GCGovComp.app

Los Angeles County / Fire Department

Agency file

Fire Department

Source file: Los Angeles County — Employee Salaries (Auditor-Controller) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year
2025
Employees
5,432
Median total
$226,568
Highest record
$856,800

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$547,471+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$105,860 (46%)
  • Overtime$53,920 (23%)
  • Other$8,788 (4%)
  • Benefits$61,604 (27%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$14,622
$120,846
$226,568
$333,426
$418,527

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).

Largest job titles

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)
1,403 · $245,100
Fire Captain (56 Hour)
749 · $401,921
Ocean Lifeguard
611 · $10,112
Fire Suppression Aid
181 · $117,766

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 27

Henry Narvaez

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$361,112
Base pay
$156,579
Overtime
$94,863
Other pay
$9,925
Benefits
$99,745
Total compensation
$361,112

Henry Narvaez holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $361,112.

Joseph Forgey

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$360,909
Base pay
$152,718
Overtime
$108,480
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$97,961
Total compensation
$360,909

Joseph Forgey works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Joseph earned $360,909 in 2025.

Christian Schenk

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$360,885
Base pay
$167,460
Overtime
$74,832
Other pay
$12,203
Benefits
$106,390
Total compensation
$360,885

Christian Schenk is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $360,885.

Douglas Warren

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$360,775
Base pay
$180,591
Overtime
$74,148
Other pay
$2,950
Benefits
$103,086
Total compensation
$360,775

Douglas Warren works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Douglas earned $360,775 in 2025.

Michael Bonsangue

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$360,587
Base pay
$152,718
Overtime
$118,811
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$87,308
Total compensation
$360,587

Michael Bonsangue holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $360,587.

Michael Fuller

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$360,483
Base pay
$154,871
Overtime
$104,321
Other pay
$2,149
Benefits
$99,142
Total compensation
$360,483

At Fire Department, Michael Fuller serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $360,483.

Jarett Brady

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$360,373
Base pay
$154,835
Overtime
$105,732
Other pay
$2,538
Benefits
$97,268
Total compensation
$360,373

Jarett Brady holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $360,373.

Joseph Medina

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$360,283
Base pay
$159,701
Overtime
$97,288
Other pay
$2,149
Benefits
$101,145
Total compensation
$360,283

At Fire Department, Joseph Medina serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $360,283.

Alexander Parton

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$360,184
Base pay
$167,409
Overtime
$87,731
Other pay
$2,677
Benefits
$102,367
Total compensation
$360,184

Alexander Parton holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $360,184.

David Chambers

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$360,070
Base pay
$148,514
Overtime
$113,205
Other pay
$1,749
Benefits
$96,602
Total compensation
$360,070

David Chambers is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $360,070.

Aaron Katon

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$359,962
Base pay
$163,067
Overtime
$108,588
Other pay
$3,143
Benefits
$85,164
Total compensation
$359,962

Aaron Katon is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $359,962.

Timothy Karp

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$359,844
Base pay
$158,017
Overtime
$4,016
Other pay
$101,706
Benefits
$96,105
Total compensation
$359,844

Timothy Karp holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $359,844.

David Mendez

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$359,731
Base pay
$149,014
Overtime
$122,762
Other pay
$1,751
Benefits
$86,204
Total compensation
$359,731

David Mendez holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $359,731.

Matthew Rumfola

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$359,565
Base pay
$162,817
Overtime
$93,943
Other pay
$1,749
Benefits
$101,056
Total compensation
$359,565

Matthew Rumfola holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $359,565.

Victor Rossi

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$359,373
Base pay
$180,591
Overtime
$48,912
Other pay
$19,659
Benefits
$110,211
Total compensation
$359,373

At Fire Department, Victor Rossi serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $359,373.

Eric Hammerstrom

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$359,334
Base pay
$152,718
Overtime
$89,262
Other pay
$14,935
Benefits
$102,419
Total compensation
$359,334

Eric Hammerstrom is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $359,334.

Sean Sprinkle

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$359,293
Base pay
$154,215
Overtime
$104,728
Other pay
$1,749
Benefits
$98,601
Total compensation
$359,293

At Fire Department, Sean Sprinkle serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $359,293.

Juan Robles

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$359,279
Base pay
$180,591
Overtime
$48,637
Other pay
$19,259
Benefits
$110,792
Total compensation
$359,279

Juan Robles holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $359,279.

