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 135
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Connor Ellis holds the role of Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $974.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Joseph Nazario serves as a Fire Suppression Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $937.
Student Worker/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jayda Feld serves as a Student Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $935.
Ocean Lifeguard Candidate/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Luis Pacheco serves as a Ocean Lifeguard Candidate. Their 2025 pay totaled $930.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Erin O'Hare holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $906.
Phys Specialist Emergency Medicine Non Megaflex/Fire Department
Steven Chin is a Phys Specialist Emergency Medicine Non Megaflex at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $863.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
Kenneth Worgan works as a Fire Fighter Trainee for Fire Department. Kenneth earned $861 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Helene Miles is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $848.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Jason Tomaino holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $820.
Ocean Lifeguard Candidate/Fire Department
Christopher Berke holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Candidate at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $784.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Eric Goodrich Jr works as a Fire Suppression Aid for Fire Department. Eric earned $780 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Conrad Bloss works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Conrad earned $755 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard Candidate/Fire Department
Wyatt Stafford works as a Ocean Lifeguard Candidate for Fire Department. Wyatt earned $748 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Bryan Brusick works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Bryan earned $740 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Cameron Whiting holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $700.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Darren Moody serves as a Fire Fighter Trainee. Their 2025 pay totaled $670.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
Marleigh Gannam holds the role of Fire Fighter Trainee at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $667.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Robert Mendoza is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $656.
Deputy Forester/Fire Department
Richard Anderson works as a Deputy Forester for Fire Department. Richard earned $641 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Trevor Long serves as a Fire Fighter Trainee. Their 2025 pay totaled $637.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Alexander Lee works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Alexander earned $628 in 2025.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Luke Anderson works as a Fire Suppression Aid for Fire Department. Luke earned $585 in 2025.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Jacob Stenberg-Magness is a Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $585.
Ocean Lifeguard Candidate/Fire Department
Andrew Claiborne works as a Ocean Lifeguard Candidate for Fire Department. Andrew earned $556 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard Candidate/Fire Department
Gabriel Smith holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Candidate at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $511.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Ashley Cordobes is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $478.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
Jason Kaplan holds the role of Fire Fighter Trainee at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $458.
Patrol Fire Fighter NC/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Paul Wintler serves as a Patrol Fire Fighter NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $458.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Michael Galate serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $427.
Facilities Project Manager I/Fire Department
Joseph Carri holds the role of Facilities Project Manager I at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $401.
Patrol Fire Fighter NC/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Michael King serves as a Patrol Fire Fighter NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $393.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Kira Alger holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $388.
Ocean Lifeguard Candidate/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Yezmin Marullo serves as a Ocean Lifeguard Candidate. Their 2025 pay totaled $374.
Ocean Lifeguard Candidate/Fire Department
Jacquelyn Ann Cruz-Bilbao is a Ocean Lifeguard Candidate at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $365.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
Cody Biggs is a Fire Fighter Trainee at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $354.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Richard Franco serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $336.
Ocean Lifeguard Candidate/Fire Department
Daniel Anguita is a Ocean Lifeguard Candidate at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $328.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
Anthony Mcbenttes holds the role of Fire Fighter Trainee at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $327.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Ryan Keith serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $298.
Fire Fighter Trainee/Fire Department
Austin Grant works as a Fire Fighter Trainee for Fire Department. Austin earned $293 in 2025.