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 58
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Eric Liberty serves as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $264,597.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Arby Fields is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $264,396.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Warren holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $264,210.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Steven Kohout serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $264,149.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
William Rodriguez works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. William earned $264,141 in 2025.
Battalion Chief/56 Hours//Fire Department
Marvin Dorsey is a Battalion Chief/56 Hours/ at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $264,075.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Nicholas Lewis holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $263,911.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Matthew Cuzor is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $263,811.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Stoney Earthman works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Stoney earned $263,809 in 2025.
Senior Electrician/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Philip Grove serves as a Senior Electrician. Their 2025 pay totaled $263,695.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Patrick Rivera serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $263,568.
Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Jack Kou is a Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $263,478.
Building Crafts Superintendent II/Fire Department
David Breen works as a Building Crafts Superintendent II for Fire Department. David earned $263,473 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jeremy Clark serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $263,449.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Cory Mellinger holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $263,442.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Marc Bauer holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $263,373.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Edgar Valles works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Edgar earned $263,370 in 2025.
Database Administrator/Fire Department
Ang Choy works as a Database Administrator for Fire Department. Ang earned $263,348 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Matthew Kingma serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $263,290.
Administrative Services Manager III/Fire Department
Sonia Gutierrez works as a Administrative Services Manager III for Fire Department. Sonia earned $263,063 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Devina Reynolds is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $262,810.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ryan Gifford holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $262,735.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Dillon Sanford works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Dillon earned $262,642 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jason Davis works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jason earned $262,597 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel Nuno works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Daniel earned $262,551 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Zito holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $262,415.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Bryan Carreon holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $262,349.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Efren Mendoza is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $262,171.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jonathon Neu holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $262,171.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Devonte Odums serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $262,168.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Blane Robertson serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $262,168.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brian Clements holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $262,088.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jerrol Guidry is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $261,962.
Supvg Hazardous Material Specialist/Fire Department
Fariba Khaledan works as a Supvg Hazardous Material Specialist for Fire Department. Fariba earned $261,885 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Fabian Herrera is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $261,783.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Chad Carvin is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $261,773.
Supvg Hazardous Material Specialist/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Daniel Yniguez serves as a Supvg Hazardous Material Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $261,619.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Oscar Saldivar holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $261,394.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Andre Yancey works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Andre earned $261,391 in 2025.
Battalion Chief/56 Hours//Fire Department
Trent Aronson holds the role of Battalion Chief/56 Hours/ at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $261,155.