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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 105
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Cole Ramseyer works as a Fire Suppression Aid for Fire Department. Cole earned $112,946 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Graciela Mestas serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,700.
Secretary III/Fire Department
Rigoberto Martinez works as a Secretary III for Fire Department. Rigoberto earned $112,693 in 2025.
General Maintenance Worker/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Juan Rosas Hernandez serves as a General Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,613.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Jodie Hurd holds the role of Senior Typist-Clerk at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,575.
Medium Truck Driver/Fire Department
Ernesto Garcia holds the role of Medium Truck Driver at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,552.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Kimberly Vande Brake holds the role of Senior Typist-Clerk at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,508.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Narine Sahakyan holds the role of Senior Typist-Clerk at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,454.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Blake Adams works as a Fire Suppression Aid for Fire Department. Blake earned $112,437 in 2025.
Printer II/Fire Department
Humberto Gomez-Macias works as a Printer II for Fire Department. Humberto earned $112,314 in 2025.
Account Clerk II/Fire Department
Melody Wang works as a Account Clerk II for Fire Department. Melody earned $112,252 in 2025.
Procurement Assistant I/Fire Department
Dolores Acevedo works as a Procurement Assistant I for Fire Department. Dolores earned $112,197 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Nicholas Amstutz is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $112,178.
Departmental Personnel Assistant/Fire Department
Monica Vega works as a Departmental Personnel Assistant for Fire Department. Monica earned $111,864 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Devon Lawrence works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Devon earned $111,861 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Daniel Lazar holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,654.
Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant I/Fire Department
Eric Carrera works as a Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant I for Fire Department. Eric earned $111,350 in 2025.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Liam Walsh serves as a Fire Suppression Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,246.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Fernanda Martinez is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $111,207.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Brian Clifford works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. Brian earned $111,166 in 2025.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Stacey Medrano serves as a Senior Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,060.
Equipment Maintenance Worker/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jimmy Tarango serves as a Equipment Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,853.
Procurement Assistant I/Fire Department
Melissa Ebanks is a Procurement Assistant I at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $110,839.
Secretary III/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Elizabeth Ruiz serves as a Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,632.
Accounting Technician II/Fire Department
Christopher Kerrigan works as a Accounting Technician II for Fire Department. Christopher earned $110,516 in 2025.
Account Clerk II/Fire Department
Lan Tran works as a Account Clerk II for Fire Department. Lan earned $110,455 in 2025.
Account Clerk II/Fire Department
Syeshia Simon is a Account Clerk II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $110,443.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Jason Li holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,437.
Secretary III/Fire Department
Jessica Chavez works as a Secretary III for Fire Department. Jessica earned $110,411 in 2025.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Lisa Perez holds the role of Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,326.
Supervisor's Deputy I, Unclassified/Fire Department
Lisa Brewer is a Supervisor's Deputy I, Unclassified at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $110,137.
Medium Truck Driver/Fire Department
Terry Brown is a Medium Truck Driver at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $110,129.
Assistant Cook/Fire Department
Daryl Jaramillo works as a Assistant Cook for Fire Department. Daryl earned $110,092 in 2025.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Stephan Tso is a Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $110,088.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Karina Melo holds the role of Senior Typist-Clerk at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,019.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Amanda Palozzi serves as a Fire Dispatcher II. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,904.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Damaris Barajas serves as a Senior Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,838.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Michael Fernandez Jr. holds the role of Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,836.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Jennifer Rodriguez holds the role of Senior Typist-Clerk at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,783.
Secretary III/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Maria Molina serves as a Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,653.