Los Angeles County / District Attorney
Agency file
The District Attorney handles legal functions of government — prosecution, legal advice, and representing the state in court.
In 2025, this agency had 2,038 employees with median total compensation of $170,947; the highest distinct record was $622,896.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 2,038 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($170,947) — 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 $364,010 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $77,460. 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
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Sergeant, D.A./District Attorney
Aleina Smith works as a Sergeant, D.A. for District Attorney. Aleina earned $290,524 in 2025.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Victor Munoz works as a Senior Investigator, D.A. for District Attorney. Victor earned $290,506 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Karen Montoya works as a Deputy District Attorney III for District Attorney. Karen earned $290,059 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Melany Froidevaux serves as a Deputy District Attorney III. Their 2025 pay totaled $290,043.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
George Morris works as a Deputy District Attorney III for District Attorney. George earned $289,889 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Peggy Kane serves as a Deputy District Attorney III. Their 2025 pay totaled $289,783.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Morgan Mallory works as a Deputy District Attorney III for District Attorney. Morgan earned $289,734 in 2025.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Thomas Doan works as a Senior Investigator, D.A. for District Attorney. Thomas earned $289,692 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Thushari Wijesinghe holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $289,526.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Brittany Saleeby is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $289,525.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
At District Attorney, Ruby Kazmirski serves as a Senior Investigator, D.A.. Their 2025 pay totaled $289,461.