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Fire Department

Source file: Los Angeles County — Employee Salaries (Auditor-Controller) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year
2025
Employees
5,432
Median total
$226,568
Highest record
$856,800

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$547,471+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$105,860 (46%)
  • Overtime$53,920 (23%)
  • Other$8,788 (4%)
  • Benefits$61,604 (27%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$14,622
$120,846
$226,568
$333,426
$418,527

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).

Largest job titles

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)
1,403 · $245,100
Fire Captain (56 Hour)
749 · $401,921
Ocean Lifeguard
611 · $10,112
Fire Suppression Aid
181 · $117,766

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 75

Tracy Pugh

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$209,815
Base pay
$89,594
Overtime
$56,908
Other pay
$1,749
Benefits
$61,564
Total compensation
$209,815

Tracy Pugh holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $209,815.

John Dill Iii

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$209,783
Base pay
$106,748
Overtime
$36,998
Other pay
$1,958
Benefits
$64,079
Total compensation
$209,783

John Dill Iii is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $209,783.

Cesar Correa

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$209,734
Base pay
$103,405
Overtime
$35,604
Other pay
$3,559
Benefits
$67,166
Total compensation
$209,734

Cesar Correa works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Cesar earned $209,734 in 2025.

Rodrigo Solorio

Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$209,643
Base pay
$94,025
Overtime
$56,212
Other pay
$362
Benefits
$59,044
Total compensation
$209,643

Rodrigo Solorio holds the role of Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $209,643.

Paul Mitre

Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$209,576
Base pay
$126,704
Overtime
$23,119
Other pay
$1,852
Benefits
$57,901
Total compensation
$209,576

Paul Mitre holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $209,576.

Pauline Mcgee

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$209,459
Base pay
$107,354
Overtime
$23,453
Other pay
$8,831
Benefits
$69,821
Total compensation
$209,459

Pauline Mcgee is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $209,459.

Chase Morris

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$209,419
Base pay
$97,226
Overtime
$48,405
Other pay
$2,921
Benefits
$60,867
Total compensation
$209,419

Chase Morris is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $209,419.

Laverne Holley

Chief Materials Management, Fire/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$209,361
Base pay
$131,151
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,701
Benefits
$54,509
Total compensation
$209,361

Laverne Holley works as a Chief Materials Management, Fire for Fire Department. Laverne earned $209,361 in 2025.

Gerald Torres

Refrigeration Mechanic/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$209,144
Base pay
$109,132
Overtime
$34,685
Other pay
$1,776
Benefits
$63,551
Total compensation
$209,144

Gerald Torres works as a Refrigeration Mechanic for Fire Department. Gerald earned $209,144 in 2025.

Marc Ito

Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$209,118
Base pay
$94,025
Overtime
$45,799
Other pay
$13,438
Benefits
$55,856
Total compensation
$209,118

Marc Ito is a Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $209,118.

Cooper Moeschler

Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$209,079
Base pay
$119,931
Overtime
$9,252
Other pay
$6,690
Benefits
$73,206
Total compensation
$209,079

Cooper Moeschler is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $209,079.

Grissel Guerra

Administrative Services Manager II/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$209,067
Base pay
$127,310
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,422
Benefits
$68,335
Total compensation
$209,067

Grissel Guerra works as a Administrative Services Manager II for Fire Department. Grissel earned $209,067 in 2025.

Kevin Jones

Fire Dispatcher Specialist/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$209,034
Base pay
$94,897
Overtime
$58,323
Other pay
$1,056
Benefits
$54,758
Total compensation
$209,034

Kevin Jones holds the role of Fire Dispatcher Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $209,034.

Emily Aline Martins

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$208,990
Base pay
$106,271
Overtime
$47,406
Other pay
$3,183
Benefits
$52,130
Total compensation
$208,990

Emily Aline Martins is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $208,990.

Michael Jarratt

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$208,953
Base pay
$54,009
Overtime
$1,236
Other pay
$113,579
Benefits
$40,129
Total compensation
$208,953

Michael Jarratt works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Michael earned $208,953 in 2025.

Alex Vargas

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$208,919
Base pay
$86,541
Overtime
$57,552
Other pay
$1,751
Benefits
$63,075
Total compensation
$208,919

Alex Vargas holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $208,919.

Thaddeus Thomas

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$208,900
Base pay
$93,957
Overtime
$48,737
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$64,456
Total compensation
$208,900

Thaddeus Thomas works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Thaddeus earned $208,900 in 2025.

Gabriel Caballero

Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$208,871
Base pay
$133,398
Overtime
$774
Other pay
$8,597
Benefits
$66,102
Total compensation
$208,871

Gabriel Caballero is a Hazardous Materials Specialist II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $208,871.

