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 116
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
John Taschner holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,748.
Senior Operating Systems Analyst/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Thanh Phan serves as a Senior Operating Systems Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,572.
Call Firefighter, NC/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Cody Neva serves as a Call Firefighter, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,306.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Arden Beer holds the role of Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,770.
Medium Truck Driver/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Greg Gonzales serves as a Medium Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,748.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Spencer Gilbert is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $38,574.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Henry Anthony is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $38,452.
Student Worker/Fire Department
Dylan Barroso works as a Student Worker for Fire Department. Dylan earned $38,449 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
George Hale Iii works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. George earned $38,202 in 2025.
Forestry Assistant/Fire Department
David Landis works as a Forestry Assistant for Fire Department. David earned $38,145 in 2025.
Student Worker/Fire Department
Matthew Andonians is a Student Worker at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $37,999.
Plumber, NC/Fire Department
Guillermo Carrillo works as a Plumber, NC for Fire Department. Guillermo earned $37,852 in 2025.
Fire Dispatcher I/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Myka Drake serves as a Fire Dispatcher I. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,627.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Mendoza is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $37,582.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
John Villa is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $37,522.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Brenda Wright serves as a Hazardous Materials Specialist II. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,257.
Student Worker/Fire Department
Kaitlyn Aldana works as a Student Worker for Fire Department. Kaitlyn earned $37,132 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Michael Ruiz serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $36,881.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
Ellenor Brandt is a Fire Fighter Trainee at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $36,844.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
Scott Brown is a Fire Fighter Trainee at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $36,833.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Janette Pinetta-Arzu holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,660.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Charli Chavarria holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,409.
Equipment Maintenance Helper/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Kody Hall serves as a Equipment Maintenance Helper. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,239.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Jacob Gragas holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,197.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Serafina King is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $36,004.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Nicolas Chavez serves as a Fire Suppression Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,399.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Brandon Hasse is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $35,275.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Andrew Reyes-Gonzalez serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $35,219.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Jack Kittay holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,165.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Gregory Groves works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Gregory earned $35,012 in 2025.
Student Worker/Fire Department
Howard Tieu is a Student Worker at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $34,977.
Student Worker/Fire Department
Nathalie Espinosa holds the role of Student Worker at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,923.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Frank Musso works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Frank earned $34,029 in 2025.
Student Worker/Fire Department
Celin Gonzalez is a Student Worker at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $33,966.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Kiana Hamada serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,873.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Bennett Moxon works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Bennett earned $33,516 in 2025.
Student Worker/Fire Department
Nancy Nguyen is a Student Worker at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $33,473.
Forestry Assistant/Fire Department
Erika Hernandez holds the role of Forestry Assistant at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,330.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Becher Perez serves as a Fire Suppression Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,261.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Christina Grenke is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $32,894.