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 18
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Steven Frilot holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $400,470.
Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
Patrick O'Neill works as a Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire for Fire Department. Patrick earned $400,449 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Sean Durham holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $400,341.
Pilot, Fire Services/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Kenyon Williams serves as a Pilot, Fire Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $400,331.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Samuel Carrigan works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Samuel earned $400,319 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Patrick Quinlan works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Patrick earned $400,318 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Sampaul Liau holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $400,276.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Cary Flebbe serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $399,933.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Corey Lovers works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Corey earned $399,920 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Blake Lautenschlager holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $399,752.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Steve Miller holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $399,035.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Pablo Cruz holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $398,899.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Bickly is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $398,856.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Tyler Cederlind works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Tyler earned $398,644 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Chadrick Mcgovney holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $398,486.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Shane Manners works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Shane earned $398,460 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Michel holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $398,140.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Nick-John Haiduc is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $398,071.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Burnett works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Michael earned $398,032 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Bryan Esser serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $397,943.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Chad Pisors is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $397,871.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Nels Jensen Jr is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $397,764.
Battalion Chief/56 Hours//Fire Department
Joseph Segreto works as a Battalion Chief/56 Hours/ for Fire Department. Joseph earned $397,392 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Gerald Almada Jr is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $397,383.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joel Hyslop holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $396,817.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Craig Eatherly serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $396,107.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jeremy Collings serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $396,030.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Clarissa Leos holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $395,893.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joseph Hanes is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $395,860.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Rafael Ortiz holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $395,712.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Eric Calderon serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $395,711.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Michael Nielsen serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $395,652.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Richard Johnson serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $395,309.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel Thies works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Daniel earned $395,111 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brian Crook works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Brian earned $395,101 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Moises Gallardo serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $395,050.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jose Garcia serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $394,999.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jason Haugen works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jason earned $394,766 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Adrian Gurrola holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $394,692.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, James Harrell serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $394,576.