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 70
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Thomas Barber Iii holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $223,753.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Padilla works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Michael earned $223,714 in 2025.
Senior Information Systems Analyst/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Angela Ocampo serves as a Senior Information Systems Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $223,486.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Tyler Rochford holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $223,421.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Raul Ramirez is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $223,399.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Stephen Nolls serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $223,274.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Jairo Tapia works as a Fire Equipment Mechanic for Fire Department. Jairo earned $223,222 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kenneth Oden holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $223,210.
Helicopter Mechanic/Fire Department
Martin Fenn holds the role of Helicopter Mechanic at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $222,929.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jason Garcia holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $222,752.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jeffrey Munger is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $222,565.
Forestry Assistant/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Haddee Hammoud serves as a Forestry Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $222,542.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Gary Leclair is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $222,524.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Sean Dodd works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Sean earned $222,499 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Gianni Munoz works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Gianni earned $222,421 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Kyle Mauriello serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $222,400.
Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Luis Del Cid works as a Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic for Fire Department. Luis earned $222,381 in 2025.
Hd Departmental Civil Service Representative/Fire Department
Robert Ortega Jr works as a Hd Departmental Civil Service Representative for Fire Department. Robert earned $222,173 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Shaun Pepper serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $222,169.
Deputy Forester/Fire Department
Ryan Bowen is a Deputy Forester at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $222,159.
Electrician/Fire Department
Jose Cornejo is a Electrician at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $222,136.
Hazardous Materials Specialist III/Fire Department
Jaime Jarrett holds the role of Hazardous Materials Specialist III at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $222,035.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Branden Penera works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Branden earned $221,822 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Steven Gonzalez holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $221,792.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Robert Morales works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Robert earned $221,770 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Nicholas Benson serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $221,666.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Michael Egger serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $221,570.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Nusbaum is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $221,520.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Gladys Alcala serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $221,444.
Information Technology Security Analyst/Fire Department
David Bernal is a Information Technology Security Analyst at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $221,340.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Shadd Madrona holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $221,304.
Administrative Services Manager II/Fire Department
Claudia Jauregui is a Administrative Services Manager II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $221,250.
Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department
Araceli Hernandez is a Administrative Services Manager I at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $221,148.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Franz Dreher Jr. serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $221,119.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joseph Hernandez is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $220,975.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Scott Siman holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $220,882.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Martin Smith serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $220,882.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kody Mccambridge is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $220,845.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kyle Harris holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $220,808.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jack Bark holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $220,787.