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 99
Forestry Assistant/Fire Department
Carlos Calderon works as a Forestry Assistant for Fire Department. Carlos earned $131,788 in 2025.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Julien Cojulun works as a Fire Suppression Aid for Fire Department. Julien earned $131,538 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
James Peralta works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. James earned $131,504 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Chavez is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $131,502.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Cade Bruno holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,488.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Dimitri Ramirez holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,242.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brian Goodrich holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,233.
Heavy Truck Driver/Fire Department
Aaron Corona holds the role of Heavy Truck Driver at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,110.
Staff Assistant II/Fire Department
Ryan Castellanos works as a Staff Assistant II for Fire Department. Ryan earned $131,108 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Davis Pratt works as a Ocean Lifeguard for Fire Department. Davis earned $131,108 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Collin Gausselin is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $131,038.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jacob Loeb serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $131,037.
Accountant II/Fire Department
Melody Campos is a Accountant II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $131,029.
Accounting Technician II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Chanthida Krin serves as a Accounting Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,971.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Julian Gonzalez serves as a Fire Suppression Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,885.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Max Taylor is a Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $130,864.
Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II/Fire Department
Eddy Gomez is a Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $130,634.
Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant/Fire Department
Jestine Peou is a Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $130,629.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Richard Castro serves as a Fire Suppression Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,573.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Chase Fearon holds the role of Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,522.
Video Production Specialist/Fire Department
Christopher Thomas works as a Video Production Specialist for Fire Department. Christopher earned $130,483 in 2025.
Senior Information Technology Aide/Fire Department
Miguel Gonzalez holds the role of Senior Information Technology Aide at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,447.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Dylan Hernandez holds the role of Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,432.
Electronics Communication Equipment Installer/Fire Department
Miguel Martinez holds the role of Electronics Communication Equipment Installer at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,334.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Trevor Robbins holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,268.
Fire Permit Technician/Fire Department
At Fire Department, James Dominguez serves as a Fire Permit Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,195.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
John Delatorre is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $130,107.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Nicholas Albert holds the role of Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,075.
Financial Specialist II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Kim Thuan Huynh serves as a Financial Specialist II. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,025.
Plumber/Fire Department
Guillermo Rios works as a Plumber for Fire Department. Guillermo earned $129,970 in 2025.
Senior Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Trevor Hemsley holds the role of Senior Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,819.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Anthony Dowty is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,808.
Network Systems Administrator I/Fire Department
Justin Adriano holds the role of Network Systems Administrator I at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,807.
Public Information Assistant/Fire Department
Kaelyn Floyd is a Public Information Assistant at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,806.
Accountant II/Fire Department
Doan Nguyen is a Accountant II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,769.
Information Systems Analyst I/Fire Department
Vira Chen holds the role of Information Systems Analyst I at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,736.
Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant/Fire Department
Karen Cuellar is a Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,696.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Dylan Grushkin holds the role of Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,671.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Martin Deleon serves as a Fire Suppression Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,520.
Secretary III/Fire Department
Julissa Garcia is a Secretary III at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,493.