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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 78

Dane O'Leary

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$200,247
Base pay
$108,847
Overtime
$39,405
Other pay
$1,951
Benefits
$50,044
Total compensation
$200,247

Dane O'Leary works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Dane earned $200,247 in 2025.

Brian Bayer

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$199,778
Base pay
$108,699
Overtime
$22,560
Other pay
$4,351
Benefits
$64,168
Total compensation
$199,778

Brian Bayer holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $199,778.

Zane Patterson

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$199,725
Base pay
$91,667
Overtime
$41,498
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$64,810
Total compensation
$199,725

At Fire Department, Zane Patterson serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $199,725.

Daniel Gonzalez

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$199,571
Base pay
$86,541
Overtime
$49,393
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$61,887
Total compensation
$199,571

At Fire Department, Daniel Gonzalez serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $199,571.

Tram Nguyen

Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$199,543
Base pay
$120,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,127
Benefits
$54,528
Total compensation
$199,543

Tram Nguyen is a Administrative Services Manager I at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $199,543.

Lucas Merideth

Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$199,495
Base pay
$119,931
Overtime
$7,352
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$70,462
Total compensation
$199,495

Lucas Merideth is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $199,495.

Parker Thomas

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$199,274
Base pay
$91,259
Overtime
$47,413
Other pay
$1,751
Benefits
$58,851
Total compensation
$199,274

Parker Thomas holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $199,274.

Leton Washington

Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$199,224
Base pay
$90,520
Overtime
$45,486
Other pay
$4,986
Benefits
$58,232
Total compensation
$199,224

Leton Washington works as a Fire Dispatcher II for Fire Department. Leton earned $199,224 in 2025.

Adriana Watson

Community Services Liaison/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$199,176
Base pay
$119,111
Overtime
$8,443
Other pay
$23,187
Benefits
$48,435
Total compensation
$199,176

Adriana Watson holds the role of Community Services Liaison at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $199,176.

Erik Brenner

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$199,102
Base pay
$99,544
Overtime
$44,329
Other pay
$2,490
Benefits
$52,739
Total compensation
$199,102

Erik Brenner works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Erik earned $199,102 in 2025.

Andreas Jung

Helicopter Mechanic/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$199,081
Base pay
$126,787
Overtime
$17,113
Other pay
$2,924
Benefits
$52,257
Total compensation
$199,081

Andreas Jung works as a Helicopter Mechanic for Fire Department. Andreas earned $199,081 in 2025.

Makenna Minniti

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$199,077
Base pay
$103,385
Overtime
$42,651
Other pay
$1,968
Benefits
$51,073
Total compensation
$199,077

Makenna Minniti holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $199,077.

Seth Willis

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$199,020
Base pay
$86,541
Overtime
$64,994
Other pay
$1,769
Benefits
$45,716
Total compensation
$199,020

Seth Willis works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Seth earned $199,020 in 2025.

Sami Mrestani

Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$198,785
Base pay
$119,256
Overtime
$15,919
Other pay
$5,179
Benefits
$58,431
Total compensation
$198,785

Sami Mrestani is a Hazardous Materials Specialist II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $198,785.

Dane Crowder

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$198,709
Base pay
$88,997
Overtime
$49,868
Other pay
$1,751
Benefits
$58,093
Total compensation
$198,709

At Fire Department, Dane Crowder serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $198,709.

Danny Varzi

Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$198,693
Base pay
$118,771
Overtime
$11,070
Other pay
$5,642
Benefits
$63,210
Total compensation
$198,693

Danny Varzi holds the role of Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $198,693.

Blake Hubbell

Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$198,556
Base pay
$122,964
Overtime
$17,260
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$56,582
Total compensation
$198,556

At Fire Department, Blake Hubbell serves as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $198,556.

Kazuko Takahashi

Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$198,534
Base pay
$120,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,355
Benefits
$68,291
Total compensation
$198,534

Kazuko Takahashi holds the role of Administrative Services Manager I at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $198,534.

Daniel Chau

Administrative Services Manager II/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$198,474
Base pay
$121,997
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12,176
Benefits
$64,301
Total compensation
$198,474

At Fire Department, Daniel Chau serves as a Administrative Services Manager II. Their 2025 pay totaled $198,474.

Paul Pelasky

Facilities Project Manager II/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$198,363
Base pay
$149,425
Overtime
$755
Other pay
$2,301
Benefits
$45,882
Total compensation
$198,363

Paul Pelasky works as a Facilities Project Manager II for Fire Department. Paul earned $198,363 in 2025.

