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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Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Robert Hillseth works as a Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic for Fire Department. Robert earned $346,606 in 2025.
Section Chief, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Olivier O'Connell serves as a Section Chief, Lifeguard Services, Fire. Their 2025 pay totaled $346,603.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Brian Kight serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $346,598.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Sean Daugherty is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $346,577.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jose Flores works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jose earned $346,550 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Benjamin Sheen Jr holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $346,078.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Behling works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. David earned $346,033 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Martin Buenrostro holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $345,976.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Henry Diaz serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $345,642.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Matthew Morse is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $345,639.
Deputy Forester/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Melissa Valente serves as a Deputy Forester. Their 2025 pay totaled $345,613.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Tyler Ziemann holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $345,463.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Christopher Brown serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $345,442.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Derek Alvizo holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $345,173.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jason Singleton serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $345,054.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jason Rosa is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $344,944.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jordan Browne serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $344,928.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Steven Devore holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $344,856.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kimberly Reyes works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Kimberly earned $344,748 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Lance Kremer holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $344,723.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jeff Garrett Iii serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $344,719.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Joseph De La O serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $344,710.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Troy Huskey Iv is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $344,374.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Stewart Johnson holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $344,206.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Eric Shiroishi serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $344,133.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brett Heimstra works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Brett earned $344,129 in 2025.
Rescue Boat Captain/Fire Department
Tyler Morgan holds the role of Rescue Boat Captain at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $344,043.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Thomas Surber works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Thomas earned $344,021 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Bryan Nelson works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Bryan earned $343,918 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Madvig works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. David earned $343,895 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Keith Johnson holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $343,809.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Benjamin Bennett holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $343,690.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joseph Peinado works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Joseph earned $343,658 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
James Ross Iii works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. James earned $343,631 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Butier holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $343,622.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Sperber holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $343,591.
Assistant Chief, Forestry/Fire Department
Brad Weisshaupt is a Assistant Chief, Forestry at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $343,555.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Brian Nielsen serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $343,409.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Marco Sierra holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $343,400.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jeramy Virgin serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $343,200.