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 Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Jose Carcamo is a Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $68,273.
Fire Dispatcher I/Fire Department
Karen Duran holds the role of Fire Dispatcher I at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,910.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Nicholas Long works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Nicholas earned $67,765 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Katherine Moore serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,466.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Christian Bower holds the role of Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,217.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Dustin Miller is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $66,956.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Diego Ogata holds the role of Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,893.
Senior Secretary III/Fire Department
Irma Jara is a Senior Secretary III at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $66,449.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Arik Wilson works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Arik earned $66,340 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Sydney Brouwer is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $66,289.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Colin Figueroa is a Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $66,084.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Jack Horton holds the role of Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,934.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Madison Feldman serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,592.
Senior Nursing Instructor/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Annette Mason serves as a Senior Nursing Instructor. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,532.
Warehouse Worker I/Fire Department
Augustus Miguel works as a Warehouse Worker I for Fire Department. Augustus earned $65,197 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Gregory Dill holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,055.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Grant Edwards holds the role of Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,022.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Ryan Meichtry is a Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $65,004.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Cohl Lopez holds the role of Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,969.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
James Taylor holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,929.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Anthony Washington is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $64,861.
Procurement Assistant II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Vanessa Sandoval serves as a Procurement Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,796.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jacob Stafford is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $64,421.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Cohen works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. David earned $64,417 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Coy holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,277.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Richard Kithcart holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,795.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Jonahvan Rico holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,774.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Colton Sanders works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Colton earned $63,499 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Matthew Strittmatter is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $63,161.
Fire Dispatcher I/Fire Department
Aubrey Dunbar holds the role of Fire Dispatcher I at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,927.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Raymond Findley holds the role of Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,840.
Call Firefighter, NC/Fire Department
Jacob Smith is a Call Firefighter, NC at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $62,610.
Intermediate Clerk/Fire Department
Amanda Bush works as a Intermediate Clerk for Fire Department. Amanda earned $62,471 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Noah Mitre works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Noah earned $62,259 in 2025.
Fire Dispatcher I/Fire Department
Matthew Roa works as a Fire Dispatcher I for Fire Department. Matthew earned $62,257 in 2025.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Cooper Manno serves as a Fire Suppression Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,234.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Maxwell King is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $62,175.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Adan Diaz De Leon is a Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $62,128.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
David Piedra works as a Fire Suppression Aid for Fire Department. David earned $61,756 in 2025.
Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant I/Fire Department
Pablo Gomez works as a Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant I for Fire Department. Pablo earned $61,484 in 2025.