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 61
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
John Simko works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. John earned $253,895 in 2025.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Shih-Chiang Chang serves as a Hazardous Materials Specialist II. Their 2025 pay totaled $253,830.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Miguel Yex serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $253,796.
Administrative Services Manager III/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Renee Nuanes-Delgadillo serves as a Administrative Services Manager III. Their 2025 pay totaled $253,743.
Supvg Hazardous Material Specialist/Fire Department
Jeffrey Rooney holds the role of Supvg Hazardous Material Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $253,450.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Timothy Tritenbach is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $253,353.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Shaun Gudmundsson serves as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $253,343.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ryan Socie holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $253,236.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Julian Sandoval serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $253,227.
Senior Helicopter Mechanic/Fire Department
Alexander Gonzalez is a Senior Helicopter Mechanic at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $253,215.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Adam Demolay serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $253,006.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Justine Malloy serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $252,914.
Principal Facilities Project Manager/Fire Department
Alan Murphy holds the role of Principal Facilities Project Manager at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $252,846.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Garrett Martin serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $252,804.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Sheldon Lawson serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $252,751.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jomelissa Jackson holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $252,668.
Forestry Assistant/Fire Department
Chuen Juei Sheng is a Forestry Assistant at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $252,466.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, John Granados serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $252,358.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel Uriarte holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $252,281.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Lyvan Friend works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Lyvan earned $252,185 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jason Jones serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $252,162.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brian Lugo holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $252,162.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Alex Newman holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $252,138.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Justin Skinner serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $252,119.
Rescue Boat Captain/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Barry Snyder serves as a Rescue Boat Captain. Their 2025 pay totaled $251,996.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Harvey works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. David earned $251,988 in 2025.
Telecommunications Systems Consult Engineering/Fire Department
Timothy Guloy is a Telecommunications Systems Consult Engineering at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $251,961.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Anthony Fish serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $251,847.
Hd Departmental Civil Service Representative/Fire Department
Joanne Schaeffer works as a Hd Departmental Civil Service Representative for Fire Department. Joanne earned $251,753 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Willis Jr is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $251,568.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brett Barnett holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $251,459.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Castillo is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $251,436.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
Marvin Mejia works as a Hazardous Materials Specialist II for Fire Department. Marvin earned $251,360 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ariana Abadie holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $251,310.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jesse Monarrez-Ortiz holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $251,175.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Raul Cuellar works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Raul earned $251,130 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Matias Czerwiak works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Matias earned $250,894 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Boubion works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. David earned $250,869 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Christopher Newman is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $250,602.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Morgan Lee works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Morgan earned $250,341 in 2025.