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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 41

Shannon Olson

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$316,467
Base pay
$156,579
Overtime
$27,906
Other pay
$25,935
Benefits
$106,047
Total compensation
$316,467

Shannon Olson holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $316,467.

Jordan Stephens

Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$316,372
Base pay
$162,483
Overtime
$52,603
Other pay
$12,800
Benefits
$88,486
Total compensation
$316,372

Jordan Stephens holds the role of Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $316,372.

David Hay

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$316,359
Base pay
$164,057
Overtime
$32,987
Other pay
$14,625
Benefits
$104,690
Total compensation
$316,359

David Hay is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $316,359.

Gary To

Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$316,331
Base pay
$138,984
Overtime
$77,538
Other pay
$22,813
Benefits
$76,996
Total compensation
$316,331

At Fire Department, Gary To serves as a Hazardous Materials Specialist II. Their 2025 pay totaled $316,331.

Kyle Borg

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$316,293
Base pay
$158,509
Overtime
$59,912
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$96,122
Total compensation
$316,293

Kyle Borg is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $316,293.

Gevorg Akopyan

Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$316,279
Base pay
$157,064
Overtime
$70,044
Other pay
$19,786
Benefits
$69,385
Total compensation
$316,279

Gevorg Akopyan holds the role of Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $316,279.

Logan Newman

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$316,256
Base pay
$132,461
Overtime
$107,824
Other pay
$2,152
Benefits
$73,819
Total compensation
$316,256

Logan Newman is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $316,256.

Cesar Siles

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$316,050
Base pay
$178,484
Overtime
$33,435
Other pay
$4,721
Benefits
$99,410
Total compensation
$316,050

Cesar Siles holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $316,050.

Samuel Turpin

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$316,023
Base pay
$131,698
Overtime
$103,886
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$78,689
Total compensation
$316,023

Samuel Turpin works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Samuel earned $316,023 in 2025.

Brandon Dias

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$315,899
Base pay
$150,850
Overtime
$78,121
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$85,178
Total compensation
$315,899

Brandon Dias is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $315,899.

Tad Shimada

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$315,854
Base pay
$127,814
Overtime
$99,454
Other pay
$1,751
Benefits
$86,835
Total compensation
$315,854

Tad Shimada works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Tad earned $315,854 in 2025.

Caleb Mcevers

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$315,672
Base pay
$152,718
Overtime
$72,362
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$88,842
Total compensation
$315,672

Caleb Mcevers works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Caleb earned $315,672 in 2025.

Anthony Johnston

Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$315,618
Base pay
$153,934
Overtime
$62,954
Other pay
$15,020
Benefits
$83,710
Total compensation
$315,618

At Fire Department, Anthony Johnston serves as a Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire. Their 2025 pay totaled $315,618.

Aaron Van Dyck

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$315,426
Base pay
$149,748
Overtime
$51,721
Other pay
$14,289
Benefits
$99,668
Total compensation
$315,426

Aaron Van Dyck works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Aaron earned $315,426 in 2025.

Elven Ventura

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$315,305
Base pay
$152,085
Overtime
$77,885
Other pay
$1,762
Benefits
$83,573
Total compensation
$315,305

At Fire Department, Elven Ventura serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $315,305.

Christopher Romo

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$315,215
Base pay
$134,563
Overtime
$98,781
Other pay
$2,150
Benefits
$79,721
Total compensation
$315,215

Christopher Romo works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Christopher earned $315,215 in 2025.

Mathew Dealy

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$315,170
Base pay
$124,390
Overtime
$112,952
Other pay
$2,150
Benefits
$75,678
Total compensation
$315,170

Mathew Dealy is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $315,170.

Jason Young

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$315,128
Base pay
$152,718
Overtime
$74,025
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$86,635
Total compensation
$315,128

At Fire Department, Jason Young serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $315,128.

Troy Durbin

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$315,101
Base pay
$152,718
Overtime
$58,460
Other pay
$5,512
Benefits
$98,411
Total compensation
$315,101

At Fire Department, Troy Durbin serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $315,101.

