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 82
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Noah Hudgins serves as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $188,139.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Mark Tyler is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $188,108.
Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department
Anet Boghozyan Babrood works as a Administrative Services Manager I for Fire Department. Anet earned $188,006 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Fred Salmo holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $187,981.
Helicopter Mechanic/Fire Department
Jesse Weaver holds the role of Helicopter Mechanic at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $187,783.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Scott Edwards holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $187,761.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
Maria Clarissa Nugas holds the role of Hazardous Materials Specialist II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $187,662.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Melchor works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. David earned $187,477 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Daniel Zepeda serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $187,459.
Project Director I/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Edward Rhone serves as a Project Director I. Their 2025 pay totaled $187,432.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Samuel Mackie holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $187,416.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Cerena Lewis works as a Fire Dispatcher II for Fire Department. Cerena earned $187,292 in 2025.
Senior Nursing Instructor/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Nancy Alvarez serves as a Senior Nursing Instructor. Their 2025 pay totaled $187,281.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Omar Zepeda is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $187,263.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
Vivian Lee is a Hazardous Materials Specialist II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $187,207.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Mark Miller works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Mark earned $187,198 in 2025.
Information Systems Support Analyst I/Fire Department
Yui Law is a Information Systems Support Analyst I at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $187,181.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Tanner Osterkamp serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $187,058.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Hiro Oshiro Jimenez works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Hiro earned $186,931 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brantson Trahan works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Brantson earned $186,807 in 2025.
Senior Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Justin Hall holds the role of Senior Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $186,769.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Travis Dickey is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $186,728.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel O'Neill works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Daniel earned $186,724 in 2025.
Battalion Chief/56 Hours//Fire Department
At Fire Department, Brad Evans serves as a Battalion Chief/56 Hours/. Their 2025 pay totaled $186,661.
Staff Assistant III/Fire Department
Estela Contreras holds the role of Staff Assistant III at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $186,623.
Electro-Mechanic/Fire Department
Michael Vickroy works as a Electro-Mechanic for Fire Department. Michael earned $186,586 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Langston Bables serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $186,581.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Thomas Ward is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $186,576.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Mark Rega is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $186,552.
Forestry Assistant/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Sara Chin serves as a Forestry Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $186,499.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Reid Victores is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $186,321.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christian Lopez-Oregel works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Christian earned $186,281 in 2025.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Jason Sanderson is a Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $186,273.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Keegan Reeser holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $186,231.
Senior Assistant Telecommunications Systems Engineering/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Adedoyin Fetuga serves as a Senior Assistant Telecommunications Systems Engineering. Their 2025 pay totaled $186,078.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Damon Cooke works as a Fire Equipment Mechanic for Fire Department. Damon earned $186,048 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Michael Franklin serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $185,967.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Jonathan Dennell holds the role of Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,816.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Kevin Butler holds the role of Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,779.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Oscar Escamilla is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $185,708.