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 68
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, David Bernier serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $229,396.
Deputy Forester/Fire Department
Alexander Villalta holds the role of Deputy Forester at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $229,364.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jonathan Sanchez works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jonathan earned $229,167 in 2025.
Planning Analyst, Fire/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Shui King Kam serves as a Planning Analyst, Fire. Their 2025 pay totaled $229,088.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christian Muro works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Christian earned $229,043 in 2025.
Information Systems Analyst II/Fire Department
Laura Vaca is a Information Systems Analyst II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $229,043.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Gary Fortune holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $229,010.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Marie-Cecile Hirsch works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Marie-Cecile earned $228,808 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Kiera Coblentz serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $228,776.
Senior Operating Systems Analyst/Fire Department
Rocio Guerra holds the role of Senior Operating Systems Analyst at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $228,609.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Christopher Mohagen works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. Christopher earned $228,513 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jeffrey Olivas holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $228,503.
Senior Plumber/Fire Department
Landon Shaw works as a Senior Plumber for Fire Department. Landon earned $228,414 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Andrew Oliveros is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $228,406.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jeremy Smith works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jeremy earned $228,232 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jeffry Salinas is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $228,227.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Cole Mclaughlin holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $228,127.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jonathan Federico is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $227,951.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Stephan Sanchez works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. Stephan earned $227,899 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Spencer Taylor holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $227,868.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Armando Garduno serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $227,722.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Hector Mendez serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $227,398.
Senior Operating Systems Analyst/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Leo Parsamyan serves as a Senior Operating Systems Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $227,317.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Geza Csurilla is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $227,230.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Corey Lind works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Corey earned $227,209 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Griffin Scott works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Griffin earned $227,197 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager III/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Denise Soto serves as a Administrative Services Manager III. Their 2025 pay totaled $227,144.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Caleb Taplet works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Caleb earned $227,054 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Cole Gomoll serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $227,032.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Dustin Brown serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $227,002.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jose Cruz holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $226,951.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Gregory Neaderbaomer serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $226,821.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ryan Brill is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $226,569.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Matthew Mohagen holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $226,566.
Administrative Services Manager II/Fire Department
Shawna Lewis is a Administrative Services Manager II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $226,537.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Geoffrey Furano holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $226,436.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joseph Thomas holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $226,368.
Carpenter/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jordan Simpson serves as a Carpenter. Their 2025 pay totaled $226,264.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Andrei Mostovoj holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $226,188.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Tanner Walker holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $226,169.