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 10
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Sandra Jimenez works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Sandra earned $333,237 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Edward Wiley serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $332,947.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Paul Przelomiec is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $332,869.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Michael Dean works as a Deputy District Attorney III for District Attorney. Michael earned $332,546 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Presciliano Duran is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $332,247.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Brian Soo-Hoo serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $332,141.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Juree Kim works as a Deputy District Attorney III for District Attorney. Juree earned $331,923 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Michael Derose serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $331,501.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Tal Kahana serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $331,417.
Sergeant, D.A./District Attorney
Jose Castro works as a Sergeant, D.A. for District Attorney. Jose earned $331,128 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Shen-Jay Fern serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $330,997.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Edward Madamba works as a Deputy District Attorney III for District Attorney. Edward earned $330,811 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Gabriel Kim is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $330,673.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Richard Gallegly works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Richard earned $330,443 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Steven Gates serves as a Deputy District Attorney III. Their 2025 pay totaled $330,368.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Seong Hoo Hong is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $330,323.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Susu Scott holds the role of Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $330,312.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Fateema Johnson works as a Deputy District Attorney III for District Attorney. Fateema earned $330,039 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Mariela Torres works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Mariela earned $330,025 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, John Perroni Iii serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $330,008.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Felicia Shu works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Felicia earned $329,974 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Ryan Gould is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $329,637.
Senior Investigator, D.A./District Attorney
Kevin Hoffman holds the role of Senior Investigator, D.A. at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $329,349.
Lieutenant,Da/District Attorney
Jay Chapman holds the role of Lieutenant,Da at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $329,329.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Dennis Lockfield holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $329,303.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Tina Behboudi serves as a Deputy District Attorney III. Their 2025 pay totaled $328,585.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Jon Hatami serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $328,436.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Jeffrey Herring serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $328,393.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Jason Clouse works as a Deputy District Attorney III for District Attorney. Jason earned $328,295 in 2025.
Sergeant, D.A./District Attorney
At District Attorney, Michael Kim serves as a Sergeant, D.A.. Their 2025 pay totaled $328,273.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Philip Wojdak works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Philip earned $328,260 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Yoobin Hernandez works as a Deputy District Attorney III for District Attorney. Yoobin earned $328,237 in 2025.
Sergeant, D.A./District Attorney
Norman Weisenstein works as a Sergeant, D.A. for District Attorney. Norman earned $328,196 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Tracey Whitney holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $327,537.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
At District Attorney, Lori Gray serves as a Deputy District Attorney IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $327,065.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Scott Dominguez holds the role of Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. In 2025, their total compensation was $326,739.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Lucrecia Boado is a Deputy District Attorney III at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $326,492.
Deputy District Attorney III/District Attorney
Shannon Sexton works as a Deputy District Attorney III for District Attorney. Shannon earned $326,228 in 2025.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Michelle Weiske is a Deputy District Attorney IV at District Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $325,974.
Deputy District Attorney IV/District Attorney
Colby Cano works as a Deputy District Attorney IV for District Attorney. Colby earned $325,841 in 2025.