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
Highest-paid first / page 11
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.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Tien Pham is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $325,184.
Sergeant, D.A./District Attorney
At District Attorney, Armando Alvarado serves as a Sergeant, D.A.. Their 2025 pay totaled $325,030.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Vanessa Zuniga works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Vanessa earned $324,816 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Jeffrey Boxer is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $324,690.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Kelly Howick holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $324,635.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Brandy Martinez works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Brandy earned $324,487 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Alexander Lara-Palmer is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $324,406.
Sergeant, D.A./District Attorney
Gilbert Miranda works as a Sergeant, D.A. for District Attorney. Gilbert earned $324,378 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Sara Radmore holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $324,334.
Sergeant, D.A./District Attorney
Edgar Ruelas holds the role of Sergeant, D.A. at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $324,267.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Miriam Tang serves as a Deputy District Attorney III. Their 2025 pay totaled $324,170.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Van Nelson serves as a Deputy District Attorney III. Their 2025 pay totaled $323,370.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Noelle Brown serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $323,258.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Jason Molina is a Senior Investigator, D.A. at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $323,194.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Joel Wilson works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Joel earned $322,951 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Brendan Gibson works as a Deputy District Attorney III for District Attorney. Brendan earned $322,929 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Marlon Powers holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $322,797.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Fiana Angelini holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $322,511.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Daphne Zamudio holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $321,792.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Brittney Phillips holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $321,346.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Sheetal Jhala is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $320,687.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Evelis De Garmo holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $320,527.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Robert Song works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Robert earned $320,510 in 2025.
Lieutenant,Da/District Attorney
Jenelle Meier works as a Lieutenant,Da for District Attorney. Jenelle earned $320,140 in 2025.
Lieutenant,Da/District Attorney
Hector Alvarado works as a Lieutenant,Da for District Attorney. Hector earned $320,100 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Matthew Allen works as a Deputy District Attorney III for District Attorney. Matthew earned $319,934 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Catherine Mariano works as a Deputy District Attorney III for District Attorney. Catherine earned $319,920 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Ryan Erlich is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $319,868.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Oksana Sigal holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $319,693.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Christopher Gray holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $319,581.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Casey Jarvis works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Casey earned $319,529 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Felipe Vela holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $319,396.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Lucrezia Roman works as a Deputy District Attorney III for District Attorney. Lucrezia earned $319,235 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Brian Rosenberg serves as a Deputy District Attorney III. Their 2025 pay totaled $319,034.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Ryan Tracy works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Ryan earned $318,764 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Brian Chang serves as a Deputy District Attorney III. Their 2025 pay totaled $318,635.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Reena Desai is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $318,583.