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 46
Witness Assistant I, Da/District Attorney
Kenneth Nunez works as a Witness Assistant I, Da for District Attorney. Kenneth earned $85,183 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney I/District Attorney
Cedric Moon works as a Deputy District Attorney I for District Attorney. Cedric earned $84,748 in 2025.
Senior Clerk/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Drew Ramirez serves as a Senior Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,438.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/District Attorney
Victoria Vargas is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $84,436.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/District Attorney
Jessica Vazquez works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for District Attorney. Jessica earned $84,205 in 2025.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/District Attorney
Pichponnreay Suon holds the role of Legal Office Support Assistant I at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,084.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Kim Thompson serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,989.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Jennifer Salcido serves as a Deputy District Attorney III. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,940.
Deputy District Attorney I/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Alexander Popovic serves as a Deputy District Attorney I. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,607.
Senior Typist-Clerk/District Attorney
Kailah Williams is a Senior Typist-Clerk at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $83,370.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Candace Smith works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Candace earned $83,095 in 2025.
Senior Typist-Clerk/District Attorney
Leo Farhadian is a Senior Typist-Clerk at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $82,947.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/District Attorney
Cristal Cortez is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $82,861.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/District Attorney
Mayra Herrera Morales holds the role of Legal Office Support Assistant I at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,098.
Senior Clerk/District Attorney
Loriesa Vasquez holds the role of Senior Clerk at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,938.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Allison Barela serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,929.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/District Attorney
Isabel Gonzalez is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $81,181.
Management Assistant/District Attorney
Daniel Ayala works as a Management Assistant for District Attorney. Daniel earned $81,179 in 2025.
Victim Services Representative II/District Attorney
Enrile Tando Jr holds the role of Victim Services Representative II at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,874.
Witness Assistant I, Da/District Attorney
Jocelyn Diaz is a Witness Assistant I, Da at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $80,828.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Leslie Meller serves as a Deputy District Attorney III. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,369.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/District Attorney
Xitlali Villalobos works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for District Attorney. Xitlali earned $80,285 in 2025.
Senior Clerk/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Laura Reyes-Serpas serves as a Senior Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,162.
Deputy District Attorney I/District Attorney
Elisa Lee holds the role of Deputy District Attorney I at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,817.
Witness Assistant I, Da/District Attorney
Emily Rand is a Witness Assistant I, Da at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $78,790.
Deputy District Attorney I/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Jennifer Watanasutisas serves as a Deputy District Attorney I. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,544.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/District Attorney
Latrell Tyson works as a Legal Office Support Assistant I for District Attorney. Latrell earned $78,496 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney I/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Mark Cotter serves as a Deputy District Attorney I. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,302.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Barbara Turner is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $78,193.
Victim Services Representative II/District Attorney
Jannett Verduzco is a Victim Services Representative II at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $78,069.
Deputy District Attorney I/District Attorney
Peter Raptis is a Deputy District Attorney I at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $77,878.
Deputy District Attorney I/District Attorney
Nicholas Gonzalez is a Deputy District Attorney I at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $77,647.
Witness Assistant I, Da/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Tilisha Catchings serves as a Witness Assistant I, Da. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,611.
Deputy District Attorney I/District Attorney
Jaycynda Trifone-Woodruff works as a Deputy District Attorney I for District Attorney. Jaycynda earned $77,460 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney I/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Ethan Taase serves as a Deputy District Attorney I. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,337.
Deputy District Attorney I/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Ryan Miller serves as a Deputy District Attorney I. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,301.
Deputy District Attorney I/District Attorney
Adam Kevorkian works as a Deputy District Attorney I for District Attorney. Adam earned $77,289 in 2025.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/District Attorney
Erick Alexander Bautista Velasquez is a Legal Office Support Assistant I at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $77,213.
Deputy District Attorney I/District Attorney
Sue Youn Kim works as a Deputy District Attorney I for District Attorney. Sue earned $76,440 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Paula Gonzales works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Paula earned $76,095 in 2025.