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 133
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Camille Grace holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,354.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Craig Douglas is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $2,347.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Michael Peoples holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,340.
Fire Permit Technician/Fire Department
Sebastian Guerra is a Fire Permit Technician at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $2,304.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Brian Espin serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,294.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Todd Menzel works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Todd earned $2,284 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Nathan Critchett holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,279.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Colin Rutherford is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $2,254.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Kevin Trosian is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $2,254.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Jason May holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,245.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Corey Rodriguez serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,236.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Christopher Hogue works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Christopher earned $2,224 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Shauna Seidlich is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $2,205.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Alexandra Gudmundsson holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,203.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Patrick Jacobson holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,170.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Marc Willick serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,170.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Jacko Aulet-Leon is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $2,164.
Fire Permit Technician/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Rene Rivera serves as a Fire Permit Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,151.
Call Firefighter, NC/Fire Department
Kate Buckwald holds the role of Call Firefighter, NC at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,146.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
James Durand is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $2,145.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Zachary Yakubik holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,136.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Ryne Niner works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Ryne earned $2,100 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Michael Romine works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Michael earned $2,100 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Stephen Valentin holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,100.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Edward Vodrazka serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,081.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Matthew Wu works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Matthew earned $2,068 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Harlan Long is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $2,067.
Video Production Specialist/Fire Department
Gabriel Pullicar works as a Video Production Specialist for Fire Department. Gabriel earned $2,029 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Kristin Jacobson works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Kristin earned $2,018 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
Jason Sims is a Fire Fighter Trainee at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $1,994.
Call Firefighter, NC/Fire Department
Steve Breese holds the role of Call Firefighter, NC at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,958.
Call Firefighter, NC/Fire Department
Kassidy Jones holds the role of Call Firefighter, NC at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,958.
Call Firefighter, NC/Fire Department
Jonathan Petersen works as a Call Firefighter, NC for Fire Department. Jonathan earned $1,958 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Jeffrey Dahlen works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Jeffrey earned $1,908 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Justin Kirby serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,873.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Alejandro Astudillo is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $1,867.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Heather Johnston is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $1,867.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Albert Mendoza holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,838.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Richard Carmona holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,820.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Catherine Durand holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,820.