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 28
Administrative Assistant III/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Cathy Ma serves as a Administrative Assistant III. Their 2025 pay totaled $161,250.
Administrative Assistant III/District Attorney
Qian Cen is a Administrative Assistant III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $160,598.
Paralegal/District Attorney
Daniel Garcia holds the role of Paralegal at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $160,517.
Paralegal/District Attorney
Jacqueline Aceves is a Paralegal at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $160,470.
Paralegal/District Attorney
Alberto Herrera holds the role of Paralegal at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $160,358.
Paralegal/District Attorney
Wei Yue Deng is a Paralegal at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $160,160.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/District Attorney
Cecilia Ramirez is a Legal Office Support Assistant I at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $160,034.
Hearing Officer,District Attorney/District Attorney
Nancy Mora works as a Hearing Officer,District Attorney for District Attorney. Nancy earned $160,008 in 2025.
Senior Secretary V/District Attorney
Leyna Tran is a Senior Secretary V at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $159,818.
Hearing Officer,District Attorney/District Attorney
Risyaf Ramli works as a Hearing Officer,District Attorney for District Attorney. Risyaf earned $159,813 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
Jade Laverty works as a Deputy District Attorney II for District Attorney. Jade earned $159,737 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
Kevin Rivas is a Deputy District Attorney II at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $159,723.
Senior Paralegal/District Attorney
Sandy Stevenson is a Senior Paralegal at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $159,455.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
Stephen Trevino is a Deputy District Attorney II at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $159,265.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Karin Khachatorian serves as a Deputy District Attorney II. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,126.
Deputy District Attorney I/District Attorney
Sophia Lima is a Deputy District Attorney I at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $159,061.
Video Production Specialist/District Attorney
Alejandro Alex Mendoza works as a Video Production Specialist for District Attorney. Alejandro earned $159,033 in 2025.
Paralegal/District Attorney
Maria Torres is a Paralegal at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $158,966.
Paralegal/District Attorney
Shontay Moore holds the role of Paralegal at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,942.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
Hossein Eshaghi works as a Deputy District Attorney II for District Attorney. Hossein earned $158,920 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Celeste Lozano serves as a Deputy District Attorney II. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,858.
Secretary V/District Attorney
Yolanda Gonzales holds the role of Secretary V at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,968.
Accountant III/District Attorney
Suleman Madha holds the role of Accountant III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,931.
Secretary V/District Attorney
Dorothie Mitra holds the role of Secretary V at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,919.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Nathalie Garcia serves as a Deputy District Attorney II. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,898.
Senior Board Specialist/District Attorney
Patricia Farias holds the role of Senior Board Specialist at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,758.
Management Secretary III/District Attorney
Rebeca Ita is a Management Secretary III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $157,574.
Administrative Services Manager I/District Attorney
Ani Hatamian works as a Administrative Services Manager I for District Attorney. Ani earned $157,041 in 2025.
Paralegal/District Attorney
Marta Rodriguez is a Paralegal at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $156,952.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Jordan Mickle serves as a Deputy District Attorney II. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,929.
Supervising Paralegal/District Attorney
Angelina Arellano works as a Supervising Paralegal for District Attorney. Angelina earned $156,817 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Anthony Macklin serves as a Deputy District Attorney II. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,519.
Supvg Victim Services Representative/District Attorney
Erik Mardirosian holds the role of Supvg Victim Services Representative at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,453.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
Niki Razipour holds the role of Deputy District Attorney II at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,441.
Paralegal/District Attorney
Chone-Li Yang is a Paralegal at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $156,418.
Paralegal/District Attorney
Amy De Silva is a Paralegal at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $156,162.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
At District Attorney, William Trinidad serves as a Deputy District Attorney II. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,964.
Supervising Payroll Clerk III/District Attorney
Dora Taylor holds the role of Supervising Payroll Clerk III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,730.
Paralegal/District Attorney
Veronica Polanco holds the role of Paralegal at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,698.
Senior Paralegal/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Eileen Romero serves as a Senior Paralegal. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,696.