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 16
Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Julio Rodriguez serves as a Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire. Their 2025 pay totaled $409,845.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Matthew Cohen holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $409,722.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Urbano Lemus works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Urbano earned $409,549 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jose Marron Iii serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $409,482.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Berdrow is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $409,200.
Battalion Chief/56 Hours//Fire Department
Bryan Douty is a Battalion Chief/56 Hours/ at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $409,192.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Russell Pettit is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $409,096.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Cameron Bothwell is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $409,091.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Gustavo Aguirre works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Gustavo earned $408,916 in 2025.
Battalion Chief/56 Hours//Fire Department
Stephen Freeman holds the role of Battalion Chief/56 Hours/ at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $408,531.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Miguel Rodriguez is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $408,423.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, David Lee serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $408,224.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Estrada works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Michael earned $408,179 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Alejandro Palomino is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $408,074.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Chris Deamos is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $408,041.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Mike Urbano holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $407,857.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Rogelio Ortiz serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $407,627.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Matthew Murrietta works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Matthew earned $407,317 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kyle Fowlkes holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $407,225.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Rodney Hayball serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $407,155.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Todd Jameson serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $407,032.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Lee La holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $406,976.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brandon Golphenee is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $406,547.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jonathan Matheny is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $406,390.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Greggory Ross is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $406,229.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Victor Juarez is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $406,159.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Robert Chapin Iii holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $406,157.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jonathan Alba serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $405,918.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Charles Lockmann holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $405,711.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, James Cermak serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $405,521.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Polanco holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $405,439.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jeremy Jones works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jeremy earned $405,425 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Kristofer Downs serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $405,261.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Celina Serrano holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $405,144.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Damon Wafer works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Damon earned $405,074 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Lance Aguilar serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $405,069.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kameron Harris is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $405,069.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Balazs Horvath serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $405,015.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jackson Reich works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jackson earned $404,978 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Xavier Urquiza serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $404,910.