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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 9

Brian Banks

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$463,276
Base pay
$153,347
Overtime
$189,170
Other pay
$19,564
Benefits
$101,195
Total compensation
$463,276

Brian Banks is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $463,276.

Alejandro Magana

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$463,229
Base pay
$174,836
Overtime
$178,148
Other pay
$2,951
Benefits
$107,294
Total compensation
$463,229

At Fire Department, Alejandro Magana serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $463,229.

Timothy Taylor

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$463,075
Base pay
$152,718
Overtime
$196,853
Other pay
$13,034
Benefits
$100,470
Total compensation
$463,075

At Fire Department, Timothy Taylor serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $463,075.

Hans Christian

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$462,958
Base pay
$183,090
Overtime
$180,595
Other pay
$2,149
Benefits
$97,124
Total compensation
$462,958

At Fire Department, Hans Christian serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $462,958.

Kevin Lindley

Pilot, Fire Services/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$462,199
Base pay
$149,722
Overtime
$208,760
Other pay
$3,896
Benefits
$99,821
Total compensation
$462,199

Kevin Lindley works as a Pilot, Fire Services for Fire Department. Kevin earned $462,199 in 2025.

Jason Swan

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$461,967
Base pay
$184,058
Overtime
$127,571
Other pay
$30,205
Benefits
$120,133
Total compensation
$461,967

Jason Swan holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $461,967.

John Mcpherson

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$461,584
Base pay
$147,406
Overtime
$214,172
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$98,256
Total compensation
$461,584

John Mcpherson is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $461,584.

Jason Leslie

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$461,396
Base pay
$180,591
Overtime
$150,840
Other pay
$16,976
Benefits
$112,989
Total compensation
$461,396

Jason Leslie works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jason earned $461,396 in 2025.

Casey Thompson

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$461,265
Base pay
$156,579
Overtime
$195,237
Other pay
$7,318
Benefits
$102,131
Total compensation
$461,265

Casey Thompson holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $461,265.

Aric Porro

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$461,096
Base pay
$156,579
Overtime
$195,049
Other pay
$9,100
Benefits
$100,368
Total compensation
$461,096

Aric Porro holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $461,096.

Max Bell Iii

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$461,070
Base pay
$175,135
Overtime
$175,779
Other pay
$1,751
Benefits
$108,405
Total compensation
$461,070

Max Bell Iii holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $461,070.

Bradley Beckwith

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$461,000
Base pay
$144,645
Overtime
$225,664
Other pay
$2,149
Benefits
$88,542
Total compensation
$461,000

Bradley Beckwith is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $461,000.

Nicholas Berkuta Iv

Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$459,120
Base pay
$267,080
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$51,651
Benefits
$140,389
Total compensation
$459,120

Nicholas Berkuta Iv is a Assistant Fire Chief at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $459,120.

Scott Harlan

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$458,702
Base pay
$175,676
Overtime
$147,739
Other pay
$21,077
Benefits
$114,210
Total compensation
$458,702

Scott Harlan works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Scott earned $458,702 in 2025.

Mark Rubeshaw

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$458,326
Base pay
$189,838
Overtime
$149,091
Other pay
$6,426
Benefits
$112,971
Total compensation
$458,326

At Fire Department, Mark Rubeshaw serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $458,326.

Ryan Fogg

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$457,920
Base pay
$167,061
Overtime
$176,887
Other pay
$6,962
Benefits
$107,010
Total compensation
$457,920

At Fire Department, Ryan Fogg serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $457,920.

Carl Guillemet

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$457,869
Base pay
$204,043
Overtime
$137,478
Other pay
$2,150
Benefits
$114,198
Total compensation
$457,869

Carl Guillemet holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $457,869.

Kevin Banfield

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$457,784
Base pay
$180,591
Overtime
$165,906
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$109,537
Total compensation
$457,784

Kevin Banfield holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $457,784.

John Pearce

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$457,722
Base pay
$180,591
Overtime
$134,791
Other pay
$23,366
Benefits
$118,974
Total compensation
$457,722

John Pearce works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. John earned $457,722 in 2025.

Jay Sartoris

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$457,697
Base pay
$180,591
Overtime
$150,270
Other pay
$13,611
Benefits
$113,225
Total compensation
$457,697

Jay Sartoris holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $457,697.

