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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Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Jude Perry holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,531.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Daniel Carlton serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,522.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Matthew Vargas is a Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $24,496.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Garrett Gallagher is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $24,322.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Ninette Cordero works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Fire Department. Ninette earned $24,156 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Jacob Samia is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $23,823.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Amanda Caloia is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $23,816.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Sean Shelby works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Sean earned $23,686 in 2025.
Student Professional Worker I/Fire Department
Madelyn Pineda works as a Student Professional Worker I for Fire Department. Madelyn earned $23,572 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
Oscar Lizarraga is a Fire Fighter Trainee at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $23,547.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Mark Mehrali serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,462.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
John Lynch holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,414.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
Daniel Griffith is a Fire Fighter Trainee at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $23,294.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Samantha Lambour serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,281.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Lukas Pohlman serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,243.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
Jason Correa works as a Fire Fighter Trainee for Fire Department. Jason earned $23,028 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Daphne Neilan serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,969.
Call Firefighter, NC/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Ronald Moore serves as a Call Firefighter, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,928.
Equipment Maintenance Helper/Fire Department
Alejandro Lopez holds the role of Equipment Maintenance Helper at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,875.