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Los Angeles County / Fire Department

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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 36

Derek Allen

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$330,431
Base pay
$150,064
Overtime
$91,822
Other pay
$5,410
Benefits
$83,135
Total compensation
$330,431

Derek Allen holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $330,431.

Randall Wright

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$330,392
Base pay
$181,366
Overtime
$32,285
Other pay
$6,599
Benefits
$110,142
Total compensation
$330,392

At Fire Department, Randall Wright serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $330,392.

Cristian Sanchez

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$330,349
Base pay
$149,565
Overtime
$92,467
Other pay
$2,950
Benefits
$85,367
Total compensation
$330,349

Cristian Sanchez holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $330,349.

Gabriel Santa Cruz De Oviedo

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$330,326
Base pay
$141,761
Overtime
$104,627
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$82,188
Total compensation
$330,326

At Fire Department, Gabriel Santa Cruz De Oviedo serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $330,326.

Chad Flath

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$330,280
Base pay
$163,113
Overtime
$64,979
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$100,438
Total compensation
$330,280

Chad Flath works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Chad earned $330,280 in 2025.

Marc Backos

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$330,215
Base pay
$166,890
Overtime
$44,594
Other pay
$24,910
Benefits
$93,821
Total compensation
$330,215

At Fire Department, Marc Backos serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $330,215.

Bryan Carriger

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$330,153
Base pay
$130,100
Overtime
$124,461
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$73,842
Total compensation
$330,153

Bryan Carriger is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $330,153.

Brent Gannan

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$329,879
Base pay
$150,396
Overtime
$76,331
Other pay
$2,150
Benefits
$101,002
Total compensation
$329,879

Brent Gannan holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $329,879.

Matthew Hackworth

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$329,830
Base pay
$142,865
Overtime
$85,815
Other pay
$1,180
Benefits
$99,970
Total compensation
$329,830

Matthew Hackworth holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $329,830.

Michael Murphy

Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$329,719
Base pay
$165,761
Overtime
$67,748
Other pay
$12,070
Benefits
$84,140
Total compensation
$329,719

Michael Murphy holds the role of Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $329,719.

Robert Searls

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$329,660
Base pay
$169,785
Overtime
$35,827
Other pay
$22,086
Benefits
$101,962
Total compensation
$329,660

Robert Searls holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $329,660.

Joseph Chen

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$329,606
Base pay
$180,591
Overtime
$9,187
Other pay
$29,638
Benefits
$110,190
Total compensation
$329,606

At Fire Department, Joseph Chen serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $329,606.

Shaun Hemphill

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$329,456
Base pay
$122,157
Overtime
$145,988
Other pay
$1,984
Benefits
$59,327
Total compensation
$329,456

At Fire Department, Shaun Hemphill serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $329,456.

Marc Beddawi

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$329,437
Base pay
$167,460
Overtime
$28,861
Other pay
$23,060
Benefits
$110,056
Total compensation
$329,437

At Fire Department, Marc Beddawi serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $329,437.

Kevin Tinajero

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$329,419
Base pay
$126,599
Overtime
$119,287
Other pay
$6,439
Benefits
$77,094
Total compensation
$329,419

Kevin Tinajero is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $329,419.

Tylor Cavallo

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$329,369
Base pay
$154,215
Overtime
$89,957
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$83,447
Total compensation
$329,369

Tylor Cavallo is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $329,369.

Francesco Luna

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$329,129
Base pay
$144,211
Overtime
$100,162
Other pay
$6,624
Benefits
$78,132
Total compensation
$329,129

Francesco Luna holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $329,129.

Patrick Cook

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$329,034
Base pay
$152,718
Overtime
$57,833
Other pay
$16,169
Benefits
$102,314
Total compensation
$329,034

At Fire Department, Patrick Cook serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $329,034.

Darren Mack

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,878
Base pay
$137,062
Overtime
$109,428
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$80,638
Total compensation
$328,878

Darren Mack holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $328,878.

Evan Dobias

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,821
Base pay
$158,509
Overtime
$68,343
Other pay
$2,150
Benefits
$99,819
Total compensation
$328,821

Evan Dobias works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Evan earned $328,821 in 2025.

