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 10
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jonathan Sudduth is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $454,585.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Erin Regan holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $454,516.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel Arreola holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $454,317.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Chell is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $454,226.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Charles Brigance holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $454,216.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jeffrey Rich holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $453,166.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Carlos Hernandez works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Carlos earned $453,144 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Chad Brown serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $452,869.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Craig Hirabayashi holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $452,698.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brett Davis holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $452,349.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Alfredo Ruiz Jr holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $452,310.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Curtis Stohr works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Curtis earned $452,299 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Albert Periquet is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $451,948.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brayden Turnbull holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $451,652.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joshua Bouck is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $451,245.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jesse Diaz works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jesse earned $450,626 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Marc Scott is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $450,589.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Cullen holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $450,341.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Aaron Salmon is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $450,092.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Peter Brignoni serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $450,081.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Drunasky holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $450,019.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Steven Hernandez serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $449,405.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Arthur Monroe Iii works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Arthur earned $448,465 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Neal Eggers is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $448,418.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Caleb Willis works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Caleb earned $447,985 in 2025.
Rescue Boat Captain/Fire Department
Dustin Wiggins is a Rescue Boat Captain at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $447,754.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Raul Macias serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $447,685.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joshua Nessa works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Joshua earned $447,606 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Bryan Del Aguila serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $447,270.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kristopher Lincoln works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Kristopher earned $447,146 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Gillotte works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. David earned $447,055 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Steven Kuch works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Steven earned $446,728 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel Altruz works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Daniel earned $446,688 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Henley works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Michael earned $445,324 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Bret Flowers serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $445,268.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Scott Rudiger holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $444,777.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Reade is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $444,752.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Daniel Wagner serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $444,691.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Freeman is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $444,051.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, David Laub serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $443,768.