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Fire Captain

Average Late-Career Fire Captain Salary in Los Angeles, California

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$141,000
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Avg. Base Salary (USD)
25%
$80k
MEDIAN
$141k
75%
$175k

The average salary for a Fire Captain is $141,000 in 2025

Base Salary
$80k - $175k
Total Pay
$80k - $175k
(last updated Apr 10 2019)
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What Do Fire Captains Do?

Fire Captain Tasks
  • Oversee the daily activities of Fire personnel during assigned shift.
  • Supervise and participate in the daily care and maintenance of fire station, equipment and grounds.
  • Manage, motivate, train and evaluate team of Fire employees; schedule and prioritize non-emergency activities such as pre-fire planning and training activities.
  • Direct all aspects of fire crews during fire and emergency operations.
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Common Health Benefits for a Fire Captain

Medical
100%
Dental
100%
Vision
100%

Gender Breakdown for Fire Captains

Male
100.0%
This data is based on 2 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Fire Captains

What is the highest pay for Fire Captains in Los Angeles?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Fire Captain in Los Angeles is $NaN / year

What is the lowest pay for Fire Captains in Los Angeles?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Fire Captain in Los Angeles is $NaN / year

How can Fire Captains increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Fire Captain is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Fire Captain that oversees more junior Fire Captains, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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