Clint Mosley

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$359,269
Base pay
$172,693
Overtime
$93,914
Other pay
$7,929
Benefits
$84,733
Total compensation
$359,269

At Fire Department, Clint Mosley serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $359,269.

John Lister

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$359,061
Base pay
$154,215
Overtime
$115,725
Other pay
$2,149
Benefits
$86,972
Total compensation
$359,061

At Fire Department, John Lister serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $359,061.

Kody Renz

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$359,036
Base pay
$152,718
Overtime
$116,436
Other pay
$3,631
Benefits
$86,251
Total compensation
$359,036

Kody Renz is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $359,036.

Elizabeth Dirocco

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$358,757
Base pay
$147,162
Overtime
$143,455
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$66,390
Total compensation
$358,757

Elizabeth Dirocco holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $358,757.

Jayson Mendoza

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$358,734
Base pay
$142,372
Overtime
$125,718
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$88,894
Total compensation
$358,734

Jayson Mendoza works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jayson earned $358,734 in 2025.

Michael Cuzzocrea

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$358,612
Base pay
$180,591
Overtime
$73,578
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$102,693
Total compensation
$358,612

Michael Cuzzocrea is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $358,612.

Didier Conrad

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$358,471
Base pay
$180,591
Overtime
$65,269
Other pay
$3,691
Benefits
$108,920
Total compensation
$358,471

Didier Conrad is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $358,471.

Mark Casey

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$358,470
Base pay
$126,295
Overtime
$139,667
Other pay
$4,342
Benefits
$88,166
Total compensation
$358,470

Mark Casey holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $358,470.

Brent Katzer

Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$358,300
Base pay
$158,476
Overtime
$65,102
Other pay
$26,645
Benefits
$108,077
Total compensation
$358,300

Brent Katzer holds the role of Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $358,300.

Todd Fischer

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$358,105
Base pay
$139,209
Overtime
$129,222
Other pay
$2,322
Benefits
$87,352
Total compensation
$358,105

Todd Fischer is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $358,105.

Justin Hommel

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$358,086
Base pay
$150,132
Overtime
$121,297
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$84,907
Total compensation
$358,086

Justin Hommel works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Justin earned $358,086 in 2025.

Taylor Garrett

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$358,068
Base pay
$146,739
Overtime
$126,989
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$82,590
Total compensation
$358,068

Taylor Garrett holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $358,068.

Marshall Montazeri

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$357,772
Base pay
$163,113
Overtime
$95,034
Other pay
$1,751
Benefits
$97,874
Total compensation
$357,772

Marshall Montazeri holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $357,772.

Vincent Flores

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$357,640
Base pay
$152,718
Overtime
$106,601
Other pay
$1,752
Benefits
$96,569
Total compensation
$357,640

Vincent Flores works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Vincent earned $357,640 in 2025.

Michael Richey

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$357,581
Base pay
$126,413
Overtime
$3,398
Other pay
$143,480
Benefits
$84,290
Total compensation
$357,581

Michael Richey works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Michael earned $357,581 in 2025.

Andrew Williams

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$357,578
Base pay
$157,988
Overtime
$97,726
Other pay
$2,727
Benefits
$99,137
Total compensation
$357,578

At Fire Department, Andrew Williams serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $357,578.

Anthony Russi

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$357,574
Base pay
$152,718
Overtime
$105,217
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$97,889
Total compensation
$357,574

Anthony Russi holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $357,574.

Jeffrey Duran

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$357,283
Base pay
$179,586
Overtime
$45,738
Other pay
$18,721
Benefits
$113,238
Total compensation
$357,283

At Fire Department, Jeffrey Duran serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $357,283.

Alex Pacheco

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$357,164
Base pay
$167,460
Overtime
$73,446
Other pay
$9,653
Benefits
$106,605
Total compensation
$357,164

Alex Pacheco is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $357,164.

Francis Baker Iii

Battalion Chief/56 Hours//Fire Department

2025 total comp
$357,019
Base pay
$212,286
Overtime
$23,711
Other pay
$3,511
Benefits
$117,511
Total compensation
$357,019

Francis Baker Iii holds the role of Battalion Chief/56 Hours/ at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $357,019.

Russell Norris

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$357,000
Base pay
$180,591
Overtime
$76,761
Other pay
$5,850
Benefits
$93,798
Total compensation
$357,000

Russell Norris is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $357,000.

Paul Rarick

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$356,886
Base pay
$145,362
Overtime
$126,085
Other pay
$1,749
Benefits
$83,690
Total compensation
$356,886

Paul Rarick works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Paul earned $356,886 in 2025.