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 29
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jeffrey Johnson is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $354,119.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joseph Cormack holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $353,962.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Russell works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. David earned $353,490 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Stewart Embrey holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $353,481.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Erik Simeri serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $353,467.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Depew works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Michael earned $353,405 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Matthew Sagraves holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $353,324.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joshua Reyes works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Joshua earned $353,166 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ryan Schleiger works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Ryan earned $353,043 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Sergio Lopez holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $352,976.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Glen Trotto serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $352,847.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Edward Turner works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Edward earned $352,763 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Scott Lindsey serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $352,741.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Steve Kuo holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $352,737.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Alan Averill serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $352,558.
Payroll for Christopher Williams (Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour), Fire Department) may cover more than one person; together they account for $352,381 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Patrick Richardson is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $352,250.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ravi Dhameja works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Ravi earned $352,012 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Louis Gudiel works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Louis earned $351,876 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Paul Weber is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $351,842.
Fire Fighting Construct Equipment Oper/Fire Department
David Wright holds the role of Fire Fighting Construct Equipment Oper at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $351,838.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Robert Artle is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $351,797.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jonathan Munguia is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $351,717.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Timothy Foy is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $351,618.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Eugene Laporte is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $351,542.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher White holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $351,537.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Nathan Crain serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $351,524.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Octavio Sotelo is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $351,436.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Aaron Sowles holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $351,435.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brian Barton is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $351,371.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Hassler works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Christopher earned $351,310 in 2025.
Deputy Fire Chief, Business Opns (Uc)/Fire Department
Julia Kim works as a Deputy Fire Chief, Business Opns (Uc) for Fire Department. Julia earned $351,202 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Matthew Encinias serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $351,197.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Andrew Brack works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Andrew earned $351,116 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Alex Fregoso serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $351,106.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Shannon Wunderlich serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $350,826.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Shane Bustillos is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $350,549.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Richard Thomas is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $350,543.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Caleb Souders works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Caleb earned $350,385 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Stephenson holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $350,333.