Agency file

Fire Department

Source file: Los Angeles County — Employee Salaries (Auditor-Controller) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $1.3B
Employees: 5,432
Median total: $226,568
Highest record: $856,800

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$547,471+

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.

Average pay composition

Base — $105,860 (46%)
Overtime — $53,920 (23%)
Other — $8,788 (4%)
Benefits — $61,604 (27%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$14,622

$120,846

$226,568

$333,426

$418,527

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).

Largest job titles

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)

1,403 · $245,100

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)

815 · $326,109

Fire Captain (56 Hour)

749 · $401,921

Ocean Lifeguard

611 · $10,112

Fire Suppression Aid

181 · $117,766

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 130

Darby Green

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$4,070

Base pay: $3,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $175
Total compensation: $4,070

Darby Green is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $4,070.

Brody Ballestero

Call Firefighter, NC/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$4,066

Base pay: $3,891
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $175
Total compensation: $4,066

Brody Ballestero holds the role of Call Firefighter, NC at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,066.

Kolby Krystofik

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$4,035

Base pay: $3,861
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1
Benefits: $173
Total compensation: $4,035

Kolby Krystofik holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,035.

Jeffrey Lombardo

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$4,031

Base pay: $3,802
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $56
Benefits: $173
Total compensation: $4,031

Jeffrey Lombardo is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $4,031.

Sean Crane

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$4,030

Base pay: $3,857
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $173
Total compensation: $4,030

Sean Crane is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $4,030.

Ryder Mcdaniel

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$4,029

Base pay: $3,840
Overtime: $15
Other pay: $1
Benefits: $173
Total compensation: $4,029

At Fire Department, Ryder Mcdaniel serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,029.

Hakop Baghumian

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$4,022

Base pay: $3,760
Overtime: $90
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $173
Total compensation: $4,022

Hakop Baghumian holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,022.

Derek Fordham

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$4,010

Base pay: $3,837
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1
Benefits: $172
Total compensation: $4,010

Derek Fordham holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,010.

Justin Terry-Nelson

Call Firefighter, NC/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,991

Base pay: $3,819
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $172
Total compensation: $3,991

Justin Terry-Nelson holds the role of Call Firefighter, NC at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,991.

Lawrence Felix Jr

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,952

Base pay: $3,782
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $170
Total compensation: $3,952

Lawrence Felix Jr works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Lawrence earned $3,952 in 2025.

Richard Beck

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,945

Base pay: $3,775
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $170
Total compensation: $3,945

Richard Beck holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,945.

Nicholas Gilbert

Call Firefighter, NC/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,878

Base pay: $3,711
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $167
Total compensation: $3,878

At Fire Department, Nicholas Gilbert serves as a Call Firefighter, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,878.

Jake Peters

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,878

Base pay: $3,711
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $167
Total compensation: $3,878

Jake Peters works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Jake earned $3,878 in 2025.

Alexa Rond

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,878

Base pay: $3,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $167
Total compensation: $3,878

Alexa Rond works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Alexa earned $3,878 in 2025.

Cortney Muhlbach

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,857

Base pay: $3,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1
Benefits: $783
Total compensation: $3,857

At Fire Department, Cortney Muhlbach serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,857.

John Shafai

Call Firefighter, NC/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,840

Base pay: $3,675
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $165
Total compensation: $3,840

John Shafai works as a Call Firefighter, NC for Fire Department. John earned $3,840 in 2025.

John Hirn

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,816

Base pay: $3,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $164
Total compensation: $3,816

John Hirn holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,816.

Vianne Will

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,770

Base pay: $3,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $162
Total compensation: $3,770

At Fire Department, Vianne Will serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,770.

Russell Delgado

Call Firefighter, NC/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,765

Base pay: $3,603
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $162
Total compensation: $3,765

Russell Delgado is a Call Firefighter, NC at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $3,765.

Stephen Homeyer Jr.

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,738

Base pay: $3,577
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $161
Total compensation: $3,738

At Fire Department, Stephen Homeyer Jr. serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,738.

John Gottschalk

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,735

Base pay: $3,574
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $161
Total compensation: $3,735

John Gottschalk holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,735.

Michael Patton

Call Firefighter, NC/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,727

Base pay: $3,567
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $160
Total compensation: $3,727

At Fire Department, Michael Patton serves as a Call Firefighter, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,727.

Matthew Fischer

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,712

Base pay: $3,552
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $160
Total compensation: $3,712

At Fire Department, Matthew Fischer serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,712.

Tyler Morris

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,614

Base pay: $3,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $155
Total compensation: $3,614

Tyler Morris holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,614.

Robert Schallert

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,589

Base pay: $3,434
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1
Benefits: $154
Total compensation: $3,589

Robert Schallert is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $3,589.

Patrick Buxton

Call Firefighter, NC/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,577

Base pay: $3,423
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $154
Total compensation: $3,577

Patrick Buxton is a Call Firefighter, NC at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $3,577.

Kevin Fink

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,572

Base pay: $3,394
Overtime: $24
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $154
Total compensation: $3,572

Kevin Fink holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,572.

Christian Martinez

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,569

Base pay: $3,416
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $153
Total compensation: $3,569

At Fire Department, Christian Martinez serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,569.

Evan Fleming

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,559

Base pay: $3,406
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $153
Total compensation: $3,559

At Fire Department, Evan Fleming serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,559.

Jeffrey Zane

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,550

Base pay: $3,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $153
Total compensation: $3,550

At Fire Department, Jeffrey Zane serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,550.

Ethan Peak

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,547

Base pay: $3,394
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $153
Total compensation: $3,547

Ethan Peak is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $3,547.

Brandon Leon

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,511

Base pay: $3,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $151
Total compensation: $3,511

Brandon Leon is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $3,511.

Charles Manclark

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,501

Base pay: $3,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $151
Total compensation: $3,501

At Fire Department, Charles Manclark serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,501.

Vytas Baskauskas

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,495

Base pay: $3,344
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1
Benefits: $150
Total compensation: $3,495

At Fire Department, Vytas Baskauskas serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,495.

Walker Hannigan

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,495

Base pay: $3,344
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1
Benefits: $150
Total compensation: $3,495

Walker Hannigan works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Walker earned $3,495 in 2025.

Jackson Kennedy

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,492

Base pay: $3,341
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1
Benefits: $150
Total compensation: $3,492

Jackson Kennedy is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $3,492.

Kelly Jacobson

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,481

Base pay: $3,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $150
Total compensation: $3,481

Kelly Jacobson holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,481.

Jaime Marian

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,456

Base pay: $3,246
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $61
Benefits: $149
Total compensation: $3,456

At Fire Department, Jaime Marian serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,456.

Bryan Witkow

Call Firefighter, NC/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,426

Base pay: $3,279
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $147
Total compensation: $3,426

Bryan Witkow is a Call Firefighter, NC at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $3,426.

Brad Heinrich

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,418

Base pay: $3,271
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $147
Total compensation: $3,418

At Fire Department, Brad Heinrich serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,418.