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 42
Deputy District Attorney I/District Attorney
Brandon Tanter works as a Deputy District Attorney I for District Attorney. Brandon earned $107,840 in 2025.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Ani Andriasyan serves as a Legal Office Support Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,767.
Victim Services Representative II/District Attorney
Rosario Mariscal holds the role of Victim Services Representative II at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,721.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Linda Loftfield serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,640.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/District Attorney
Candace Cooper works as a Legal Office Support Assistant I for District Attorney. Candace earned $107,583 in 2025.
Legal Office Support Assistant II/District Attorney
Lori Mckenzie works as a Legal Office Support Assistant II for District Attorney. Lori earned $107,516 in 2025.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Sherry Watanabe serves as a Legal Office Support Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,433.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/District Attorney
April Acosta-Chavez works as a Legal Office Support Assistant I for District Attorney. April earned $107,325 in 2025.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/District Attorney
Rosa Kim works as a Legal Office Support Assistant I for District Attorney. Rosa earned $107,295 in 2025.
Management Assistant/District Attorney
Kenia Cruz works as a Management Assistant for District Attorney. Kenia earned $107,286 in 2025.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/District Attorney
Elva Padilla is a Legal Office Support Assistant I at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $107,218.
Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Esther Chang serves as a Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,743.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/District Attorney
Syreeta Diamond works as a Legal Office Support Assistant I for District Attorney. Syreeta earned $106,725 in 2025.
Victim Services Representative II/District Attorney
Ariana Garcia holds the role of Victim Services Representative II at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,526.
Victim Services Representative II/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Louie Mendez serves as a Victim Services Representative II. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,406.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/District Attorney
Amber James holds the role of Legal Office Support Assistant I at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,292.
Senior Typist-Clerk/District Attorney
Alma Vital is a Senior Typist-Clerk at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $106,194.
Legal Office Support Assistant II/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Sandra De La Cerda serves as a Legal Office Support Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,040.
Witness Assistant I, Da/District Attorney
Rosanne Martinez is a Witness Assistant I, Da at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $105,711.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Adriana Gonzalez serves as a Legal Office Support Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,642.
Legal Office Support Assistant II/District Attorney
Carolina Hernandez works as a Legal Office Support Assistant II for District Attorney. Carolina earned $105,635 in 2025.
Legal Office Support Assistant II/District Attorney
Maribel Maciel is a Legal Office Support Assistant II at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $105,550.
Warehouse Worker I/District Attorney
Stephanie Medina holds the role of Warehouse Worker I at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,352.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Kevin Young works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Kevin earned $105,071 in 2025.
Witness Assistant II, Da/District Attorney
John Paccione is a Witness Assistant II, Da at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $104,961.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/District Attorney
Marlene Tejeda Ramirez holds the role of Legal Office Support Assistant I at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,949.
Legal Office Support Assistant II/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Emily Delgado serves as a Legal Office Support Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,935.
Stenographic Reporter/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Sara Mahan serves as a Stenographic Reporter. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,858.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/District Attorney
Amanda Andrade is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $104,834.
Administrative Assistant I/District Attorney
Susan Kim works as a Administrative Assistant I for District Attorney. Susan earned $104,701 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Evangelina Acosta Valenzuela serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,329.
Supervising Typist-Clerk/District Attorney
Erika Hinojosa is a Supervising Typist-Clerk at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $104,175.
Senior Typist-Clerk/District Attorney
Terri Wilson is a Senior Typist-Clerk at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $104,137.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/District Attorney
Karina Stepanyan works as a Legal Office Support Assistant I for District Attorney. Karina earned $104,115 in 2025.
Senior Typist-Clerk/District Attorney
Linda Martinez is a Senior Typist-Clerk at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $104,063.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Evelia Cervantes serves as a Legal Office Support Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,055.
Senior Typist-Clerk/District Attorney
Laurie Tapia is a Senior Typist-Clerk at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $103,937.
Senior Typist-Clerk/District Attorney
Kymisha Harris is a Senior Typist-Clerk at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $103,801.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/District Attorney
Lissette Caceres is a Legal Office Support Assistant I at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $103,789.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/District Attorney
Tanya Lange works as a Legal Office Support Assistant I for District Attorney. Tanya earned $103,787 in 2025.