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 113
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Cohen works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. David earned $64,417 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Coy holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,277.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Richard Kithcart holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,795.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Jonahvan Rico holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,774.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Colton Sanders works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Colton earned $63,499 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Matthew Strittmatter is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $63,161.
Fire Dispatcher I/Fire Department
Aubrey Dunbar holds the role of Fire Dispatcher I at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,927.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Raymond Findley holds the role of Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,840.
Call Firefighter, NC/Fire Department
Jacob Smith is a Call Firefighter, NC at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $62,610.
Intermediate Clerk/Fire Department
Amanda Bush works as a Intermediate Clerk for Fire Department. Amanda earned $62,471 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Noah Mitre works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Noah earned $62,259 in 2025.
Fire Dispatcher I/Fire Department
Matthew Roa works as a Fire Dispatcher I for Fire Department. Matthew earned $62,257 in 2025.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Cooper Manno serves as a Fire Suppression Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,234.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Maxwell King is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $62,175.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Adan Diaz De Leon is a Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $62,128.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
David Piedra works as a Fire Suppression Aid for Fire Department. David earned $61,756 in 2025.
Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant I/Fire Department
Pablo Gomez works as a Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant I for Fire Department. Pablo earned $61,484 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Brian Alex serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $61,218.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Gavin Lueck is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $60,416.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Carter Williams is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $60,415.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Nicholas Adamson works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Nicholas earned $60,154 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Maximus Oberto is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $60,097.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Alexander Cartwright holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,988.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Cooper Sutherland is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $59,893.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Alexander Marbach serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $59,750.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Thamsanqa Sithole is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $59,694.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Adam Kijak works as a Fire Suppression Aid for Fire Department. Adam earned $59,623 in 2025.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Roman Duarte serves as a Fire Suppression Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,365.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Isabella Mouzakis serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $59,337.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
John Fletcher works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. John earned $59,332 in 2025.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Caleb Agnor works as a Fire Suppression Aid for Fire Department. Caleb earned $59,282 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Landen Lowell serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $59,167.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Andrew Neal is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $59,105.
Heavy Truck Driver/Fire Department
At Fire Department, David Miscioni serves as a Heavy Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,081.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Matthew Vela serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $58,981.
Medium Truck Driver/Fire Department
Andrew Perez holds the role of Medium Truck Driver at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,972.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brecon Welton holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,968.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Christopher Ngoon serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,823.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Andre Budilo serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $58,677.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Jack Peterson holds the role of Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,294.