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 134

Robert Lacour

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,820

Base pay: $1,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $78
Total compensation: $1,820

Robert Lacour works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Robert earned $1,820 in 2025.

Christopher Murphy

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,755

Base pay: $1,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $75
Total compensation: $1,755

Christopher Murphy works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Christopher earned $1,755 in 2025.

Heidi Nelson

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,751

Base pay: $1,676
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $75
Total compensation: $1,751

Heidi Nelson works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Heidi earned $1,751 in 2025.

Thomas Nicoll

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,749

Base pay: $1,674
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $75
Total compensation: $1,749

Thomas Nicoll is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $1,749.

Allen Tadevosian

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,726

Base pay: $1,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $74
Total compensation: $1,726

Allen Tadevosian works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Allen earned $1,726 in 2025.

Nathan Pompa

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,716

Base pay: $1,642
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $74
Total compensation: $1,716

Nathan Pompa works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Nathan earned $1,716 in 2025.

Alexander Davies

Ocean Lifeguard Candidate/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,678

Base pay: $1,605
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1
Benefits: $72
Total compensation: $1,678

Alexander Davies holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Candidate at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,678.

Anthony Bardin

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,675

Base pay: $1,603
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $72
Total compensation: $1,675

Anthony Bardin is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $1,675.

Kathryn Gaydowski

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,663

Base pay: $1,591
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $72
Total compensation: $1,663

Kathryn Gaydowski is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $1,663.

Jeffrey Miller

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,656

Base pay: $1,585
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $71
Total compensation: $1,656

Jeffrey Miller holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,656.

Timothy Heinrich

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,645

Base pay: $1,574
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $71
Total compensation: $1,645

Timothy Heinrich works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Timothy earned $1,645 in 2025.

Jake Johnson

Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,634

Base pay: $1,209
Overtime: $349
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $76
Total compensation: $1,634

At Fire Department, Jake Johnson serves as a Fire Fighter Trainee. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,634.

Cori Raffaelli

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,626

Base pay: $1,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $70
Total compensation: $1,626

Cori Raffaelli works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Cori earned $1,626 in 2025.

Tristan Wattson

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,618

Base pay: $1,548
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $70
Total compensation: $1,618

Tristan Wattson is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $1,618.

Samantha Sannes

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,610

Base pay: $1,541
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $69
Total compensation: $1,610

Samantha Sannes is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $1,610.

Jim Darling

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,595

Base pay: $1,526
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $69
Total compensation: $1,595

At Fire Department, Jim Darling serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,595.

Charles Case

Call Firefighter, NC/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,581

Base pay: $1,513
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $68
Total compensation: $1,581

Charles Case is a Call Firefighter, NC at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $1,581.

Marcel Rinzler

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,569

Base pay: $1,502
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $67
Total compensation: $1,569

At Fire Department, Marcel Rinzler serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,569.

John Pearce

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,563

Base pay: $1,477
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19
Benefits: $67
Total compensation: $1,563

John Pearce holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,563.

Christian Jimenez

Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,559

Base pay: $1,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $67
Total compensation: $1,559

At Fire Department, Christian Jimenez serves as a Fire Suppression Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,559.

Daniel Stephenson

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,540

Base pay: $1,474
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $66
Total compensation: $1,540

Daniel Stephenson works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Daniel earned $1,540 in 2025.

Evan Yoo

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,521

Base pay: $1,455
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1
Benefits: $65
Total compensation: $1,521

Evan Yoo holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,521.

Brian Cruz

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,504

Base pay: $721
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $740
Benefits: $43
Total compensation: $1,504

Brian Cruz is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $1,504.

Thomas Zimmerfaust

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,435

Base pay: $1,373
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $62
Total compensation: $1,435

Thomas Zimmerfaust holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,435.

Lindsey Bennett

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,367

Base pay: $1,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $59
Total compensation: $1,367

At Fire Department, Lindsey Bennett serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,367.

Erik Bruecher

Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,280

Base pay: $1,215
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $65
Total compensation: $1,280

At Fire Department, Erik Bruecher serves as a Fire Fighter Trainee. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,280.

Gilberto Quezada

Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,276

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8
Benefits: $1,268
Total compensation: $1,276

Gilberto Quezada holds the role of Fire Fighter Trainee at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,276.

Joseph Everett

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,248

Base pay: $1,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $54
Total compensation: $1,248

Joseph Everett works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Joseph earned $1,248 in 2025.

Calvin Dean

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,214

Base pay: -$693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $693
Benefits: $1,214
Total compensation: $1,214

Calvin Dean holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,214.

William Marrone

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,197

Base pay: $1,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $51
Total compensation: $1,197

At Fire Department, William Marrone serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,197.

Emmanuel Free

Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,169

Base pay: $1,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $50
Total compensation: $1,169

Emmanuel Free is a Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $1,169.

Liam Henry

Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,169

Base pay: $1,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $50
Total compensation: $1,169

At Fire Department, Liam Henry serves as a Fire Suppression Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,169.

Eric Salazar

Fire Dispatcher I/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,166

Base pay: $1,138
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1
Benefits: $27
Total compensation: $1,166

Eric Salazar holds the role of Fire Dispatcher I at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,166.

Megan La Rose

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,103

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,087
Benefits: $16
Total compensation: $1,103

Megan La Rose is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $1,103.

James Lampe

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,100

Base pay: $1,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,100

James Lampe holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,100.

Stephanie Knutzen

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,061

Base pay: $766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $55
Benefits: $240
Total compensation: $1,061

Stephanie Knutzen holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,061.

Stephen Leon Jr

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,045

Base pay: $1,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $45
Total compensation: $1,045

Stephen Leon Jr works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Stephen earned $1,045 in 2025.

Jason Herber

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,043

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,028
Benefits: $15
Total compensation: $1,043

Jason Herber is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $1,043.

Nicholas Wapner

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,038

Base pay: $721
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $281
Benefits: $36
Total compensation: $1,038

Nicholas Wapner works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Nicholas earned $1,038 in 2025.

Patrick Mcgoldrick

Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$1,018

Base pay: $975
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $44
Total compensation: $1,018

At Fire Department, Patrick Mcgoldrick serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,018.