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LA Lifeguards' $70.8M Salaries Spark Major Controversy

7/4/2025

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In Los Angeles, lifeguards' staggering salaries have ignited controversy, with one earning over $523,000 in 2024. A report shows 134 lifeguards raked in at least $200,000, amounting to a whopping $70.8 million in total compensation. Critics are raising alarms about this excess, especially as the city grapples with pressing public safety and budget challenges.

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In Los Angeles, lifeguards' staggering salaries have ignited controversy, with one earning over $523,000 in 2024. A report shows 134 lifeguards raked in at least $200,000, amounting to a whopping $70.8 million in total compensation. Critics are raising alarms about this excess, especially as the city grapples with pressing public safety and budget challenges.