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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 54

Mark Hewison

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$276,294
Base pay
$134,938
Overtime
$49,520
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$90,086
Total compensation
$276,294

Mark Hewison works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Mark earned $276,294 in 2025.

Kyle Wilkinson

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$276,279
Base pay
$116,895
Overtime
$78,564
Other pay
$7,522
Benefits
$73,298
Total compensation
$276,279

Kyle Wilkinson is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $276,279.

Christopher Gutierrez

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$276,239
Base pay
$140,036
Overtime
$57,082
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$77,371
Total compensation
$276,239

Christopher Gutierrez works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Christopher earned $276,239 in 2025.

Patrick Joyce

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$276,230
Base pay
$140,412
Overtime
$50,471
Other pay
$5,447
Benefits
$79,900
Total compensation
$276,230

Patrick Joyce is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $276,230.

Tyler Wogoman

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$276,180
Base pay
$126,138
Overtime
$88,772
Other pay
$2,021
Benefits
$59,249
Total compensation
$276,180

Tyler Wogoman holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $276,180.

Mark Troncoso

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$276,129
Base pay
$117,123
Overtime
$87,302
Other pay
$3,360
Benefits
$68,344
Total compensation
$276,129

Mark Troncoso holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $276,129.

Christopher Mangarin

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$276,068
Base pay
$142,453
Overtime
$2,889
Other pay
$17,303
Benefits
$113,423
Total compensation
$276,068

Christopher Mangarin is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $276,068.

Charles Panis

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$275,933
Base pay
$137,165
Overtime
$57,586
Other pay
$2,150
Benefits
$79,032
Total compensation
$275,933

Charles Panis is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $275,933.

Scott Cervera

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$275,920
Base pay
$142,195
Overtime
$50,453
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$81,522
Total compensation
$275,920

Scott Cervera holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $275,920.

Jacob Anderson

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$275,879
Base pay
$102,561
Overtime
$107,845
Other pay
$1,752
Benefits
$63,721
Total compensation
$275,879

Jacob Anderson holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $275,879.

Jonathan Esquivel

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$275,814
Base pay
$128,208
Overtime
$87,551
Other pay
$2,358
Benefits
$57,697
Total compensation
$275,814

At Fire Department, Jonathan Esquivel serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $275,814.

Dominic Leone

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$275,778
Base pay
$122,157
Overtime
$75,467
Other pay
$2,150
Benefits
$76,004
Total compensation
$275,778

Dominic Leone holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $275,778.

Ryan Rau

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$275,763
Base pay
$153,096
Overtime
$41,459
Other pay
$2,150
Benefits
$79,058
Total compensation
$275,763

Ryan Rau holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $275,763.

Dustin Carle

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$275,644
Base pay
$122,157
Overtime
$77,078
Other pay
$2,149
Benefits
$74,260
Total compensation
$275,644

Dustin Carle holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $275,644.

Geobbe Orteza

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$275,639
Base pay
$144,593
Overtime
$62,862
Other pay
$1,955
Benefits
$66,229
Total compensation
$275,639

Geobbe Orteza holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $275,639.

Brandon Tran

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$275,543
Base pay
$126,437
Overtime
$86,866
Other pay
$2,421
Benefits
$59,819
Total compensation
$275,543

At Fire Department, Brandon Tran serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $275,543.

Marco Jimenez

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$275,497
Base pay
$118,586
Overtime
$83,966
Other pay
$2,950
Benefits
$69,995
Total compensation
$275,497

Marco Jimenez holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $275,497.

Robert Hogan

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$275,444
Base pay
$121,473
Overtime
$93,270
Other pay
$2,384
Benefits
$58,317
Total compensation
$275,444

Robert Hogan is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $275,444.

Jose Garcia Jr

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$275,397
Base pay
$146,337
Overtime
$36,898
Other pay
$10,972
Benefits
$81,190
Total compensation
$275,397

At Fire Department, Jose Garcia Jr serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $275,397.

Stephen Hayes

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$275,379
Base pay
$124,512
Overtime
$72,321
Other pay
$1,770
Benefits
$76,776
Total compensation
$275,379

Stephen Hayes works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Stephen earned $275,379 in 2025.

James Perukkonil

Hazardous Materials Specialist III/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$275,348
Base pay
$149,533
Overtime
$34,818
Other pay
$15,842
Benefits
$75,155
Total compensation
$275,348

At Fire Department, James Perukkonil serves as a Hazardous Materials Specialist III. Their 2025 pay totaled $275,348.

