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 49
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Timothy Richards works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Timothy earned $291,400 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joseph Deluca works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Joseph earned $291,226 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Stephen Mcdermott is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $291,209.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Keith Marlow Jr serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $291,120.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Marc Pierce holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $291,070.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jonathan Fierro serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $290,981.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Rene Cuevas holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $290,890.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Kyle Ross serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $290,882.
Michael Long appears in Fire Department payroll as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour), with $290,836 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Benjamin Medina serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $290,804.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Edward Ruiz works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Edward earned $290,670 in 2025.
Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
Lidia Sarnecki is a Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $290,600.
Fiscal Officer II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Leticia Rivera serves as a Fiscal Officer II. Their 2025 pay totaled $290,457.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Sean Ilich serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $290,371.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jason Park is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $290,363.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Mathew Rush holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $290,321.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Erik Selin serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $290,272.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Phillip Matthews holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $290,261.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
Alexander Ng is a Hazardous Materials Specialist II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $290,167.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
George Peconic is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $290,117.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Shane Sengua works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Shane earned $290,063 in 2025.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
Brandon Montes is a Hazardous Materials Specialist II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $290,050.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Ryan works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Michael earned $289,943 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Austin Bates is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $289,926.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jason Gorman serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $289,818.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Anthony Mendoza holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $289,745.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Alan Matsumoto serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $289,712.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Steve Corbett works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Steve earned $289,711 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Michael Calderon serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $289,710.
Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
Ryan Berry works as a Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire for Fire Department. Ryan earned $289,701 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
James Bulger works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. James earned $289,677 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Adam Fedele is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $289,547.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Luis Gonzales Jr is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $289,399.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Arthur Aguilera holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $289,386.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Schwarting holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $289,326.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jon Ladner is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $289,317.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Bryan Andrews holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $289,267.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Omar Lopez works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Omar earned $289,226 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Christopher Maloney holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $289,182.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Darrin Vogel serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $289,162.