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 76
Senior IT Technical Support Analyst/Fire Department
Brian Nakamura is a Senior IT Technical Support Analyst at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $206,599.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Tupua Seanoa is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $206,590.
Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II/Fire Department
Joseph Youman works as a Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II for Fire Department. Joseph earned $206,554 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Garrett Combs holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $206,495.
Safety Officer II/Fire Department
Jesus De Anda holds the role of Safety Officer II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $206,386.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Earl is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $206,214.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Robert Rios Jr works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Robert earned $206,150 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
James Golondzinier holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $206,130.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
David Bilar holds the role of Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $206,045.
Planning Analyst, Fire/Fire Department
Michael Blackwood is a Planning Analyst, Fire at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $205,989.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Theriot works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Christopher earned $205,961 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Kevin Graner holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $205,900.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joey Afota holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $205,899.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Warren Wheelock serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $205,827.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Tanner Vroom is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $205,753.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Ryan Makuta is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $205,619.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Riley Campbell works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Riley earned $205,550 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Arnold Rodriguez works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Arnold earned $205,499 in 2025.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Edgar Cortez serves as a Hazardous Materials Specialist II. Their 2025 pay totaled $205,478.
Senior Information Systems Analyst/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Pedro Arteaga serves as a Senior Information Systems Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $205,306.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Charles Pogue holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $205,298.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Marcus Wilson is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $205,234.
Refrigeration Mechanic/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Danny Gomez serves as a Refrigeration Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $205,172.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joshua Ane holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $205,170.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Adam Mowbray is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $204,962.
Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department
Tiffany Luu is a Administrative Services Manager I at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $204,879.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Brandon Peltier serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $204,786.
Departmental Civil Service Representative/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Liza Guerrero serves as a Departmental Civil Service Representative. Their 2025 pay totaled $204,656.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jonah Franco is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $204,434.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Matthew Haskins works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Matthew earned $204,372 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Justin Pratt works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. Justin earned $204,366 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jaskarn Chandel serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $204,134.
Management Fellow/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Patrick Mcgary serves as a Management Fellow. Their 2025 pay totaled $204,131.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Alexander Quinones serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $204,113.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jason Cervantes is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $204,005.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Austin Pearson holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $203,896.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Frank Ondatje serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $203,762.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Richard Williams serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $203,756.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Donald Bonsynat holds the role of Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $203,522.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Renae Jackson holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $203,515.