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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Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Tracey Whitney holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $327,537.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Lori Gray serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $327,065.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Scott Dominguez holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $326,739.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Lucrecia Boado is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $326,492.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Shannon Sexton works as a Deputy District Attorney III for District Attorney. Shannon earned $326,228 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Michelle Weiske is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $325,974.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Colby Cano works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Colby earned $325,841 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Melinda Murray serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $325,699.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Chad Gillette is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $325,646.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Jonathan Fuhrman is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $325,571.