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 51
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Sean Doherty holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $285,395.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Connor Bauman holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $285,389.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Tarne works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Christopher earned $285,370 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Luis Polino is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $285,179.
Deptl Information Security Officer II/Fire Department
Robert Diaz holds the role of Deptl Information Security Officer II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $285,054.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
Harmik Bazik is a Hazardous Materials Specialist II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $284,971.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Gary Raphael is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $284,939.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Michael Hetrick serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $284,724.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Giovanni Davis is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $284,577.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Damion Haynes works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Damion earned $284,530 in 2025.
Senior Information Systems Analyst/Fire Department
Arsen Mkrtchyan works as a Senior Information Systems Analyst for Fire Department. Arsen earned $284,494 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jacob Montoya serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $284,409.
Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Daniel Truax serves as a Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire. Their 2025 pay totaled $284,286.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Robert Bodnar works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Robert earned $284,139 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Garrett Larue is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $284,056.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Harry Morales holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $283,863.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Jeremiah Gerrard works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. Jeremiah earned $283,845 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Edwin Lee holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $283,699.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Trevor Garibay holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $283,694.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
James Fregosi is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $283,680.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Richard Reid is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $283,663.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Lawrence Culp works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. Lawrence earned $283,553 in 2025.
Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Erik Wylie serves as a Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire. Their 2025 pay totaled $283,476.
Supvg Hazardous Material Specialist/Fire Department
Amanda Liu works as a Supvg Hazardous Material Specialist for Fire Department. Amanda earned $283,448 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kevin Smith Jr is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $283,447.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Justin Nash serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $283,433.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jordan Taplet is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $283,384.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Trevor Stewart is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $283,354.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
George Castillo is a Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $283,315.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Igor Konyashin holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $283,275.
Rescue Boat Captain/Fire Department
Jeff Hart is a Rescue Boat Captain at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $283,261.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ermir Gashi is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $283,030.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Darnell Dodson serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $282,901.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Alexander is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $282,807.
Electrician Supervisor/Fire Department
James Wilson holds the role of Electrician Supervisor at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $282,672.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Adam Williamson holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $282,403.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Gregory Fields is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $282,381.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Anthony Rozell holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $282,254.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Katherine Whitby holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $282,226.
Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Paul Patao works as a Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic for Fire Department. Paul earned $282,130 in 2025.