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 47
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Karen Garcia is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $296,987.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Byron Becke is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $296,833.
Administrative Services Division Manager/Fire Department
Thomas Brown is a Administrative Services Division Manager at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $296,831.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Nathan Palmer holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $296,727.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Delgado holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $296,640.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Micah Carlson works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. Micah earned $296,464 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Andrew Muller serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $296,421.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brandon Johnson is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $296,292.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Joshua Cobb serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $296,157.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Howard Ross works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Howard earned $295,943 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Andrew Green serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $295,729.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
James Ginter is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $295,689.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Matthew Hoyt serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $295,561.
Assistant Chief, Forestry/Fire Department
Trevor Moore holds the role of Assistant Chief, Forestry at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $295,525.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joshua Cessor works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Joshua earned $295,519 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Samuel Sabella works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Samuel earned $295,491 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Zimmerman works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Christopher earned $295,474 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel Enriquez is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $295,374.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Kevin Reid serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $295,371.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joseph Armendariz is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $295,324.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joel Cruz is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $295,277.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Marlon Kressa works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Marlon earned $295,221 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
William Boyce is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $295,070.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Timothy Newton serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $295,023.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Travis Johnson holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $295,019.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ryan Golphenee is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $295,002.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Trevor Elliott holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $294,957.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kevin Cull is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $294,878.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Kyle Herriott serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $294,832.
Supvg Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant/Fire Department
Patricia Zepeda holds the role of Supvg Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $294,589.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Adam Young holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $294,511.
Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
Sean Lemm is a Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $294,402.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jose Gonzalez Garcia holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $294,338.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
John Schlossman holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $294,277.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Timothy Jarvis is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $294,242.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Bryan Hubbard is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $294,163.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Roxbury works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Christopher earned $293,929 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Kevin Doss serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $293,911.
Supervising Helicopter Mechanic/Fire Department
Jose Murillo works as a Supervising Helicopter Mechanic for Fire Department. Jose earned $293,894 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Gerald Davis holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $293,844.