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 93
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Daniel Palma serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $150,959.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
William Johnson Jr is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $150,948.
Public Information Associate/Fire Department
Edith Yee Ting Lai works as a Public Information Associate for Fire Department. Edith earned $150,902 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Felix Brozyna-Vilim is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $150,842.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Jesus Real-Beas holds the role of Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,624.
Management Analyst/Fire Department
Lanae Aguilar works as a Management Analyst for Fire Department. Lanae earned $150,567 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel Rojas is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $150,393.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Nathan Zubak holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,118.
Rescue Boat Captain/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Christopher Lallone serves as a Rescue Boat Captain. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,941.
Accountant II/Fire Department
Afolake Olanrewaju works as a Accountant II for Fire Department. Afolake earned $149,771 in 2025.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Gerardo Moreno is a Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $149,631.
Senior Secretary III/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Aide Diaz serves as a Senior Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,606.
Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II/Fire Department
Martin Salazar holds the role of Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,448.
Departmental Civil Service Representative/Fire Department
Chelsey Brainard works as a Departmental Civil Service Representative for Fire Department. Chelsey earned $149,443 in 2025.
Fire Dispatcher Specialist/Fire Department
Adam Guzman works as a Fire Dispatcher Specialist for Fire Department. Adam earned $149,377 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Brandon Profitt serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $149,254.
Administrative Assistant II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Carmel Miller serves as a Administrative Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,007.
Hazardous Materials Specialist I/Fire Department
Matthew Barrios works as a Hazardous Materials Specialist I for Fire Department. Matthew earned $148,646 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jonathan Ciaramella works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jonathan earned $148,623 in 2025.
Accounting Officer I/Fire Department
Margarita Lucas works as a Accounting Officer I for Fire Department. Margarita earned $148,594 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Steven Rappoldt works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Steven earned $148,594 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Rodolfo Jasso holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,582.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Zahid Ruiz Moreno works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Zahid earned $148,525 in 2025.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Troy Palozzi is a Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $148,508.
Supvg Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Bernard Peters serves as a Supvg Fire Dispatcher. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,304.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Jacob Vertelney works as a Fire Suppression Aid for Fire Department. Jacob earned $148,212 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Wyatt Kircher serves as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,186.
Communications Services Analyst/Fire Department
Tanya Duck works as a Communications Services Analyst for Fire Department. Tanya earned $147,909 in 2025.
Management Secretary III/Fire Department
Veronica Acebedo holds the role of Management Secretary III at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,843.
Senior Secretary III/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Maria Antuna serves as a Senior Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,782.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Gregory Spandri serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $147,741.
Administrative Assistant II/Fire Department
Lucinda Ruiz holds the role of Administrative Assistant II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,716.
Administrative Assistant II/Fire Department
Michele Miles is a Administrative Assistant II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $147,711.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Diane Washington serves as a Fire Dispatcher II. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,671.
Management Secretary III/Fire Department
Sandra Kiamco works as a Management Secretary III for Fire Department. Sandra earned $147,655 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jimmy Lor holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,647.
Supvg Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Florina Paguia serves as a Supvg Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,633.
Assistant Supervising Payroll Clerk/Fire Department
Cynthia Tsan works as a Assistant Supervising Payroll Clerk for Fire Department. Cynthia earned $147,587 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Bryce Bannerman works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Bryce earned $147,512 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
William Curtis holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,451.