Adolfo Chanez

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$457,428
Base pay
$150,451
Overtime
$198,838
Other pay
$2,150
Benefits
$105,989
Total compensation
$457,428

Adolfo Chanez is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $457,428.

Jeffrey Wilk

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$457,423
Base pay
$180,591
Overtime
$164,500
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$110,582
Total compensation
$457,423

At Fire Department, Jeffrey Wilk serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $457,423.

William Oney

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$457,218
Base pay
$176,034
Overtime
$168,908
Other pay
$2,873
Benefits
$109,403
Total compensation
$457,218

At Fire Department, William Oney serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $457,218.

Raul Rodriguez

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$457,144
Base pay
$167,460
Overtime
$178,294
Other pay
$18,840
Benefits
$92,550
Total compensation
$457,144

Raul Rodriguez is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $457,144.

Reuben Romero

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$456,987
Base pay
$205,658
Overtime
$122,801
Other pay
$20,452
Benefits
$108,076
Total compensation
$456,987

Reuben Romero is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $456,987.

Kenny Koester

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$456,969
Base pay
$156,579
Overtime
$200,542
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$98,098
Total compensation
$456,969

Kenny Koester is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $456,969.

Alexander Abdalla

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$456,925
Base pay
$178,575
Overtime
$166,433
Other pay
$2,151
Benefits
$109,766
Total compensation
$456,925

Alexander Abdalla works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Alexander earned $456,925 in 2025.

Christopher Clowar

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$456,859
Base pay
$161,792
Overtime
$193,039
Other pay
$1,751
Benefits
$100,277
Total compensation
$456,859

Christopher Clowar holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $456,859.

Luis Hernandez

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$456,523
Base pay
$173,582
Overtime
$171,705
Other pay
$2,950
Benefits
$108,286
Total compensation
$456,523

Luis Hernandez is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $456,523.

Jayd Swendseid

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$456,183
Base pay
$181,500
Overtime
$309
Other pay
$165,645
Benefits
$108,729
Total compensation
$456,183

Jayd Swendseid holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $456,183.

Terry Millsaps

Battalion Chief/56 Hours//Fire Department

2025 total comp
$456,181
Base pay
$210,556
Overtime
$115,354
Other pay
$6,678
Benefits
$123,593
Total compensation
$456,181

Terry Millsaps works as a Battalion Chief/56 Hours/ for Fire Department. Terry earned $456,181 in 2025.

Victor Leal

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$456,081
Base pay
$150,240
Overtime
$215,371
Other pay
$2,950
Benefits
$87,520
Total compensation
$456,081

Victor Leal holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $456,081.

Bryan Noyes

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$456,045
Base pay
$177,581
Overtime
$169,026
Other pay
$1,749
Benefits
$107,689
Total compensation
$456,045

At Fire Department, Bryan Noyes serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $456,045.

Brian Tobar

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$455,902
Base pay
$181,408
Overtime
$136,175
Other pay
$21,424
Benefits
$116,895
Total compensation
$455,902

At Fire Department, Brian Tobar serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $455,902.

Kenichi Ballew-Haskett

Section Chief, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$455,875
Base pay
$205,776
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$116,851
Benefits
$133,248
Total compensation
$455,875

At Fire Department, Kenichi Ballew-Haskett serves as a Section Chief, Lifeguard Services, Fire. Their 2025 pay totaled $455,875.

Rolando Meza

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$455,618
Base pay
$160,355
Overtime
$190,590
Other pay
$2,950
Benefits
$101,723
Total compensation
$455,618

Rolando Meza works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Rolando earned $455,618 in 2025.

Mark Metcalf

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$455,155
Base pay
$167,460
Overtime
$159,070
Other pay
$17,975
Benefits
$110,650
Total compensation
$455,155

At Fire Department, Mark Metcalf serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $455,155.

Bennie Sims Jr.

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$454,874
Base pay
$160,538
Overtime
$176,475
Other pay
$11,636
Benefits
$106,225
Total compensation
$454,874

Bennie Sims Jr. is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $454,874.

Ryan Watson

Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$454,867
Base pay
$175,135
Overtime
$146,587
Other pay
$18,551
Benefits
$114,594
Total compensation
$454,867

Ryan Watson is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $454,867.

Brian Rafieoulnejad

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$454,808
Base pay
$149,708
Overtime
$214,855
Other pay
$3,351
Benefits
$86,894
Total compensation
$454,808

At Fire Department, Brian Rafieoulnejad serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $454,808.