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 Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Eduardo Osorio is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $374,952.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jameson Burmeister works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jameson earned $374,789 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Aaron Pauls serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $374,652.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Justin Miali holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $374,556.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Benjamin Ramirez Jr works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Benjamin earned $374,544 in 2025.
Section Chief, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
Daniel Murphy works as a Section Chief, Lifeguard Services, Fire for Fire Department. Daniel earned $374,525 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jon Ferguson serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $374,519.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Todd Smith serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $374,371.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joseph Galbreath Jr. works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Joseph earned $374,327 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Travis Berenbach holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $374,311.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Casey Leoffler is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $374,219.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Richard Pfeiffer Jr is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $374,123.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kevin Ruger is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $374,111.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Stephen Guerrero works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Stephen earned $373,876 in 2025.
Rescue Boat Captain/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Gavin Calder serves as a Rescue Boat Captain. Their 2025 pay totaled $373,756.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Travis Calka holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $373,721.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jason Gibboney works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jason earned $373,701 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Douglas Fascenelli holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $373,580.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, George Navarro Jr. serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $373,551.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jesse Clemons serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $373,543.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jason Unzueta is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $373,483.
Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
At Fire Department, John Zimpelman serves as a Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire. Their 2025 pay totaled $373,340.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Charles Gail Ii serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $373,271.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jonathan Torres holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $373,261.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Kawasaki works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. David earned $373,234 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
William Gilles Iii is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $373,169.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Mack holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $373,109.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Justin Yang is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $372,947.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Anderson is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $372,549.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Billy Applegate is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $372,457.
Chief, Helicopter Maintenance/Fire Department
Dennis Blumenthal works as a Chief, Helicopter Maintenance for Fire Department. Dennis earned $372,314 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jamie Gabriel serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $372,108.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Patrick Breen works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Patrick earned $372,081 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Armando Arellano is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $372,053.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Matthew Mihlhauser holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $372,005.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jason Biniasz holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $371,893.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Grant Vathanadireg is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $371,760.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
James Fernandez works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. James earned $371,677 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Aaron Rose holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $371,630.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Matthew Herzberg is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $371,616.