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 73
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Thomas Harper works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Thomas earned $214,747 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Taylor Lyons holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $214,647.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
William Miller is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $214,643.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kevin Anton holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $214,508.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Jeric Hizon holds the role of Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $214,464.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jason Dobbins works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jason earned $214,207 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Mark Robinson holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $214,129.
Planning Analyst, Fire/Fire Department
Kien Chin is a Planning Analyst, Fire at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $214,087.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Francisco Martinez works as a Fire Equipment Mechanic for Fire Department. Francisco earned $213,961 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Adam Green works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Adam earned $213,813 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jonathan Verduzco is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $213,796.
Financial Specialist IV/Fire Department
Karen Komolafe is a Financial Specialist IV at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $213,781.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Thomas Manzo serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $213,591.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Matthew Flaherty serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $213,530.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kelly Culbertson holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $213,515.
Principal Network Systems Administrator/Fire Department
Cody Bruce works as a Principal Network Systems Administrator for Fire Department. Cody earned $213,492 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Brennen Ross serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $213,435.
Compliance Auditor/Fire Department
At Fire Department, David Montoto serves as a Compliance Auditor. Their 2025 pay totaled $213,421.
Forestry Assistant/Fire Department
Terence Duldulao works as a Forestry Assistant for Fire Department. Terence earned $213,413 in 2025.
Helicopter Mechanic/Fire Department
Adam Parra is a Helicopter Mechanic at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $213,386.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, David Navarro serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $213,364.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Cooper Claus holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $213,286.
Electrician/Fire Department
Joe Salazar is a Electrician at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $213,237.
Administrative Services Manager II/Fire Department
Je'Niene Johnson holds the role of Administrative Services Manager II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $213,212.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Parker Johnson holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $213,204.
Supvg Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Michael Pittman serves as a Supvg Fire Dispatcher. Their 2025 pay totaled $213,162.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Brandith Forrester serves as a Fire Dispatcher II. Their 2025 pay totaled $213,145.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jordan Murren is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $213,100.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Manuk Hakobyan works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. Manuk earned $213,084 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jason Shawver is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $213,050.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Walter Bergman is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $212,997.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Laurent De Rosier holds the role of Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $212,812.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Cole Padilla holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $212,709.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brian Law is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $212,686.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jose Blancas works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jose earned $212,675 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Gerardo Pantoja serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $212,562.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Nicholas Lopez holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $212,500.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Amy Drake is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $212,404.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jordan Robinson works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jordan earned $212,386 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Josevidal Garcia holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $212,356.