David Reyes Iii

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$208,633
Base pay
$99,867
Overtime
$57,270
Other pay
$2,331
Benefits
$49,165
Total compensation
$208,633

David Reyes Iii is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $208,633.

Timothy Anaya

Supvg Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$208,598
Base pay
$101,412
Overtime
$44,199
Other pay
$649
Benefits
$62,338
Total compensation
$208,598

At Fire Department, Timothy Anaya serves as a Supvg Fire Dispatcher. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,598.

Natalie Bradley

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$208,471
Base pay
$98,790
Overtime
$56,051
Other pay
$3,907
Benefits
$49,723
Total compensation
$208,471

Natalie Bradley holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $208,471.

Felix Gonzalez

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$208,357
Base pay
$98,021
Overtime
$57,987
Other pay
$1,950
Benefits
$50,399
Total compensation
$208,357

Felix Gonzalez is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $208,357.

Chad Horrocks

Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$208,218
Base pay
$133,785
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,081
Benefits
$71,352
Total compensation
$208,218

At Fire Department, Chad Horrocks serves as a Hazardous Materials Specialist II. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,218.

Austin Saunders

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$208,186
Base pay
$91,259
Overtime
$50,669
Other pay
$1,751
Benefits
$64,507
Total compensation
$208,186

Austin Saunders holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $208,186.

Arnulfo Morfin

Administrative Services Manager II/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$208,002
Base pay
$128,769
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,302
Benefits
$58,931
Total compensation
$208,002

Arnulfo Morfin works as a Administrative Services Manager II for Fire Department. Arnulfo earned $208,002 in 2025.

Jennifer Levenson

Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$207,821
Base pay
$136,542
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$959
Benefits
$70,320
Total compensation
$207,821

Jennifer Levenson is a Hazardous Materials Specialist II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $207,821.

Ashlee Desire

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$207,770
Base pay
$113,550
Overtime
$18,364
Other pay
$10,326
Benefits
$65,530
Total compensation
$207,770

Ashlee Desire is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $207,770.

Nathaniel Harris

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$207,757
Base pay
$111,575
Overtime
$39,939
Other pay
$2,652
Benefits
$53,591
Total compensation
$207,757

Nathaniel Harris is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $207,757.

Megan Card

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$207,756
Base pay
$125,433
Overtime
$21,844
Other pay
$2,057
Benefits
$58,422
Total compensation
$207,756

Megan Card is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $207,756.

David Trujillo

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$207,714
Base pay
$100,329
Overtime
$2,019
Other pay
$20,595
Benefits
$84,771
Total compensation
$207,714

At Fire Department, David Trujillo serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $207,714.

Gunner Alves

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$207,672
Base pay
$89,594
Overtime
$69,514
Other pay
$1,982
Benefits
$46,582
Total compensation
$207,672

Gunner Alves works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Gunner earned $207,672 in 2025.

Eliceo Gonzalez

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$207,576
Base pay
$91,259
Overtime
$67,204
Other pay
$1,961
Benefits
$47,152
Total compensation
$207,576

At Fire Department, Eliceo Gonzalez serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $207,576.

William Ward

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$207,556
Base pay
$91,259
Overtime
$50,069
Other pay
$1,751
Benefits
$64,477
Total compensation
$207,556

At Fire Department, William Ward serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $207,556.

Samuel O'Hare

Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$207,541
Base pay
$119,931
Overtime
$13,346
Other pay
$5,886
Benefits
$68,378
Total compensation
$207,541

Samuel O'Hare works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. Samuel earned $207,541 in 2025.

Brian Bennett

Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$207,281
Base pay
$35,766
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$144,381
Benefits
$27,134
Total compensation
$207,281

Brian Bennett holds the role of Assistant Fire Chief at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $207,281.

Jasmine Lemus

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$207,277
Base pay
$98,565
Overtime
$43,073
Other pay
$3,339
Benefits
$62,300
Total compensation
$207,277

Jasmine Lemus holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $207,277.

Dejuan Thomas

Electrician/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$207,166
Base pay
$107,795
Overtime
$35,613
Other pay
$681
Benefits
$63,077
Total compensation
$207,166

Dejuan Thomas is a Electrician at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $207,166.

Farnaz Saleh Saber

Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$206,946
Base pay
$123,307
Overtime
$15,637
Other pay
$101
Benefits
$67,901
Total compensation
$206,946

Farnaz Saleh Saber holds the role of Hazardous Materials Specialist II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $206,946.

Allen Biglarian

Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$206,815
Base pay
$120,213
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,029
Benefits
$77,573
Total compensation
$206,815

Allen Biglarian is a Administrative Services Manager I at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $206,815.

Mamikon Nalchajyan

Planning Analyst, Fire/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$206,624
Base pay
$123,519
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,751
Benefits
$71,354
Total compensation
$206,624

Mamikon Nalchajyan is a Planning Analyst, Fire at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $206,624.