Sean Venable

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,667
Base pay
$159,557
Overtime
$66,450
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$100,910
Total compensation
$328,667

At Fire Department, Sean Venable serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $328,667.

Cody O'Malley

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,590
Base pay
$154,215
Overtime
$90,437
Other pay
$2,764
Benefits
$81,174
Total compensation
$328,590

At Fire Department, Cody O'Malley serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $328,590.

Amanuel Gebresilasie

Supvg Hazardous Material Specialist/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,582
Base pay
$157,027
Overtime
$63,936
Other pay
$25,415
Benefits
$82,204
Total compensation
$328,582

Amanuel Gebresilasie is a Supvg Hazardous Material Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $328,582.

Michael Rucker

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,574
Base pay
$149,926
Overtime
$91,721
Other pay
$2,149
Benefits
$84,778
Total compensation
$328,574

Michael Rucker is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $328,574.

Edward Martinez

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,572
Base pay
$156,579
Overtime
$70,016
Other pay
$2,950
Benefits
$99,027
Total compensation
$328,572

Edward Martinez is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $328,572.

Ernest Hernandez Iii

Supvg Hazardous Material Specialist/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,497
Base pay
$157,027
Overtime
$75,680
Other pay
$20,619
Benefits
$75,171
Total compensation
$328,497

At Fire Department, Ernest Hernandez Iii serves as a Supvg Hazardous Material Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $328,497.

Dewayne Patmon

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,429
Base pay
$147,976
Overtime
$92,291
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$86,412
Total compensation
$328,429

Dewayne Patmon holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $328,429.

David Cartlidge

Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,235
Base pay
$162,483
Overtime
$65,602
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$98,400
Total compensation
$328,235

At Fire Department, David Cartlidge serves as a Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire. Their 2025 pay totaled $328,235.

Dustin De Angelis

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,181
Base pay
$132,785
Overtime
$113,971
Other pay
$2,150
Benefits
$79,275
Total compensation
$328,181

Dustin De Angelis works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Dustin earned $328,181 in 2025.

Brodie Watts

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,164
Base pay
$126,599
Overtime
$125,476
Other pay
$4,632
Benefits
$71,457
Total compensation
$328,164

Brodie Watts is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $328,164.

Eric Moreno

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,127
Base pay
$126,195
Overtime
$122,194
Other pay
$1,751
Benefits
$77,987
Total compensation
$328,127

Eric Moreno holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $328,127.

Jason Olivieri

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,094
Base pay
$152,718
Overtime
$80,753
Other pay
$1,749
Benefits
$92,874
Total compensation
$328,094

At Fire Department, Jason Olivieri serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $328,094.

Zachary Steele

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,051
Base pay
$150,295
Overtime
$89,818
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$86,188
Total compensation
$328,051

Zachary Steele holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $328,051.

Brandon Hoyt

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$328,004
Base pay
$143,398
Overtime
$100,297
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$82,559
Total compensation
$328,004

At Fire Department, Brandon Hoyt serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $328,004.

Michael Ricker Iii

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$327,976
Base pay
$152,718
Overtime
$76,164
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$97,344
Total compensation
$327,976

Michael Ricker Iii works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Michael earned $327,976 in 2025.

Arthur Lester Iv

Section Chief, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$327,933
Base pay
$193,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,254
Benefits
$105,770
Total compensation
$327,933

Arthur Lester Iv is a Section Chief, Lifeguard Services, Fire at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $327,933.

Jonathon Ramirez

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$327,904
Base pay
$141,054
Overtime
$102,880
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$82,220
Total compensation
$327,904

Jonathon Ramirez is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $327,904.

Michael Perez

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$327,903
Base pay
$141,761
Overtime
$100,281
Other pay
$1,822
Benefits
$84,039
Total compensation
$327,903

Michael Perez is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $327,903.

Chase Kelley

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$327,901
Base pay
$119,723
Overtime
$130,053
Other pay
$1,749
Benefits
$76,376
Total compensation
$327,901

Chase Kelley holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $327,901.

Jonathan Carnero

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$327,809
Base pay
$152,718
Overtime
$74,153
Other pay
$2,951
Benefits
$97,987
Total compensation
$327,809

Jonathan Carnero works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jonathan earned $327,809 in 2025.