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
Kristopher Lincoln works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Kristopher earned $447,146 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Gillotte works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. David earned $447,055 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Steven Kuch works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Steven earned $446,728 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel Altruz works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Daniel earned $446,688 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Henley works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Michael earned $445,324 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Bret Flowers serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $445,268.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Scott Rudiger holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $444,777.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Reade is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $444,752.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Daniel Wagner serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $444,691.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Freeman is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $444,051.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, David Laub serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $443,768.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joel Entreken works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Joel earned $443,446 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Lenard Guillen Jr serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $443,244.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Erik Nelson works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Erik earned $442,972 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Gustavo Medina is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $442,937.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Roberts works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. David earned $442,464 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christian Reynoso works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Christian earned $442,146 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Les Griffin serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $441,685.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Peter Yaghoobov is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $441,452.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Quintin Humphrey holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $441,399.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Stephen Weston holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $441,119.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
William Hoehne holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $440,983.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Robert Viers works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Robert earned $440,908 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Chad Demartini serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $440,488.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joseph Rodriguez is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $440,396.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joseph Jones Jr is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $439,679.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Roberto Ruiz works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Roberto earned $439,533 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jason Roelling serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $439,410.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
John Tran is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $439,119.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jason Hurd works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jason earned $438,994 in 2025.
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Darren Beaty holds the role of Supvg Fire Fightg Construction Equipment Oper at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $438,918.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Reyes holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $438,910.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Thomas Easton holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $438,282.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Casey Flanders works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Casey earned $437,371 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Michael Guzman Jr. serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $437,274.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Tyler Koester works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Tyler earned $436,939 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jorge Ferree works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jorge earned $436,911 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Armando Ramirez works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Armando earned $436,754 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jeffrey Brinkman holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $436,445.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ralph Pfeiffer works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Ralph earned $436,439 in 2025.