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 14
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Stephanie Chavez works as a Deputy District Attorney III for District Attorney. Stephanie earned $306,785 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Tracy Sims is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $306,774.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Brenda Chan holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $306,647.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Laurie Castaneda holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $306,398.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Elizabeth French serves as a Deputy District Attorney III. Their 2025 pay totaled $306,189.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Pamela Revel Eisenstein is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $305,964.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Elizabeth Karb serves as a Deputy District Attorney III. Their 2025 pay totaled $305,821.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
William Pfaff holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $305,755.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Monique Preoteasa serves as a Deputy District Attorney III. Their 2025 pay totaled $305,599.
Captain,Da/District Attorney
Joel Grenier works as a Captain,Da for District Attorney. Joel earned $305,568 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Heather Brel is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $305,322.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Steven Mac works as a Deputy District Attorney III for District Attorney. Steven earned $305,200 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Rachel Bowers is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $305,002.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Jennifer Gowen holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $304,901.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Maurice Lallemand works as a Senior Investigator, D.A. for District Attorney. Maurice earned $304,857 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Eric Feil serves as a Deputy District Attorney III. Their 2025 pay totaled $304,738.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Alexandra Campbell serves as a Deputy District Attorney III. Their 2025 pay totaled $304,654.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Judith Donovan holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $304,564.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Elaine Ramsey is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $304,556.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Brittany Vannoy is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $304,369.
Head Deputy,District Attorney/District Attorney
Gregory Jennings holds the role of Head Deputy,District Attorney at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $304,100.
Sergeant, D.A./District Attorney
At District Attorney, Zare Voskanyan serves as a Sergeant, D.A.. Their 2025 pay totaled $303,870.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Jan Perlstein serves as a Deputy District Attorney III. Their 2025 pay totaled $303,519.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Lyle Riggs serves as a Deputy District Attorney III. Their 2025 pay totaled $303,317.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Amarilla Blondia holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $303,207.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Jody Little works as a Senior Investigator, D.A. for District Attorney. Jody earned $303,066 in 2025.
Sergeant, D.A./District Attorney
Christopher Hodek works as a Sergeant, D.A. for District Attorney. Christopher earned $302,892 in 2025.
Sergeant, D.A./District Attorney
Steven Ramos holds the role of Sergeant, D.A. at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $302,647.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Emily Chai is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $302,544.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Timothy Hu holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $302,500.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Eunice Kim works as a Deputy District Attorney III for District Attorney. Eunice earned $302,398 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Rosa Zavala works as a Deputy District Attorney III for District Attorney. Rosa earned $302,322 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Katrina Anderson works as a Deputy District Attorney III for District Attorney. Katrina earned $302,267 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Shane Michael works as a Deputy District Attorney III for District Attorney. Shane earned $302,005 in 2025.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Brian James is a Senior Investigator, D.A. at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $301,903.
Sergeant, D.A./District Attorney
At District Attorney, Jennifer Martin serves as a Sergeant, D.A.. Their 2025 pay totaled $301,737.
Sergeant, D.A./District Attorney
At District Attorney, Vincent Albo serves as a Sergeant, D.A.. Their 2025 pay totaled $301,527.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Reza Tajalli serves as a Deputy District Attorney III. Their 2025 pay totaled $301,318.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Jeffrey Hufford holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $300,243.
Sergeant, D.A./District Attorney
Maria Grimaldo works as a Sergeant, D.A. for District Attorney. Maria earned $299,943 in 2025.