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 94
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Alejandro Romo serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $147,443.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Alexander Vital is a Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $147,378.
Medium Truck Driver/Fire Department
David Monday works as a Medium Truck Driver for Fire Department. David earned $147,276 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joseph Cox holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $146,913.
Medium Truck Driver/Fire Department
Brian Boethling works as a Medium Truck Driver for Fire Department. Brian earned $146,714 in 2025.
Senior Cook/Fire Department
At Fire Department, John Bergendahl serves as a Senior Cook. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,705.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Bodie Frye serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $146,639.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Keifer Reed works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Keifer earned $146,614 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Keegan Kloss serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $146,341.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Robert Markham Iii holds the role of Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $146,259.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Blake Malone works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Blake earned $146,209 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Nicholas Anolin is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $146,196.
Warehouse Worker II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, David Carr serves as a Warehouse Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,134.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
William Ferguson works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. William earned $146,019 in 2025.
Supvg Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant/Fire Department
Christopher Kennelly holds the role of Supvg Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,902.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Sungtehk Lee works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Sungtehk earned $145,870 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant I/Fire Department
Chase Haley works as a Administrative Assistant I for Fire Department. Chase earned $145,795 in 2025.
Senior Secretary III/Fire Department
Syuzanna Zakaryan is a Senior Secretary III at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $145,739.
Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant/Fire Department
Briana Chavez works as a Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant for Fire Department. Briana earned $145,720 in 2025.
Warehouse Worker II/Fire Department
Rudy Garcia is a Warehouse Worker II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $145,717.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Daniel Skinner works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Daniel earned $145,633 in 2025.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Tyler Barnett holds the role of Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,583.
Senior Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Ryan Burton is a Senior Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $145,582.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jonathan Nugent holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,515.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Tatiana Mcdowell works as a Fire Dispatcher II for Fire Department. Tatiana earned $145,504 in 2025.
Assistant Automotive Eqpt Coordinator/Fire Department
David Arai is a Assistant Automotive Eqpt Coordinator at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $145,335.
Management Analyst/Fire Department
Christopher Siverson holds the role of Management Analyst at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,320.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joshua Ashley is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $145,312.
Warehouse Worker III/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Sergio Zamudio serves as a Warehouse Worker III. Their 2025 pay totaled $145,291.
Management Analyst/Fire Department
Hester Chan-Lin works as a Management Analyst for Fire Department. Hester earned $145,250 in 2025.
Accountant II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Armenoui Latifian serves as a Accountant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $145,121.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Erik Neece holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,100.
Procurement Assistant II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jorge Rivera Romano serves as a Procurement Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $145,071.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Chad Portugal is a Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $145,032.
Carpenter/Fire Department
Larry Kempton holds the role of Carpenter at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,002.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Lekeisa Washington holds the role of Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,896.
Accounting Technician II/Fire Department
Danny Zapata holds the role of Accounting Technician II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,834.
Chief, Fire Fleet Services/Fire Department
Mitchell Connett is a Chief, Fire Fleet Services at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $144,817.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Salvador Navarro works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Salvador earned $144,590 in 2025.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Ian Tanap serves as a Fire Suppression Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,497.