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 20
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
At District Attorney, Brian Wong serves as a Senior Investigator, D.A.. Their 2025 pay totaled $244,367.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Megan Loebl holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $244,131.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Anthony Nelson works as a Deputy District Attorney III for District Attorney. Anthony earned $244,077 in 2025.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Laura Esquivel works as a Senior Investigator, D.A. for District Attorney. Laura earned $243,760 in 2025.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Jason Convento holds the role of Senior Investigator, D.A. at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $243,613.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Stanya Blakely works as a Senior Investigator, D.A. for District Attorney. Stanya earned $243,305 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Linda Baek serves as a Deputy District Attorney III. Their 2025 pay totaled $242,563.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Justin Schultz is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $242,560.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Nestor Santos is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $242,446.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Christopher Laidig works as a Deputy District Attorney III for District Attorney. Christopher earned $241,791 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Brian Hettinger serves as a Deputy District Attorney III. Their 2025 pay totaled $241,670.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Suzanna Friedman holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $241,660.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Nicholas Lusk holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $241,027.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Daniel Gerbo holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $240,432.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Teryl Hubert holds the role of Senior Investigator, D.A. at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $240,357.
Investigative Auditor,Da/District Attorney
Daniel Annabi holds the role of Investigative Auditor,Da at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $239,752.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Oscar Rodriguez holds the role of Senior Investigator, D.A. at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $239,741.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
At District Attorney, Thomas Leon serves as a Senior Investigator, D.A.. Their 2025 pay totaled $239,633.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
At District Attorney, Francisco Pinela serves as a Senior Investigator, D.A.. Their 2025 pay totaled $239,486.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Prianca Murthi holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $238,884.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Ursula Celeste Aguiar holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $238,828.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Gregory Apt is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $238,747.
Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Joel Bronson holds the role of Investigator, D.A. at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $238,423.
Executive Secretary V/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Sodabeh Sahab serves as a Executive Secretary V. Their 2025 pay totaled $238,303.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
Jessica Palasik works as a Deputy District Attorney II for District Attorney. Jessica earned $238,211 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
At District Attorney, David Kwon serves as a Deputy District Attorney III. Their 2025 pay totaled $237,883.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Ericka Coronado works as a Deputy District Attorney III for District Attorney. Ericka earned $237,206 in 2025.
Senior Information Systems Analyst/District Attorney
Annabelle Zrostlik is a Senior Information Systems Analyst at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $237,030.
Administrative Services Manager II/District Attorney
Anh Vo is a Administrative Services Manager II at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $236,626.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
At District Attorney, Arthur King serves as a Senior Investigator, D.A.. Their 2025 pay totaled $235,785.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Aviance Logan is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $235,601.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Justin Edwards works as a Senior Investigator, D.A. for District Attorney. Justin earned $235,566 in 2025.
Senior Information Systems Analyst/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Phariny Lim serves as a Senior Information Systems Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $235,439.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Alexander Ramirez works as a Senior Investigator, D.A. for District Attorney. Alexander earned $233,824 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Meghan Tallent serves as a Deputy District Attorney III. Their 2025 pay totaled $233,484.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Jorge Gutierrez is a Senior Investigator, D.A. at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $233,400.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
At District Attorney, Manuel Pedroza serves as a Senior Investigator, D.A.. Their 2025 pay totaled $233,301.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Luis Pacheco holds the role of Senior Investigator, D.A. at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $233,035.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Jessie Mcgrath holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $233,004.
Fiscal Officer I/District Attorney
Quoc Lam Tran works as a Fiscal Officer I for District Attorney. Quoc earned $232,860 in 2025.