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 7
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Annette Peterson serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $359,101.
Head Deputy,District Attorney/District Attorney
Lori Dery holds the role of Head Deputy,District Attorney at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $359,042.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Michael Blake works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Michael earned $358,656 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Carmelia Mejia holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $358,639.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Scott Collins is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $358,550.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Samuel Hulefeld serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $357,970.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Kenneth Chiu works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Kenneth earned $357,748 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Kennes Ma is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $357,624.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Nicholas Swertlow serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $357,584.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Stacy Mayoras is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $357,552.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Cynthia Barnes is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $357,548.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Islam Ramadan holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $357,528.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Lisa Daruty is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $357,483.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Paul Minnetian works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Paul earned $357,440 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Steven Lopez is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $357,315.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Kendra Carman holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $357,037.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Jeannette Bernstein works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Jeannette earned $356,952 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Hilary Williams is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $356,869.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Andrea Bouas is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $356,540.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Karen Brako holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $356,527.
Lieutenant,Da/District Attorney
David Bermejo works as a Lieutenant,Da for District Attorney. David earned $356,517 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Carolyn Donnel works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Carolyn earned $356,342 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
La Chandra Wilkerson works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. La earned $356,146 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Brock Lunsford serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $355,985.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Luke Sisak works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Luke earned $355,642 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Shonte Penland is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $355,364.
Special Assistant, Attorney, D.A.(Uc)/District Attorney
Irene Mc Leod holds the role of Special Assistant, Attorney, D.A.(Uc) at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $355,269.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Drew Josfan works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Drew earned $354,968 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Arunas Sodonis works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Arunas earned $354,726 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Robert Villa serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $354,431.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Brenda Lee serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $354,346.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Brian Kang works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Brian earned $354,323 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Byron Beck works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Byron earned $354,041 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Deborah Shaw Scott is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $353,530.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Michael Duarte works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Michael earned $352,321 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Marlene Sanchez holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $352,307.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Mary Escalante is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $352,015.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Lee Orquiola serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $351,949.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Michele Pincus holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $351,805.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Ethan Milius serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $351,768.