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 Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
John Smolin holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,448.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Matthew Tomlinson serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,368.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Yolanda Cruz is a Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $73,251.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Luke Cruz is a Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $73,032.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Nicholas Johnson holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,018.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Samuel Montoya works as a Fire Suppression Aid for Fire Department. Samuel earned $72,330 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Cheryl Callegari works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Fire Department. Cheryl earned $72,273 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Scott Garinger serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,179.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Fire Department
Jose Gonzalez is a Geographic Information Systems Technician II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $72,158.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Lashondra Williams works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Fire Department. Lashondra earned $72,115 in 2025.
Payroll Clerk II/Fire Department
Pauline Tran works as a Payroll Clerk II for Fire Department. Pauline earned $71,795 in 2025.
Fire Dispatcher I/Fire Department
Daniel Zendejas holds the role of Fire Dispatcher I at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,655.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Jesse Alvarado holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,469.
Warehouse Worker I/Fire Department
Humberto Medina is a Warehouse Worker I at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $71,411.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Nicolaides is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $70,811.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Rafael Tapia is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $70,112.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Phillip Working serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $70,111.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jared Sayers serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,044.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Drew Reyes works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Drew earned $69,860 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Ethan Chalk is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $69,748.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Kent Morris serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,519.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
David Martinez is a Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $69,435.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Erik Matheson holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,426.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Christopher Aviles holds the role of Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,340.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Koa Nakkim is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $69,293.
Senior Helicopter Mechanic/Fire Department
At Fire Department, James Ring serves as a Senior Helicopter Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,032.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Tyse Teague is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $69,017.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Lenny Cordero works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Lenny earned $68,980 in 2025.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Christopher Duran works as a Fire Suppression Aid for Fire Department. Christopher earned $68,670 in 2025.