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 77
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Ericka Lorenz is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $203,465.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Paul Kang works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Paul earned $203,330 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Sean Nollan is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $203,116.
Compliance Auditor/Fire Department
Uwaifo Obanor holds the role of Compliance Auditor at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $203,096.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Edward Pierce serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $203,095.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ryan Ramos holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $203,078.
Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department
Charlotte Coker Anyankor holds the role of Administrative Services Manager I at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $202,928.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Logan Smith works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Logan earned $202,882 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Robert Reardon works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Robert earned $202,874 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Henry Adams holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $202,855.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Justice Bennett works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Justice earned $202,829 in 2025.
Helicopter Mechanic/Fire Department
Joseph Martinez holds the role of Helicopter Mechanic at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $202,813.
Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II/Fire Department
Erlinda Baque holds the role of Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $202,770.
Supvg Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
Yvette Llacuna works as a Supvg Fire Dispatcher for Fire Department. Yvette earned $202,763 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Victor Villa serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $202,654.
Hazardous Materials Specialist III/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Justin Tao serves as a Hazardous Materials Specialist III. Their 2025 pay totaled $202,255.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Eric Tran is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $202,215.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Weston Gillotte serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $202,147.
Deputy Forester/Fire Department
Wen Wang works as a Deputy Forester for Fire Department. Wen earned $202,130 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Samuel Hernandez serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $202,125.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Elijah Vidal works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Elijah earned $202,075 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joseph Ralston is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $201,956.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Shane Mcnabb is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $201,878.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Lauren Gottschalk serves as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $201,841.
Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department
Tracy Flores is a Administrative Services Manager I at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $201,804.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Hector Gamboa is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $201,640.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Cameron Weeks holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $201,263.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joshua Jones holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $201,247.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brennan Ikeda is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $201,160.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Mark Palos is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $200,991.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Thomas Doman Jr is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $200,887.
Administrative Services Manager II/Fire Department
Jennipher Baeza is a Administrative Services Manager II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $200,704.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Lauren Olvera works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Lauren earned $200,684 in 2025.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Jacqueline Lincoln is a Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $200,629.
Electro-Mechanic/Fire Department
Albert Garcia is a Electro-Mechanic at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $200,605.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Cody Starbird holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $200,578.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joseph Aloisi Jr holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $200,429.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Tai Hyung Kang is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $200,409.
Management Secretary III/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Esperanza Sanchez serves as a Management Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $200,321.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Sydney Gagnier works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Sydney earned $200,255 in 2025.