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 12
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brad Goodfellow is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $435,284.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Ball works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. David earned $435,178 in 2025.
Battalion Chief/56 Hours//Fire Department
Ronald Haralson works as a Battalion Chief/56 Hours/ for Fire Department. Ronald earned $435,119 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel Murray holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $434,786.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Trinidad is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $434,685.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel Kaufmann works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Daniel earned $434,457 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jeremy Frye serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $434,276.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Bradley Gharring serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $434,205.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel Trumble is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $433,807.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Aaron Cass serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $433,780.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Anthony Chairez serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $433,609.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jason Pike is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $433,563.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Aaron Morris works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Aaron earned $433,517 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Scott Elliott holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $433,301.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Gary Balderston serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $433,205.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jeffrey Kimura serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $433,123.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Frank Garst serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $433,042.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Sean O'Connor is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $432,992.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Eric Barnett holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $432,760.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Gilbert Barela Iii serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $432,724.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jason Cameron works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jason earned $432,176 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joshua Zavala is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $432,029.
Assistant Chief, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Adam Uehara serves as a Assistant Chief, Lifeguard Services, Fire. Their 2025 pay totaled $431,982.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Richard Jimenez Jr. holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $431,423.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Robert Reinhold holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $431,100.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Ryan Piper serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $430,883.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Frank Maggiore Iii serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $430,705.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Pradin Jr holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $430,458.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joshua Diaz is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $430,255.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Nellans holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $430,226.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Chad Sullivan holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $430,173.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Russell Arcebido serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $430,081.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Lawrence Muno holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $429,871.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jason Centeno serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $429,621.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
William Thomas works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. William earned $429,397 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Malcolm Dicks serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $429,297.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel Hathaway works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Daniel earned $429,128 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brian Stevens is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $429,058.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Saldana works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Michael earned $429,024 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Kevin Rice serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $429,003.