overtime
$89,818
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$86,188
Total compensation
$328,051

Zachary Steele holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $328,051.

Brandon Hoyt

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,004
Base pay
$143,398
Overtime
$100,297
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$82,559
Total compensation
$328,004

At Fire Department, Brandon Hoyt serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $328,004.

Michael Ricker Iii

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$327,976
Base pay
$152,718
Overtime
$76,164
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$97,344
Total compensation
$327,976

Michael Ricker Iii works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Michael earned $327,976 in 2025.

Arthur Lester Iv

Section Chief, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$327,933
Base pay
$193,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,254
Benefits
$105,770
Total compensation
$327,933

Arthur Lester Iv is a Section Chief, Lifeguard Services, Fire at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $327,933.

Jonathon Ramirez

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$327,904
Base pay
$141,054
Overtime
$102,880
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$82,220
Total compensation
$327,904

Jonathon Ramirez is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $327,904.

Michael Perez

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$327,903
Base pay
$141,761
Overtime
$100,281
Other pay
$1,822
Benefits
$84,039
Total compensation
$327,903

Michael Perez is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $327,903.

Chase Kelley

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$327,901
Base pay
$119,723
Overtime
$130,053
Other pay
$1,749
Benefits
$76,376
Total compensation
$327,901

Chase Kelley holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $327,901.

Jonathan Carnero

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$327,809
Base pay
$152,718
Overtime
$74,153
Other pay
$2,951
Benefits
$97,987
Total compensation
$327,809

Jonathan Carnero works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jonathan earned $327,809 in 2025.

Stephen Jones

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$327,736
Base pay
$109,879
Overtime
$143,867
Other pay
$1,749
Benefits
$72,241
Total compensation
$327,736

Stephen Jones holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $327,736.

Edward Medeiros

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$327,642
Base pay
$135,885
Overtime
$114,454
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$75,553
Total compensation
$327,642

At Fire Department, Edward Medeiros serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $327,642.

Curtis Tillinghast

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$327,622
Base pay
$156,579
Overtime
$81,100
Other pay
$3,551
Benefits
$86,392
Total compensation
$327,622

At Fire Department, Curtis Tillinghast serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $327,622.

Keith Lockwood

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$327,550
Base pay
$154,146
Overtime
$91,871
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$79,783
Total compensation
$327,550

Keith Lockwood works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Keith earned $327,550 in 2025.

Adam Levin

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$327,542
Base pay
$152,930
Overtime
$87,922
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$84,940
Total compensation
$327,542

At Fire Department, Adam Levin serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $327,542.

Robert Currier

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$327,509
Base pay
$167,460
Overtime
$30,118
Other pay
$20,023
Benefits
$109,908
Total compensation
$327,509

Robert Currier holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $327,509.

Jerry Hnatiw

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$327,427
Base pay
$134,923
Overtime
$110,264
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$80,490
Total compensation
$327,427

Jerry Hnatiw works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jerry earned $327,427 in 2025.

Joseph Lucier

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$327,422
Base pay
$154,809
Overtime
$50,218
Other pay
$21,059
Benefits
$101,336
Total compensation
$327,422

Joseph Lucier works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Joseph earned $327,422 in 2025.

Daniel Glick

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$327,366
Base pay
$131,820
Overtime
$114,983
Other pay
$1,749
Benefits
$78,814
Total compensation
$327,366

Daniel Glick is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $327,366.

Isaac Meraz

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$327,259
Base pay
$139,014
Overtime
$103,909
Other pay
$2,950
Benefits
$81,386
Total compensation
$327,259

Isaac Meraz is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $327,259.

Freddy Tovar

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$327,242
Base pay
$141,761
Overtime
$102,978
Other pay
$2,950
Benefits
$79,553
Total compensation
$327,242

At Fire Department, Freddy Tovar serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $327,242.

Christopher Boettcher

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$327,224
Base pay
$152,718
Overtime
$87,055
Other pay
$1,749
Benefits
$85,702
Total compensation
$327,224

At Fire Department, Christopher Boettcher serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $327,224.

Daniel Natalizio

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$327,083
Base pay
$152,273
Overtime
$86,334
Other pay
$1,749
Benefits
$86,727
Total compensation
$327,083

Daniel Natalizio holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $327,083.

Victor Correa

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$327,077
Base pay
$180,591
Overtime
$29,882
Other pay
$10,364
Benefits
$106,240
Total compensation
$327,077

Victor Correa is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $327,077.