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 109
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Dakota Baker is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $95,375.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Ian Ritter serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,052.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Fernando Felix is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $94,946.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Elaine Chang is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $94,705.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Edward Escobedo holds the role of Senior Typist-Clerk at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,670.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Ken Fadem serves as a Fire Suppression Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,370.
Senior Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Aron Smith is a Senior Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $94,204.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Karen Escobar works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Fire Department. Karen earned $94,161 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Tobias Jensen works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Tobias earned $94,107 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Patrick Watson works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Patrick earned $94,066 in 2025.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Oddyssey Garcia is a Senior Typist-Clerk at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $93,856.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Shayne Jensen holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,822.
Senior Information Technology Aide/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Benhanan Lee serves as a Senior Information Technology Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,641.
Intermediate Clerk/Fire Department
Jatyrie Richardson works as a Intermediate Clerk for Fire Department. Jatyrie earned $93,638 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Kristal Lavin works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Fire Department. Kristal earned $93,546 in 2025.
Staff Assistant I/Fire Department
Nicole Mendez works as a Staff Assistant I for Fire Department. Nicole earned $93,476 in 2025.
Equipment Maintenance Worker/Fire Department
Jose Martinez is a Equipment Maintenance Worker at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $93,340.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joseph Napoli works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Joseph earned $93,299 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Parker Bennis holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,225.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Richard Rodriguez serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,170.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Jennifer Dana works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Fire Department. Jennifer earned $93,151 in 2025.
Intermediate Clerk/Fire Department
Ricardo Sandoval holds the role of Intermediate Clerk at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,477.
Warehouse Worker I/Fire Department
Jeremy Maldonado is a Warehouse Worker I at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $92,226.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Francisco Meza works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Francisco earned $92,109 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
William Johnston holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,547.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Kieran Roberts is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $91,441.
Fire Dispatcher I/Fire Department
Anthony Martinez holds the role of Fire Dispatcher I at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,389.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Pamela Bradley works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Fire Department. Pamela earned $91,340 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Sebastian Juarez works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Sebastian earned $90,964 in 2025.
Departmental Personnel Assistant/Fire Department
Veronica Garcia is a Departmental Personnel Assistant at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $90,768.
Warehouse Worker I/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Armando Jacobo serves as a Warehouse Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,743.
Senior Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Clayton Roadhouse is a Senior Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $90,729.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Tyler Bleiberg is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $90,443.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Braden Mcdonald works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Braden earned $90,403 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Coral Kemp serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,357.
Supvg Hazardous Material Specialist/Fire Department
Kim Clark works as a Supvg Hazardous Material Specialist for Fire Department. Kim earned $90,336 in 2025.
Accounting Technician II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Mariam Harutyunyan serves as a Accounting Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,227.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Owen Yoshimoto holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,140.
Plumber/Fire Department
Jose Fernandez holds the role of Plumber at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,947.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Esabell Acevedo is a Senior Typist-Clerk at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $89,864.