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 65
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Bryson Dow is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $239,069.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Joshua Bobb holds the role of Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $239,003.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Miguel Bravo works as a Fire Equipment Mechanic for Fire Department. Miguel earned $238,895 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Ryan Ameche is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $238,703.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Adrian Miramontes holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $238,700.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Juan Pina holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $238,700.
Senior Nursing Instructor/Fire Department
Scott Topiol is a Senior Nursing Instructor at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $238,698.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Miguel Garcia is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $238,665.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, James Arakaki serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $238,593.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Erin Scuoler is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $238,556.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Matthew Dilly serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $238,549.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Kyle Heinrich is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $238,508.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, David Calderon serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $238,285.
Helicopter Mechanic/Fire Department
Mark Enriquez holds the role of Helicopter Mechanic at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $238,256.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Dimitri Coutsoyannopoulos serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $238,150.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Anthony Alvarez serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $238,126.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ernest Gregg Iv is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $238,117.
Hazardous Materials Specialist III/Fire Department
Assumpta De Silva works as a Hazardous Materials Specialist III for Fire Department. Assumpta earned $237,987 in 2025.
Information Technology Supervisor/Fire Department
William Chow holds the role of Information Technology Supervisor at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $237,820.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Austin Barry holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $237,681.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
James Espalin is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $237,509.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Miguel Larios works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Miguel earned $237,166 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Grant Lewis holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $237,141.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Salvador Sahagun is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $237,031.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Emanuel Vu works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Emanuel earned $236,972 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ryan Mackenzie holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $236,947.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jason Torres holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $236,932.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Sean Moriarty is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $236,643.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jared Ripley works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jared earned $236,613 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Allan Pereda works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Allan earned $236,583 in 2025.
Assistant Chief, Forestry/Fire Department
Theron Cheatham holds the role of Assistant Chief, Forestry at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $236,490.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Alejandro Montejo serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $236,452.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Max Quiroz serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $236,357.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Farzad Alam works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Farzad earned $236,324 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Robert Palma works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Robert earned $236,285 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jack Martin works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jack earned $236,271 in 2025.
Senior Nursing Instructor/Fire Department
Nicole Reid is a Senior Nursing Instructor at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $236,201.
Senior Network Systems Administrator/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Brandon Griffin serves as a Senior Network Systems Administrator. Their 2025 pay totaled $236,155.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brandon Sao works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Brandon earned $235,999 in 2025.
Staff Assistant III/Fire Department
Tammy Hasert is a Staff Assistant III at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $235,993.