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 23
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Russell Amundson works as a Senior Investigator, D.A. for District Attorney. Russell earned $208,744 in 2025.
Communications Manager (Uc)/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Joshua Rubenstein serves as a Communications Manager (Uc). Their 2025 pay totaled $208,298.
Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Andrew Gomez is a Investigator, D.A. at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $208,288.
Head Deputy,District Attorney/District Attorney
Ronald Geltz works as a Head Deputy,District Attorney for District Attorney. Ronald earned $208,005 in 2025.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Garrett Loo holds the role of Senior Investigator, D.A. at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $207,981.
Secretary,Unclassified/District Attorney
Norma O'Donnell works as a Secretary,Unclassified for District Attorney. Norma earned $207,965 in 2025.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Pete Akelian works as a Senior Investigator, D.A. for District Attorney. Pete earned $207,744 in 2025.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
At District Attorney, Matthew Landsberger serves as a Senior Investigator, D.A.. Their 2025 pay totaled $207,073.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Amanda Adams holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $205,974.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
Steve Santos holds the role of Deputy District Attorney II at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $205,229.
Administrative Services Manager I/District Attorney
Armineh Gharibian Masihi works as a Administrative Services Manager I for District Attorney. Armineh earned $205,160 in 2025.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Raul Garcia-Partida is a Senior Investigator, D.A. at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $204,875.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Jessica Prado holds the role of Senior Investigator, D.A. at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $204,554.
Supervising Paralegal/District Attorney
Tracy Anderson holds the role of Supervising Paralegal at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $204,530.
Fiscal Officer I/District Attorney
Mher Avetisyan is a Fiscal Officer I at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $204,435.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Connor Bernard is a Senior Investigator, D.A. at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $203,106.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
Shakay Crawford works as a Deputy District Attorney II for District Attorney. Shakay earned $202,759 in 2025.
Special Assistant, Da, Unclassified/District Attorney
James Foster is a Special Assistant, Da, Unclassified at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $202,274.
Administrative Services Manager I/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Robin Sadler serves as a Administrative Services Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $202,079.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Hollie Vega is a Senior Investigator, D.A. at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $201,632.
Senior Information Systems Analyst/District Attorney
Arin Aharonian is a Senior Information Systems Analyst at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $200,863.
Supvg Administrative Assistant III/District Attorney
Aida Barkhordarian is a Supvg Administrative Assistant III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $200,824.
Senior Application Developer/District Attorney
Werner Figueroa De La Cruz works as a Senior Application Developer for District Attorney. Werner earned $200,132 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
Daniel Ilacqua is a Deputy District Attorney II at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $199,672.
Administrative Services Manager I/District Attorney
Yolanda Tsen holds the role of Administrative Services Manager I at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $199,428.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
David Guerrero holds the role of Deputy District Attorney II at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $199,354.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Samantha Macdonald serves as a Deputy District Attorney III. Their 2025 pay totaled $199,184.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Alejandra Nava Carias holds the role of Senior Investigator, D.A. at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $199,122.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
Mark Hara works as a Deputy District Attorney II for District Attorney. Mark earned $198,895 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
Sarah Gustin holds the role of Deputy District Attorney II at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $196,892.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Allyson Taguchi serves as a Deputy District Attorney II. Their 2025 pay totaled $196,731.
Senior IT Technical Support Analyst/District Attorney
Vage Iskandaryan works as a Senior IT Technical Support Analyst for District Attorney. Vage earned $196,632 in 2025.
Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Elza Guevara works as a Investigator, D.A. for District Attorney. Elza earned $195,973 in 2025.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Michael Dickes holds the role of Senior Investigator, D.A. at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $195,428.
Information Systems Analyst II/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Michi Chavez serves as a Information Systems Analyst II. Their 2025 pay totaled $195,381.
Administrative Services Manager I/District Attorney
Stephanie Nguyen holds the role of Administrative Services Manager I at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $194,901.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Ryan Hang holds the role of Senior Investigator, D.A. at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $194,622.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
Rachel Brauer is a Deputy District Attorney II at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $194,406.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
William Paparian works as a Deputy District Attorney II for District Attorney. William earned $194,365 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
Sara Antoun works as a Deputy District Attorney II for District Attorney. Sara earned $194,253 in 2025.