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 87
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Taylor Reddick serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $172,294.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Anthony Rodas serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $172,161.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel Allen works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Daniel earned $172,080 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Donald Mahlke works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Donald earned $171,996 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
K Sean Kinsner is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $171,733.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Andrew Jerzek is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $171,395.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Dennis Farrell serves as a Fire Equipment Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $171,368.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Shane O'Dor holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $171,356.
General Maintenance Worker/Fire Department
Bobby Toomer is a General Maintenance Worker at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $171,158.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brendan Light is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $171,056.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Adam Penticoff is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $170,998.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Javier Reyes works as a Fire Equipment Mechanic for Fire Department. Javier earned $170,973 in 2025.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Matthew Klein is a Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $170,887.
Management Analyst/Fire Department
Patricia Bennett holds the role of Management Analyst at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $170,885.
Senior Secretary III/Fire Department
Melissa Lambert is a Senior Secretary III at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $170,856.
Accountant II/Fire Department
Sandra Cortez works as a Accountant II for Fire Department. Sandra earned $170,730 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Gonzalez holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $170,691.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Thomas Varenchik works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Thomas earned $170,435 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Dennis Cota works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Dennis earned $170,402 in 2025.
Management Analyst/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jose Cortez serves as a Management Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $170,296.
Financial Specialist II/Fire Department
Michelle Zhang is a Financial Specialist II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $170,285.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
John Monso holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $170,211.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Maxwell Kumashiro holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $170,175.
Power Equipment Specification Writer/Fire Department
David Thornton holds the role of Power Equipment Specification Writer at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $170,070.
Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department
Yelizaveta Vagner works as a Administrative Services Manager I for Fire Department. Yelizaveta earned $170,018 in 2025.
General Maintenance Worker/Fire Department
Benjamin Camarillo works as a General Maintenance Worker for Fire Department. Benjamin earned $169,892 in 2025.
Transportation Truck Driver/Fire Department
Corey Coverdell is a Transportation Truck Driver at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $169,880.
Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department
Mayra Carrillo works as a Administrative Services Manager I for Fire Department. Mayra earned $169,796 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Summer Jackson serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $169,585.
Facilities Project Manager I/Fire Department
Phillip Dawkins Jr. works as a Facilities Project Manager I for Fire Department. Phillip earned $169,570 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Shane Dyer holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $169,559.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jessica Locke works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jessica earned $169,556 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jordan Bowen is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $169,539.
Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
Virginia Rupe holds the role of Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $169,526.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Gorges Alajijian is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $169,344.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jesus Ruiz Jr holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $169,327.
Senior Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Austin Ross holds the role of Senior Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $169,299.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Keone Wilkes serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $169,278.
Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Neill Niblett is a Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $169,153.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Lawrence is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $169,104.