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 Trainee/Fire Department
Ellenor Brandt is a Fire Fighter Trainee at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $36,844.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
Scott Brown is a Fire Fighter Trainee at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $36,833.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Janette Pinetta-Arzu holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,660.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Charli Chavarria holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,409.
Equipment Maintenance Helper/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Kody Hall serves as a Equipment Maintenance Helper. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,239.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Jacob Gragas holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,197.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Serafina King is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $36,004.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Nicolas Chavez serves as a Fire Suppression Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,399.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Brandon Hasse is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $35,275.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Andrew Reyes-Gonzalez serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $35,219.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Jack Kittay holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,165.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Gregory Groves works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Gregory earned $35,012 in 2025.
Student Worker/Fire Department
Howard Tieu is a Student Worker at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $34,977.
Student Worker/Fire Department
Nathalie Espinosa holds the role of Student Worker at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,923.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Frank Musso works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Frank earned $34,029 in 2025.
Student Worker/Fire Department
Celin Gonzalez is a Student Worker at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $33,966.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Kiana Hamada serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,873.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Bennett Moxon works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Bennett earned $33,516 in 2025.
Student Worker/Fire Department
Nancy Nguyen is a Student Worker at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $33,473.
Forestry Assistant/Fire Department
Erika Hernandez holds the role of Forestry Assistant at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,330.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Becher Perez serves as a Fire Suppression Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,261.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Christina Grenke is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $32,894.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Omar Monroy works as a Fire Suppression Aid for Fire Department. Omar earned $32,881 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Joseph Duerr holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,888.
Accounting Technician I/Fire Department
Joaquin Cruz is a Accounting Technician I at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $31,569.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Cassedy Villa is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $31,300.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Tyler Larese is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $31,162.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Jake Douglas is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $31,118.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Jennifer Guillen works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Fire Department. Jennifer earned $31,092 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Roberto Zaragoza works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Roberto earned $30,797 in 2025.
Network Systems Administrator I/Fire Department
Ronald Lee is a Network Systems Administrator I at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $30,711.
Student Professional Worker I/Fire Department
Jackelyn Barragan is a Student Professional Worker I at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $30,585.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Elizabeth Snyder works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Elizabeth earned $30,504 in 2025.
Fire Dispatcher I/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Aaron Tolentino Marin serves as a Fire Dispatcher I. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,236.
Senior Application Developer/Fire Department
Alejandro Garcia-Mora works as a Senior Application Developer for Fire Department. Alejandro earned $30,098 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
George Stephanian works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Fire Department. George earned $30,011 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Jack Taylor holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,810.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Stephen Blaauw works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Stephen earned $29,762 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Samuel Ruda serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,756.
Payroll Clerk II/Fire Department
Pearl Lee holds the role of Payroll Clerk II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,617.