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 112
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.
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.