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
Jayd Swendseid holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $456,183.
Battalion Chief/56 Hours//Fire Department
Terry Millsaps works as a Battalion Chief/56 Hours/ for Fire Department. Terry earned $456,181 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Victor Leal holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $456,081.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Bryan Noyes serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $456,045.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Brian Tobar serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $455,902.
Section Chief, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Kenichi Ballew-Haskett serves as a Section Chief, Lifeguard Services, Fire. Their 2025 pay totaled $455,875.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Rolando Meza works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Rolando earned $455,618 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Mark Metcalf serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $455,155.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Bennie Sims Jr. is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $454,874.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ryan Watson is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $454,867.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Brian Rafieoulnejad serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $454,808.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jonathan Sudduth is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $454,585.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Erin Regan holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $454,516.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel Arreola holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $454,317.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Chell is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $454,226.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Charles Brigance holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $454,216.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jeffrey Rich holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $453,166.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Carlos Hernandez works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Carlos earned $453,144 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Chad Brown serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $452,869.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Craig Hirabayashi holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $452,698.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brett Davis holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $452,349.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Alfredo Ruiz Jr holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $452,310.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Curtis Stohr works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Curtis earned $452,299 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Albert Periquet is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $451,948.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brayden Turnbull holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $451,652.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joshua Bouck is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $451,245.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jesse Diaz works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jesse earned $450,626 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Marc Scott is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $450,589.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Cullen holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $450,341.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Aaron Salmon is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $450,092.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Peter Brignoni serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $450,081.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Drunasky holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $450,019.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Steven Hernandez serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $449,405.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Arthur Monroe Iii works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Arthur earned $448,465 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Neal Eggers is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $448,418.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Caleb Willis works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Caleb earned $447,985 in 2025.
Rescue Boat Captain/Fire Department
Dustin Wiggins is a Rescue Boat Captain at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $447,754.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Raul Macias serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $447,685.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joshua Nessa works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Joshua earned $447,606 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Bryan Del Aguila serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $447,270.