Mauricio Nunez Florez

Supvg Hazardous Material Specialist/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$315,003
Base pay
$157,027
Overtime
$63,933
Other pay
$14,135
Benefits
$79,908
Total compensation
$315,003

At Fire Department, Mauricio Nunez Florez serves as a Supvg Hazardous Material Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $315,003.

Moses Vargas

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$314,984
Base pay
$167,460
Overtime
$32,701
Other pay
$13,149
Benefits
$101,674
Total compensation
$314,984

Moses Vargas holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $314,984.

John Thomas

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$314,934
Base pay
$165,258
Overtime
$47,891
Other pay
$5,515
Benefits
$96,270
Total compensation
$314,934

John Thomas holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $314,934.

Brian Pineau

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$314,876
Base pay
$154,215
Overtime
$72,452
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$86,459
Total compensation
$314,876

At Fire Department, Brian Pineau serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $314,876.

Kyle Hatanaka

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$314,739
Base pay
$146,748
Overtime
$81,502
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$84,739
Total compensation
$314,739

Kyle Hatanaka holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $314,739.

Derek Moree

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$314,686
Base pay
$162,923
Overtime
$67,562
Other pay
$2,309
Benefits
$81,892
Total compensation
$314,686

Derek Moree is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $314,686.

Brett Chavez

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$314,598
Base pay
$166,437
Overtime
$45,114
Other pay
$1,751
Benefits
$101,296
Total compensation
$314,598

Brett Chavez works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Brett earned $314,598 in 2025.

Matthew Fiori

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$314,585
Base pay
$151,445
Overtime
$63,371
Other pay
$1,751
Benefits
$98,018
Total compensation
$314,585

Matthew Fiori holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $314,585.

Jason Lloyd

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$314,555
Base pay
$158,509
Overtime
$65,629
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$88,667
Total compensation
$314,555

Jason Lloyd holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $314,555.

David Garcia

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$314,401
Base pay
$141,277
Overtime
$73,147
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$98,227
Total compensation
$314,401

David Garcia is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $314,401.

Nathan Jax

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$314,390
Base pay
$126,599
Overtime
$110,914
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$75,127
Total compensation
$314,390

Nathan Jax is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $314,390.

Daniel Arellano

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$314,323
Base pay
$129,937
Overtime
$109,378
Other pay
$1,752
Benefits
$73,256
Total compensation
$314,323

Daniel Arellano works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Daniel earned $314,323 in 2025.

Steven Ramirez

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$314,236
Base pay
$152,718
Overtime
$60,000
Other pay
$6,139
Benefits
$95,379
Total compensation
$314,236

Steven Ramirez is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $314,236.

David Day

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$314,145
Base pay
$122,101
Overtime
$114,700
Other pay
$1,749
Benefits
$75,595
Total compensation
$314,145

David Day is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $314,145.

Luis Rosas

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$314,102
Base pay
$126,599
Overtime
$108,237
Other pay
$3,350
Benefits
$75,916
Total compensation
$314,102

Luis Rosas holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $314,102.

Matthew Knight

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$314,067
Base pay
$153,827
Overtime
$73,791
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$84,699
Total compensation
$314,067

Matthew Knight works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Matthew earned $314,067 in 2025.

Dylan Borbon

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$314,052
Base pay
$150,867
Overtime
$75,920
Other pay
$2,150
Benefits
$85,115
Total compensation
$314,052

Dylan Borbon holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $314,052.

Daniel Sieber

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$313,990
Base pay
$138,241
Overtime
$83,527
Other pay
$2,150
Benefits
$90,072
Total compensation
$313,990

Daniel Sieber works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Daniel earned $313,990 in 2025.

Alberto Gonzalez

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$313,911
Base pay
$137,372
Overtime
$98,407
Other pay
$3,154
Benefits
$74,978
Total compensation
$313,911

Alberto Gonzalez holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $313,911.

Timothy Luna

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$313,867
Base pay
$132,641
Overtime
$90,429
Other pay
$5,520
Benefits
$85,277
Total compensation
$313,867

Timothy Luna holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $313,867.

Stephen Hoffman

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$313,738
Base pay
$123,096
Overtime
$3,246
Other pay
$105,029
Benefits
$82,367
Total compensation
$313,738

Stephen Hoffman is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $313,738.