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 124
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Nilacala Ward is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $12,649.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Daniel Arnold holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,642.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Randall Fenderson holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,588.
Refrigeration Mechanic, NC/Fire Department
Charles Goodman works as a Refrigeration Mechanic, NC for Fire Department. Charles earned $12,490 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Samuel Leone holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,470.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
David Breen works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. David earned $12,422 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
Eric Luevano holds the role of Fire Fighter Trainee at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,407.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Katelyn Nimsky works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Katelyn earned $12,293 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Nestor Dordoni serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,262.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Daine Lira serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,247.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Francesca Sabin serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,220.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Noah Hawkes serves as a Fire Fighter Trainee. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,134.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Brandon Tapia serves as a Fire Fighter Trainee. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,132.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
Maria Ruelas works as a Fire Fighter Trainee for Fire Department. Maria earned $12,117 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Connor O'Sullivan works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Connor earned $12,092 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Cynthia Snyder works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Cynthia earned $12,090 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Thomas Fink works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Thomas earned $12,051 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
Elliot Caballero is a Fire Fighter Trainee at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $12,035.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Tafton Thompson works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Tafton earned $11,977 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Nicola Manzella works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Nicola earned $11,872 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Kalani Nelson is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $11,762.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Merrit Eaton works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Merrit earned $11,740 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Enrique Pena serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,647.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Brock Wilson holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,576.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Jasmine Margetts works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Jasmine earned $11,435 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
Lizette Gonzalez works as a Fire Fighter Trainee for Fire Department. Lizette earned $11,407 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
Charles Joseph Keossaian is a Fire Fighter Trainee at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $11,388.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Alexander Morales serves as a Fire Fighter Trainee. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,388.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Eric Brust is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $11,338.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Toben Fujikake works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Toben earned $11,333 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
Kyle Balderston works as a Fire Fighter Trainee for Fire Department. Kyle earned $11,317 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Ann Romesser-Flink serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,263.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Damian Rho serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,163.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Maximiliano Alvarado is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $10,989.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
Kameryn Ware is a Fire Fighter Trainee at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $10,962.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Alli Hopkins works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Alli earned $10,831 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Jennifer Noonan holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,811.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Yaneli Calderon holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,805.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Mona Stone is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $10,773.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
Joshua Mccary holds the role of Fire Fighter Trainee at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,765.