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 50
Senior Law Clerk/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Hailey Roknipour serves as a Senior Law Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,525.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/District Attorney
Roy Alvarado is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $33,092.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
Tibon Lawrence is a Deputy District Attorney II at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $33,058.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Alexcis Albert serves as a Deputy District Attorney II. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,964.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Kateri Modder is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $32,363.
Senior Law Clerk/District Attorney
David Olmedo-Barrera works as a Senior Law Clerk for District Attorney. David earned $32,220 in 2025.
Printer II/District Attorney
Joshua Yeh works as a Printer II for District Attorney. Joshua earned $31,904 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Nasim Lasman holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,685.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Leighton Rose works as a Senior Investigator, D.A. for District Attorney. Leighton earned $31,479 in 2025.
Senior Law Clerk/District Attorney
Carol Tognetti works as a Senior Law Clerk for District Attorney. Carol earned $30,986 in 2025.
Senior Law Clerk/District Attorney
Taylor Gilbertson holds the role of Senior Law Clerk at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,899.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/District Attorney
Germelyn Clare Geverola is a Legal Office Support Assistant I at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $30,879.
Student Worker/District Attorney
Abel Ballesteros Jr is a Student Worker at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $30,222.
Witness Assistant I, Da/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Faith Arteaga serves as a Witness Assistant I, Da. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,863.
Senior Typist-Clerk/District Attorney
Cayla Abarro is a Senior Typist-Clerk at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $28,884.
Evidence & Property Custodian/District Attorney
Luz Rodriguez works as a Evidence & Property Custodian for District Attorney. Luz earned $28,289 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney I/District Attorney
Ramyar Tabatabaian works as a Deputy District Attorney I for District Attorney. Ramyar earned $27,986 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney II/District Attorney
Bari Blackledge holds the role of Deputy District Attorney II at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,756.
Student Worker/District Attorney
Tonatiuh Tellez is a Student Worker at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $27,490.
Senior Law Clerk/District Attorney
Minh Hoang Le holds the role of Senior Law Clerk at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,484.
Victim Services Representative I/District Attorney
Wendy Ramirez Perez works as a Victim Services Representative I for District Attorney. Wendy earned $27,421 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Layla Ilbak is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $27,394.
Senior Law Clerk/District Attorney
Kamron Williams holds the role of Senior Law Clerk at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,904.
Paralegal/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Karla Maifeld serves as a Paralegal. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,864.
Deputy District Attorney I/District Attorney
Jacob Droeger is a Deputy District Attorney I at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $26,716.
Senior Law Clerk/District Attorney
Rachel Kizito-Ramos works as a Senior Law Clerk for District Attorney. Rachel earned $26,684 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Ruth Low holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,999.
Senior Law Clerk/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Kimberly Recarte serves as a Senior Law Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,479.
Victim Services Representative I/District Attorney
Allena Shadan holds the role of Victim Services Representative I at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,389.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
At District Attorney, Armando Fraga serves as a Senior Investigator, D.A.. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,325.
Printer II/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Albert Acevedo serves as a Printer II. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,258.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Candice Jan is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $25,099.
Deputy District Attorney I/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Sarah Silverstein serves as a Deputy District Attorney I. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,575.
Deputy District Attorney I/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Shawn Wadhwani serves as a Deputy District Attorney I. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,480.
Student Worker/District Attorney
Ivan Tam is a Student Worker at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $24,276.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/District Attorney
Elizabeth Hernandez is a Legal Office Support Assistant I at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $24,154.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Richard Dooley serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,608.
Witness Assistant II, Da/District Attorney
Vickie Sims holds the role of Witness Assistant II, Da at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,235.
Communications Manager (Uc)/District Attorney
Shaghayegh Tayefe Mohajer holds the role of Communications Manager (Uc) at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,944.
Senior Law Clerk/District Attorney
Jacob Rodriguez works as a Senior Law Clerk for District Attorney. Jacob earned $21,715 in 2025.