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 16
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.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Laura Uyeno is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $289,179.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Michael Bauer holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $289,020.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Ahmed Mian holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $289,015.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
At District Attorney, Darren Hall serves as a Senior Investigator, D.A.. Their 2025 pay totaled $288,765.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Destiny Ramsey holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $288,473.
Sergeant, D.A./District Attorney
Oliver Christia Balotro is a Sergeant, D.A. at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $288,296.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Jessica Balady-Gamble works as a Deputy District Attorney III for District Attorney. Jessica earned $287,992 in 2025.
Sergeant, D.A./District Attorney
Linnear Lawless holds the role of Sergeant, D.A. at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $287,794.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Victor Gee holds the role of Senior Investigator, D.A. at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $287,641.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Nicholas Liddi Iii holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $287,547.
Sergeant, D.A./District Attorney
Jason Hosch holds the role of Sergeant, D.A. at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $287,174.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
At District Attorney, John Williams serves as a Senior Investigator, D.A.. Their 2025 pay totaled $287,143.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
David Goldberg is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $286,577.
Sergeant, D.A./District Attorney
Andrea Marquez holds the role of Sergeant, D.A. at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $286,147.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Myle Phan serves as a Deputy District Attorney III. Their 2025 pay totaled $286,007.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Emily Ladino works as a Senior Investigator, D.A. for District Attorney. Emily earned $285,218 in 2025.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
William Villasenor is a Senior Investigator, D.A. at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $285,058.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
At District Attorney, Francisco Velasco serves as a Senior Investigator, D.A.. Their 2025 pay totaled $283,975.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Leila Tahmassebi holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $283,469.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Maria Ghobadi serves as a Deputy District Attorney III. Their 2025 pay totaled $282,668.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Lina Cohen is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $282,613.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Brent Mcclure holds the role of Senior Investigator, D.A. at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $282,349.
Principal Application Developer/District Attorney
Quang Dai works as a Principal Application Developer for District Attorney. Quang earned $282,171 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Edward Nison serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $282,147.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Justin Benson works as a Senior Investigator, D.A. for District Attorney. Justin earned $280,751 in 2025.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Marlon Morgan is a Senior Investigator, D.A. at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $280,615.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Rebecca Jackson works as a Senior Investigator, D.A. for District Attorney. Rebecca earned $280,438 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Timothy Beasley Henderson works as a Deputy District Attorney III for District Attorney. Timothy earned $279,945 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Cody Cameron Smith is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $279,717.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Jane Brownstone is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $279,687.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Henry Truong serves as a Deputy District Attorney III. Their 2025 pay totaled $279,600.