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 15
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Giovani Lopez is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $415,863.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joshua Swaney holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $415,742.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Patrick Ferrell serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $415,455.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brian Murphy works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Brian earned $415,431 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jeffrey Buterbaugh works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jeffrey earned $415,338 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Gregory Rodriguez works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Gregory earned $415,304 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Raul Perez serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $414,542.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Andrew Vidovich is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $414,535.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Thomas Sullivan works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Thomas earned $414,391 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Camilo Melendez holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $414,332.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brian Knutson is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $414,319.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Wayne Tinsley is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $414,253.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kelly Langston holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $414,108.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Gilbert Torres Iii is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $414,060.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Michael Fidani serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $414,059.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Ryan Kirwan serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $413,941.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Salvador Alvarado serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $413,579.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Richmond Jr. holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $413,378.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ryan Gennaro works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Ryan earned $413,305 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Steven Chute holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $413,201.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jordan Vitale holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $413,151.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Cody Campbell is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $412,903.
This Fire Captain (56 Hour) record at Fire Department for Matthew Williams may represent several individuals, totaling $412,857 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Scott Turner works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Scott earned $412,814 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brian Tully holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $412,427.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Heather Hogelund holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $411,863.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Rothana Tan is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $411,623.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Robin Olson works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Robin earned $411,610 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jonathan Obringer serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $411,571.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
James Vigil Jr. works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. James earned $411,460 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Craig Gaspar holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $411,212.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jerry Perez serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $411,161.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Randall Owens is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $410,860.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, John Fernandez serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $410,734.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Bryan Queen holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $410,602.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Robert Garcia serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $410,528.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Brian Waters serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $410,265.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Thomas Flynn holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $410,149.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Chavez works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. David earned $409,942 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Thomas Tartaglione Jr serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $409,847.