Steven Vizcaino

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$275,153
Base pay
$102,949
Overtime
$115,408
Other pay
$1,908
Benefits
$54,888
Total compensation
$275,153

Steven Vizcaino works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Steven earned $275,153 in 2025.

Jose Zavala

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$275,141
Base pay
$131,401
Overtime
$61,507
Other pay
$2,950
Benefits
$79,283
Total compensation
$275,141

At Fire Department, Jose Zavala serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $275,141.

Michael Geneau

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$275,083
Base pay
$151,859
Overtime
$41,124
Other pay
$2,150
Benefits
$79,950
Total compensation
$275,083

Michael Geneau holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $275,083.

Jose Navarrete

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$275,030
Base pay
$156,579
Overtime
$13,667
Other pay
$6,550
Benefits
$98,234
Total compensation
$275,030

Jose Navarrete works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jose earned $275,030 in 2025.

Jimmy Wu

Information Technology Manager I/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$274,972
Base pay
$172,961
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,108
Benefits
$73,903
Total compensation
$274,972

At Fire Department, Jimmy Wu serves as a Information Technology Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $274,972.

Michael Gavola

Rescue Boat Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$274,922
Base pay
$161,759
Overtime
$21,922
Other pay
$3,568
Benefits
$87,673
Total compensation
$274,922

Michael Gavola is a Rescue Boat Captain at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $274,922.

Michael Burciaga

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$274,883
Base pay
$156,579
Overtime
$14,656
Other pay
$17,768
Benefits
$85,880
Total compensation
$274,883

Michael Burciaga is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $274,883.

Kyle Simpson

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$274,619
Base pay
$122,101
Overtime
$89,569
Other pay
$2,149
Benefits
$60,800
Total compensation
$274,619

Kyle Simpson works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Kyle earned $274,619 in 2025.

Erik Quintana

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$274,488
Base pay
$134,543
Overtime
$70,857
Other pay
$6,391
Benefits
$62,697
Total compensation
$274,488

At Fire Department, Erik Quintana serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $274,488.

Nicolas Smith

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$274,446
Base pay
$154,215
Overtime
$48,858
Other pay
$2,381
Benefits
$68,992
Total compensation
$274,446

At Fire Department, Nicolas Smith serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $274,446.

Douglas Lander

Fire Fighting Construct Equipment Oper/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$274,261
Base pay
$114,890
Overtime
$84,837
Other pay
$1,749
Benefits
$72,785
Total compensation
$274,261

Douglas Lander works as a Fire Fighting Construct Equipment Oper for Fire Department. Douglas earned $274,261 in 2025.

Norman Lavoie

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$274,219
Base pay
$130,226
Overtime
$2,780
Other pay
$31,062
Benefits
$110,151
Total compensation
$274,219

At Fire Department, Norman Lavoie serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $274,219.

Matthew Hellebrand

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$274,047
Base pay
$128,198
Overtime
$72,756
Other pay
$1,753
Benefits
$71,340
Total compensation
$274,047

At Fire Department, Matthew Hellebrand serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $274,047.

Dajon Curtis

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$274,034
Base pay
$91,259
Overtime
$134,241
Other pay
$2,976
Benefits
$45,558
Total compensation
$274,034

At Fire Department, Dajon Curtis serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $274,034.

Ryan Lowrie

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$274,029
Base pay
$156,308
Overtime
$35,481
Other pay
$2,149
Benefits
$80,091
Total compensation
$274,029

Ryan Lowrie works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Ryan earned $274,029 in 2025.

Evette Almaraz

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$273,844
Base pay
$156,579
Overtime
$15,392
Other pay
$8,353
Benefits
$93,520
Total compensation
$273,844

Evette Almaraz is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $273,844.

Rodolfo Sedano

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$273,806
Base pay
$127,471
Overtime
$68,920
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$75,665
Total compensation
$273,806

Rodolfo Sedano works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Rodolfo earned $273,806 in 2025.

Christopher Miller

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$273,805
Base pay
$154,809
Overtime
$5,172
Other pay
$14,823
Benefits
$99,001
Total compensation
$273,805

Christopher Miller holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $273,805.

Humberto Ventura

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$273,773
Base pay
$116,882
Overtime
$88,477
Other pay
$2,151
Benefits
$66,263
Total compensation
$273,773

Humberto Ventura holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $273,773.