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 127
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
Colin Murphy is a Fire Fighter Trainee at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,853.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Abigail Gulbranson serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,837.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Cole Curtis works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Cole earned $7,836 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
Chase Carlson works as a Fire Fighter Trainee for Fire Department. Chase earned $7,817 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
Michael Casey holds the role of Fire Fighter Trainee at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,817.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
Jeremy Devine holds the role of Fire Fighter Trainee at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,817.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Aimee Killey serves as a Fire Fighter Trainee. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,817.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
Matthew Okamoto is a Fire Fighter Trainee at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,817.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Matthew Westfall serves as a Fire Suppression Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,635.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Nathaniel Rucker-Jensen works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Nathaniel earned $7,534 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Michael Archuletta holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,532.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Zachary Fine serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,523.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Olen Campos is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,483.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Kaleb Rodarte works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Kaleb earned $7,466 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Lana Gilligan serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,458.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Julian Perez holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,419.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Cole Allyn works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Cole earned $7,383 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Mark Fahmy works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Mark earned $7,365 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Matthew Brill works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Matthew earned $7,349 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Cindy Ngo works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Cindy earned $7,349 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Gregory Bonann holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,340.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Slate Davis is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,212.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Jackson Bacil is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,208.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Scott Fujiwara is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,140.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Edward Smith Jr is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,135.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Charles Raine is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,071.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Amir Derakhshan holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,027.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Kelsey O'Donnell works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Kelsey earned $6,964 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Thomas Vels works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Thomas earned $6,941 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Thomas Ryan works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Thomas earned $6,916 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Jacob Bradley holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,909.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Alexandra Levy works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Alexandra earned $6,860 in 2025.
Forestry Assistant/Fire Department
Danielle Brookfield works as a Forestry Assistant for Fire Department. Danielle earned $6,845 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Austin Kurke is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $6,827.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
Evan Moon holds the role of Fire Fighter Trainee at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,739.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Amy Reaser serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,652.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Sawyer Ruth works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Sawyer earned $6,649 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Erick Ely serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,633.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Savanna Kim holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,615.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, John Cage serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,542.