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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Battalion Chief/56 Hours//Fire Department
James Crawford works as a Battalion Chief/56 Hours/ for Fire Department. James earned $503,660 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Shaun Hemsley works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Shaun earned $503,308 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Elvir Sosa works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Elvir earned $503,273 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Matthew Holtzendorff holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $503,156.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Toepfer is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $503,061.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Donald Holzer works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Donald earned $502,797 in 2025.
Battalion Chief/56 Hours//Fire Department
At Fire Department, Burton Kelsey serves as a Battalion Chief/56 Hours/. Their 2025 pay totaled $502,295.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel Garcia is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $502,240.