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 Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Desouza is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $378,501.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Zachary Kling serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $378,415.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jose Cortes holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $378,134.
Chief,Health Hazardous Materials, Fire/Fire Department
Mario Tresierras is a Chief,Health Hazardous Materials, Fire at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $378,054.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brian Barton holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $378,001.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, John Tucker serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $377,902.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Anthony Hinojos-Lopez holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $377,900.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Steven Perkins holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $377,832.
Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
Remy Smith works as a Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire for Fire Department. Remy earned $377,794 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Abel Soto serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $377,678.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Matthew Siddall holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $377,633.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Philip Jesu is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $377,623.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brian Noss works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Brian earned $377,533 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Adam Lutski is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $377,521.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Corey Westrup holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $377,519.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Brendon Peart serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $377,455.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Taylor Child works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Taylor earned $377,361 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Justin Kalnas serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $377,289.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Anthony De Lucia serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $377,178.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Kevin Wheatley serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $377,095.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Dallas Drown holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $377,088.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Derek Scannell works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Derek earned $377,077 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Victor Franco is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $376,963.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Thomas Cavanaugh is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $376,934.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Nathaniel Solorio works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Nathaniel earned $376,868 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
William Coffman works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. William earned $376,818 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, John Perrine serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $376,814.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Mishel Harteni works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Mishel earned $376,556 in 2025.
Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
Colby Trivette works as a Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire for Fire Department. Colby earned $376,550 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel Gorelick works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Daniel earned $376,523 in 2025.
Battalion Chief/56 Hours//Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jason Robertson serves as a Battalion Chief/56 Hours/. Their 2025 pay totaled $376,481.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Sean Arbuckle holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $376,325.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Justin Harper holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $376,277.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Chris Baier serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $376,129.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joe Ortiz is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $376,109.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ryan Little holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $375,911.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel Zimmerman works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Daniel earned $375,849 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Rory Heiman serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $375,596.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Douglas Fisch is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $375,384.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joshua May is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $375,248.