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 3
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Steven Maloof holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $572,453.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Danilo Masajo works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Danilo earned $570,451 in 2025.
Battalion Chief/56 Hours//Fire Department
Travis Wilson is a Battalion Chief/56 Hours/ at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $568,249.
Chief, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
Fernando Boiteux is a Chief, Lifeguard Services, Fire at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $568,049.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Steven Harper holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $567,973.
Battalion Chief/56 Hours//Fire Department
At Fire Department, Chad Sourbeer serves as a Battalion Chief/56 Hours/. Their 2025 pay totaled $567,525.
Pilot, Fire Services/Fire Department
Adam Henry holds the role of Pilot, Fire Services at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $565,159.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Angel Valtierra is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $564,418.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, David Jones Jr. serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $563,741.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ara Mouradian works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Ara earned $563,044 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Shawn Ohara is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $562,840.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Chapman works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Michael earned $562,443 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, John Fenton serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $561,820.
Battalion Chief/56 Hours//Fire Department
Jeremy Montgomery holds the role of Battalion Chief/56 Hours/ at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $560,495.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Hugo Cortez is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $558,822.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Philip Dirkin works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Philip earned $558,582 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Cuauhtemoc Fernandez works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Cuauhtemoc earned $558,124 in 2025.
Battalion Chief/56 Hours//Fire Department
Manuel Carreon Jr works as a Battalion Chief/56 Hours/ for Fire Department. Manuel earned $555,653 in 2025.
Battalion Chief/56 Hours//Fire Department
At Fire Department, Frank Garrido serves as a Battalion Chief/56 Hours/. Their 2025 pay totaled $555,240.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Shawn Motes works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Shawn earned $554,301 in 2025.
Battalion Chief/56 Hours//Fire Department
Victor Garcia is a Battalion Chief/56 Hours/ at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $552,081.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kevin White is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $551,131.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jordan Barnes holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $550,771.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Daniel Engkraf serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $550,651.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jason Cardenas serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $549,323.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel Koch holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $549,238.
Battalion Chief/56 Hours//Fire Department
Kevin Price is a Battalion Chief/56 Hours/ at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $549,082.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ricardo Ruelas works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Ricardo earned $548,067 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Richard Sherlock is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $548,031.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Raymond Karsten Jr. holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $547,471.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
John-Patrick Reardon holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $546,866.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Tino Julian is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $544,725.
Battalion Chief/56 Hours//Fire Department
Brenda Simonian holds the role of Battalion Chief/56 Hours/ at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $543,823.
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Department
Brian Kane holds the role of Assistant Fire Chief at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $543,741.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Donald Mclaughlin Ii serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $543,563.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Charles Zimmerman works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Charles earned $543,133 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Bryce Lahiff is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $542,772.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jonathan Mckinley serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $541,990.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kenneth Lee works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Kenneth earned $540,488 in 2025.
Battalion Chief/56 Hours//Fire Department
Todd Denerson works as a Battalion Chief/56 Hours/ for Fire Department. Todd earned $539,871 in 2025.