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 49
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Neda Hatamian serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,551.
Senior Secretary III/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Donna Betancourt serves as a Senior Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,489.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Carlos Oliva holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,423.
Departmental Personnel Assistant/District Attorney
Kai Morgan works as a Departmental Personnel Assistant for District Attorney. Kai earned $45,039 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
Madison Standon works as a Deputy District Attorney II for District Attorney. Madison earned $44,393 in 2025.
Intermediate Clerk/District Attorney
Michelle Calzada is a Intermediate Clerk at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $44,292.
Intermediate Clerk/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Agustin Ramirez-Ortiz serves as a Intermediate Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,100.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Kenneth Kladifko is a Senior Investigator, D.A. at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $43,601.
Student Professional Worker I/District Attorney
Brenda Garcia Aguilar holds the role of Student Professional Worker I at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,639.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Steven Weiss holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,449.
Deputy District Attorney I/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Elia Petrosian serves as a Deputy District Attorney I. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,312.
Deputy District Attorney I/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Blake Berich serves as a Deputy District Attorney I. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,628.
Deputy District Attorney I/District Attorney
Matthew Galang works as a Deputy District Attorney I for District Attorney. Matthew earned $39,537 in 2025.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/District Attorney
Leslie Mendez is a Legal Office Support Assistant I at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $39,440.
Deputy District Attorney I/District Attorney
Michael Song is a Deputy District Attorney I at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $39,277.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Gilbert Roldan works as a Senior Investigator, D.A. for District Attorney. Gilbert earned $39,215 in 2025.
Intermediate Clerk/District Attorney
Veronica Sanchez works as a Intermediate Clerk for District Attorney. Veronica earned $38,594 in 2025.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Olga Reyes Carrasco serves as a Legal Office Support Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,539.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
Jason Torres holds the role of Deputy District Attorney II at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,470.
Deputy District Attorney I/District Attorney
Robin Chand holds the role of Deputy District Attorney I at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,438.
Deputy District Attorney I/District Attorney
Cristina Terrazas is a Deputy District Attorney I at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $37,970.
Senior Law Clerk/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Christopher Chung serves as a Senior Law Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,780.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
Artin Afkhami is a Deputy District Attorney II at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $37,441.
Legal Office Support Assistant II/District Attorney
Pamela Brown holds the role of Legal Office Support Assistant II at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,372.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Antonio Avila Jr works as a Senior Investigator, D.A. for District Attorney. Antonio earned $36,869 in 2025.
Data Scientist/District Attorney
Vivek N. Bhavsar holds the role of Data Scientist at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,418.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Diana Carbajal is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $36,026.
Senior Law Clerk/District Attorney
Jacob Moore holds the role of Senior Law Clerk at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,755.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
At District Attorney, Roberto Allas serves as a Senior Investigator, D.A.. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,712.
Senior Law Clerk/District Attorney
Herbert Paschal works as a Senior Law Clerk for District Attorney. Herbert earned $35,684 in 2025.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Michael Robinson holds the role of Senior Investigator, D.A. at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,860.
Senior Law Clerk/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Taylor Vanwicklen serves as a Senior Law Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,841.
Deputy District Attorney I/District Attorney
Marisa Amaya works as a Deputy District Attorney I for District Attorney. Marisa earned $34,741 in 2025.
Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Dominic Montoya works as a Investigator, D.A. for District Attorney. Dominic earned $34,653 in 2025.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Mark Cruz works as a Senior Investigator, D.A. for District Attorney. Mark earned $34,632 in 2025.
Senior Law Clerk/District Attorney
Chloe Von Helmolt works as a Senior Law Clerk for District Attorney. Chloe earned $34,621 in 2025.
Senior Law Clerk/District Attorney
Ian Bellah is a Senior Law Clerk at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $34,573.
Senior Law Clerk/District Attorney
Kristen Shear is a Senior Law Clerk at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $34,276.
Senior Law Clerk/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Morgan Rojo serves as a Senior Law Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,903.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Judith Reif serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,730.