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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Head Deputy,District Attorney/District Attorney
Charles Chaiyarachta is a Head Deputy,District Attorney at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $397,301.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Jose Gonzalez works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Jose earned $397,198 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Candice Henry works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Candice earned $396,900 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Whelma Llanos holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $396,764.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Michael Michelena serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $396,293.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Cheryl Gaines is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $395,840.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Kenneth Lynch is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $395,723.
Head Deputy,District Attorney/District Attorney
Rouman Ebrahim works as a Head Deputy,District Attorney for District Attorney. Rouman earned $392,288 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Duke Chau serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $391,670.
Head Deputy,District Attorney/District Attorney
Belle Chen works as a Head Deputy,District Attorney for District Attorney. Belle earned $391,656 in 2025.
Administrative Deputy, Da, Unclassified/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Navjot Kaur serves as a Administrative Deputy, Da, Unclassified. Their 2025 pay totaled $390,176.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Dean Bengston holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $389,991.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Iliana Alvarez holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $389,919.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Geoffrey Lewin holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $389,844.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Kathy Ta serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $389,819.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Sean Carney serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $389,783.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Ruby Arias serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $389,609.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Don Syn holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $389,087.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Courtney Armendariz works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Courtney earned $388,522 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Arisa Mattson serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $388,309.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Steven Dickman works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Steven earned $388,219 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
David Barkhurst works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. David earned $388,196 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Miji Vellakkatel works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Miji earned $388,022 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Pak Kouch is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $387,985.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Haralambos Zoumberakis holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $387,250.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Tannaz Mokayef works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Tannaz earned $387,086 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Julie Kramer works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Julie earned $386,752 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Cassandra Thorp serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $386,527.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Rachel Greene holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $386,451.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Mara Mcilvain is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $386,026.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Guy Shirley serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $385,988.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Daniel Akemon holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $385,914.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Steven Belis works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Steven earned $385,660 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Christopher Baker holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $385,409.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Kenneth Meyer works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Kenneth earned $385,193 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Radhika Jonas is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $385,166.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Donn Hoffman serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $385,095.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Keith Duckett is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $384,774.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Tina Hooks serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $384,574.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Valerie Little is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $383,982.