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
Raul Madrid Iii is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $436,277.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Martin Gonzalez holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $436,246.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Adam Vanhaaster is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $436,110.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Michael Keeney serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $435,901.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Shawn Ferrer serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $435,836.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Eric Tucker is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $435,811.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Andrew Ahten is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $435,784.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Raymond Mcgee works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Raymond earned $435,761 in 2025.
Deputy Forester/Fire Department
Lon Anderson is a Deputy Forester at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $435,545.
Battalion Chief/56 Hours//Fire Department
At Fire Department, Norman Queen Iii serves as a Battalion Chief/56 Hours/. Their 2025 pay totaled $435,469.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Michael Langer serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $435,454.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brad Goodfellow is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $435,284.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Ball works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. David earned $435,178 in 2025.
Battalion Chief/56 Hours//Fire Department
Ronald Haralson works as a Battalion Chief/56 Hours/ for Fire Department. Ronald earned $435,119 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel Murray holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $434,786.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Trinidad is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $434,685.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel Kaufmann works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Daniel earned $434,457 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jeremy Frye serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $434,276.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Bradley Gharring serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $434,205.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel Trumble is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $433,807.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Aaron Cass serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $433,780.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Anthony Chairez serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $433,609.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jason Pike is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $433,563.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Aaron Morris works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Aaron earned $433,517 in 2025.