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 6
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Darci Purvis is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $364,197.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Sarika Kim holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $364,112.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Jane Creighton holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $364,111.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Cynthia Meagher-Walker works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Cynthia earned $364,076 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Robin Allen serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $364,010.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Samer Hathout holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $363,834.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Natasha Cooper holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $363,466.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
At District Attorney, Brian Sugahara serves as a Senior Investigator, D.A.. Their 2025 pay totaled $363,380.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Donald Clem serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $363,088.
Head Deputy,District Attorney/District Attorney
Laura Kessner works as a Head Deputy,District Attorney for District Attorney. Laura earned $363,006 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Michele Hanisee is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $362,996.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Christi Frey serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $362,865.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Edwin Wakabayashi works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Edwin earned $362,592 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Dayan Mathai holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $362,143.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Mary Murray holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $361,998.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Mark Goldman works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Mark earned $361,949 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Marguerite Rizzo holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $361,799.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Michelle Humphrey serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $361,051.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Eileen Kim serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $360,905.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Phillip Stirling is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $360,829.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Anya Artan is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $360,680.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Patrick Frey is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $360,616.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Matthew Brown holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $360,609.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Simone Shay is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $360,487.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Nipa Cook holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $360,414.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Shaun Gipson is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $360,282.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Nazanin Yaghoubian works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Nazanin earned $360,228 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Richard Hicks holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $360,193.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Thomas Trainor works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Thomas earned $360,158 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Christine Kee is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $360,154.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Ashley Rosen holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $360,054.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Paul Thompson works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Paul earned $359,975 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Laura Knight works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Laura earned $359,936 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Elizabeth Marks works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Elizabeth earned $359,739 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Bobby Chen holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $359,722.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
William Chung is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $359,661.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Hailey Singh works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Hailey earned $359,475 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Bjorn Dodd is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $359,457.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Greg Cernok is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $359,237.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Gloria Marin serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $359,208.