Leticia Pacillas

Community Services Liaison/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$198,351
Base pay
$119,111
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,676
Benefits
$52,564
Total compensation
$198,351

At Fire Department, Leticia Pacillas serves as a Community Services Liaison. Their 2025 pay totaled $198,351.

Lauren Mcnulty

Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$198,269
Base pay
$130,232
Overtime
$3,330
Other pay
$7,484
Benefits
$57,223
Total compensation
$198,269

At Fire Department, Lauren Mcnulty serves as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $198,269.

Michael Chiuppi

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$198,211
Base pay
$87,194
Overtime
$57,498
Other pay
$1,784
Benefits
$51,735
Total compensation
$198,211

At Fire Department, Michael Chiuppi serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $198,211.

Arturo Chayra Iii

Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$198,177
Base pay
$91,871
Overtime
$39,916
Other pay
$4,318
Benefits
$62,072
Total compensation
$198,177

Arturo Chayra Iii works as a Fire Dispatcher II for Fire Department. Arturo earned $198,177 in 2025.

Jessie Cote

Staff Assistant III/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$197,990
Base pay
$97,070
Overtime
$33,193
Other pay
$7,233
Benefits
$60,494
Total compensation
$197,990

Jessie Cote works as a Staff Assistant III for Fire Department. Jessie earned $197,990 in 2025.

Viridiana Angel

Forestry Assistant/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$197,839
Base pay
$103,908
Overtime
$41,678
Other pay
$2,499
Benefits
$49,754
Total compensation
$197,839

Viridiana Angel holds the role of Forestry Assistant at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $197,839.

James Callier Jr

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$197,777
Base pay
$97,204
Overtime
$32,648
Other pay
$1,751
Benefits
$66,174
Total compensation
$197,777

James Callier Jr is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $197,777.

Anthony Pacheco

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$197,532
Base pay
$99,544
Overtime
$49,075
Other pay
$3,220
Benefits
$45,693
Total compensation
$197,532

Anthony Pacheco is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $197,532.

Alec Brower

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$197,483
Base pay
$102,890
Overtime
$41,896
Other pay
$1,962
Benefits
$50,735
Total compensation
$197,483

Alec Brower works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Alec earned $197,483 in 2025.

Kailah O'Brien

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$197,380
Base pay
$99,544
Overtime
$50,126
Other pay
$1,984
Benefits
$45,726
Total compensation
$197,380

At Fire Department, Kailah O'Brien serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $197,380.

Michael Wurzel

Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$197,372
Base pay
$116,132
Overtime
$5,183
Other pay
$3,632
Benefits
$72,425
Total compensation
$197,372

Michael Wurzel holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $197,372.

Mee Ma

Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$197,359
Base pay
$119,965
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,862
Benefits
$53,532
Total compensation
$197,359

Mee Ma works as a Administrative Services Manager I for Fire Department. Mee earned $197,359 in 2025.

Wolhan Ovalle Sosa

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$197,345
Base pay
$87,651
Overtime
$45,322
Other pay
$2,101
Benefits
$62,271
Total compensation
$197,345

Wolhan Ovalle Sosa holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $197,345.

Tony Chen

Information Technology Security Specialist/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$197,293
Base pay
$131,909
Overtime
$2,959
Other pay
$7,326
Benefits
$55,099
Total compensation
$197,293

Tony Chen works as a Information Technology Security Specialist for Fire Department. Tony earned $197,293 in 2025.

Gary Lauritzen

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$197,284
Base pay
$88,977
Overtime
$43,404
Other pay
$2,200
Benefits
$62,703
Total compensation
$197,284

Gary Lauritzen works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Gary earned $197,284 in 2025.

Sean Hastings

Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$197,227
Base pay
$118,446
Overtime
$5,016
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$72,015
Total compensation
$197,227

At Fire Department, Sean Hastings serves as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $197,227.

Travis Wight

Supvg Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$197,204
Base pay
$105,672
Overtime
$32,123
Other pay
$3,928
Benefits
$55,481
Total compensation
$197,204

Travis Wight holds the role of Supvg Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $197,204.

David Kornoff

Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$197,126
Base pay
$124,191
Overtime
$5,585
Other pay
$253
Benefits
$67,097
Total compensation
$197,126

David Kornoff is a Hazardous Materials Specialist II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $197,126.

Relles Aquino

Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$197,050
Base pay
$120,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,001
Benefits
$62,161
Total compensation
$197,050

Relles Aquino is a Administrative Services Manager I at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $197,050.

Patrick Carter

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$197,030
Base pay
$50,791
Overtime
$1,236
Other pay
$103,359
Benefits
$41,644
Total compensation
$197,030

Patrick Carter is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $197,030.