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 20
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Matthew Montoya holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $390,535.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Aaron Bennett holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $390,280.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
John Muldoon holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $390,258.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Eduardo Stary works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Eduardo earned $390,245 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Victor Duran holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $390,188.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Michael Riccelli serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $390,017.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Craig Little works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Craig earned $389,943 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kyle Miller holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $389,737.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Sergio Romo serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $389,652.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joshua Manley holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $389,647.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kyle Boyd is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $389,297.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Evan Halquist is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $389,202.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Chad Boozer is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $389,109.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Francisco Anguiano Jr is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $388,817.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Andrew Cardullo works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Andrew earned $388,784 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kevin Clerisse is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $388,695.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Philip Ewins is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $388,359.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
John Shetland works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. John earned $388,294 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Chandless works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Michael earned $388,187 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joe Barrera works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Joe earned $388,155 in 2025.
Pilot, Fire Services/Fire Department
Thomas Roberts is a Pilot, Fire Services at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $388,018.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Eric Ortiz is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $388,007.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Joshua Howard serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $387,768.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, David Allan serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $387,635.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Alexander Rodriguez is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $387,506.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Keven Sleight is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $387,477.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Alexander Avedissian holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $387,469.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Vincent Arellano works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Vincent earned $387,459 in 2025.
Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Kealiinohopono Barnes serves as a Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire. Their 2025 pay totaled $387,425.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kevin Ortiz holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $387,278.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Sean Conerty serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $387,273.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Matthew Kaller-Vincent serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $386,978.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joseph Mcmurray works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Joseph earned $386,658 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brett Eastman holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $386,524.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Lionel Lara serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $386,410.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Marcus Kim is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $386,359.
Battalion Chief/56 Hours//Fire Department
Kevin Grayson works as a Battalion Chief/56 Hours/ for Fire Department. Kevin earned $386,326 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Elmer Torrez holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $386,316.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Matthew Lindner works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Matthew earned $386,194 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Robert Gonzales Jr works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Robert earned $386,021 in 2025.