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 81
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
John Brian Murphy holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,164.
Executive Secretary III/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Marie Torres serves as a Executive Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,084.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Lucas Holmes works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Lucas earned $190,014 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, James Robinson serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $189,997.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Kimberlee Ledesma serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $189,977.
Community Services Liaison/Fire Department
Eugenia Chan holds the role of Community Services Liaison at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $189,953.
Senior Nursing Instructor/Fire Department
Tyler Nelson holds the role of Senior Nursing Instructor at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $189,923.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ennio Mendizabal is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $189,876.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Trever Stratton serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $189,850.
Electro-Mechanic/Fire Department
Erick Clark is a Electro-Mechanic at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $189,735.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ryan Stevenson works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Ryan earned $189,702 in 2025.
Forestry Assistant/Fire Department
Rosanne Centeno works as a Forestry Assistant for Fire Department. Rosanne earned $189,540 in 2025.
Forestry Assistant/Fire Department
Grant Dinson works as a Forestry Assistant for Fire Department. Grant earned $189,487 in 2025.
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor/Fire Department
Jared Snyder works as a Equipment Maintenance Supervisor for Fire Department. Jared earned $189,467 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Nicholas Farina is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $189,433.
Building Crafts Superintendent I/Fire Department
Trever Farnsworth is a Building Crafts Superintendent I at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $189,383.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Nicolas Kiyohara serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $189,381.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christian Flint works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Christian earned $189,372 in 2025.
Management Analyst/Fire Department
Monica Raya holds the role of Management Analyst at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $189,262.
Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Walter Collins serves as a Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $189,142.
Plumber/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Steven Montes serves as a Plumber. Their 2025 pay totaled $188,984.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Matthew Olson is a Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $188,937.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, James Ferguson serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $188,921.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Zachary Lombardo is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $188,902.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Jack George is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $188,893.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Stephen Srott works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Stephen earned $188,848 in 2025.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Martin Ellis holds the role of Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $188,837.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Juan Radillo holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $188,580.
Senior Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Mark Mccabe works as a Senior Fire Suppression Aid for Fire Department. Mark earned $188,579 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Vincent John Tainatongo holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $188,437.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Marc Choi holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $188,416.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
Denise Chen works as a Hazardous Materials Specialist II for Fire Department. Denise earned $188,368 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Bryan Hagan serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $188,365.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
Emily Shapourmanesh holds the role of Hazardous Materials Specialist II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $188,339.
Electrician/Fire Department
David Sterling holds the role of Electrician at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $188,329.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Nathan Groves serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $188,212.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Silvestre Alvarez holds the role of Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $188,193.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Kevin Hernandez is a Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $188,192.
Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Rodolfo Saavedra works as a Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic for Fire Department. Rodolfo earned $188,165 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Eduardo Blancas works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Eduardo earned $188,151 in 2025.