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 47
Victim Services Representative II/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Betsy Barboza serves as a Victim Services Representative II. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,870.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Michael Mallano serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,812.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/District Attorney
Helen Cardosa is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $74,646.
District Attorney's Field Deputy/District Attorney
Ricardo Santiago works as a District Attorney's Field Deputy for District Attorney. Ricardo earned $74,227 in 2025.
Legal Office Support Assistant II/District Attorney
Grace Siciliano is a Legal Office Support Assistant II at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $73,606.
Victim Services Representative II/District Attorney
Melissa Corral works as a Victim Services Representative II for District Attorney. Melissa earned $73,595 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Trudi White-Black holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,244.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Anne Ingalls is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $72,544.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Christian Chavarria serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,426.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/District Attorney
Leilanie Rosales works as a Legal Office Support Assistant I for District Attorney. Leilanie earned $72,348 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
Sung Min is a Deputy District Attorney II at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $71,622.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Dennis Vincent serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,474.
Victim Services Representative II/District Attorney
Donna Burns works as a Victim Services Representative II for District Attorney. Donna earned $70,612 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Tricia Halstead is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $70,187.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Kelly Anne Tatman holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,013.
Witness Assistant I, Da/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Teresa Kamara serves as a Witness Assistant I, Da. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,845.
Administrative Services Manager II/District Attorney
Edwin Calderon works as a Administrative Services Manager II for District Attorney. Edwin earned $68,913 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/District Attorney
Emily Rios is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $68,695.
Accounting Technician II/District Attorney
Anilga Vartoomiankhoygani works as a Accounting Technician II for District Attorney. Anilga earned $68,301 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney I/District Attorney
Aleksandra Vysotskaia is a Deputy District Attorney I at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $68,300.
Witness Assistant I, Da/District Attorney
Varantsov Gevorgyan works as a Witness Assistant I, Da for District Attorney. Varantsov earned $68,243 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney I/District Attorney
Melanie Besnilian is a Deputy District Attorney I at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $67,534.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
At District Attorney, James Hildreth serves as a Senior Investigator, D.A.. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,038.
Accountant II/District Attorney
Cherry Tran works as a Accountant II for District Attorney. Cherry earned $66,271 in 2025.
Automotive Equipment Coordinator/District Attorney
Sergio Gonzalez is a Automotive Equipment Coordinator at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $65,941.
Paralegal/District Attorney
Damaris Soto is a Paralegal at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $65,124.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
Kevin Kelly works as a Deputy District Attorney II for District Attorney. Kevin earned $65,071 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney I/District Attorney
Ryan Clark-Reyes works as a Deputy District Attorney I for District Attorney. Ryan earned $64,224 in 2025.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Steven Lasiter works as a Senior Investigator, D.A. for District Attorney. Steven earned $64,048 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/District Attorney
Stephen Lastimado is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $63,513.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Tanya Newton works as a Senior Investigator, D.A. for District Attorney. Tanya earned $63,155 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Linda Bradlyn is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $62,882.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Crystal Wammack is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $62,295.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
At District Attorney, Clint Dragoo serves as a Senior Investigator, D.A.. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,670.
Victim Services Representative II/District Attorney
Manar Dawood holds the role of Victim Services Representative II at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,998.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
James Davis-Siegel is a Deputy District Attorney II at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $60,262.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
James Baker holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,697.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Peter Purmalis holds the role of Senior Investigator, D.A. at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,686.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/District Attorney
Lilia Megerdich is a Legal Office Support Assistant I at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $59,234.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Melanie Morales serves as a Legal Office Support Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,493.