Chief Cook

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

1 employees hold this title in Probation Department. Median total compensation for the role is $170,150, above the department median of $155,245.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $170.2K
Role median: $170,150
Agency median: $155,245
Comparison: Above

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This role across Los Angeles County

Chief Cook is held in 3 Los Angeles County departments. In Probation Department, the median of $170,150 ranks #1 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Fire Department

$163,975 · 1

Sheriff

$140,596 · 3

Median total compensation for the Chief Cook role in other Los Angeles Countydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Chief Cook beyond Los Angeles County

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Los Angeles County, the median of $155,824 ranks #1 of 2. See Chief Cook across all of Los Angeles County →

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U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

$56,586 · 5

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Employees with this title

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Steven Equihua

Chief Cook/Probation Department

2025 total comp

$170,150

Base pay: $79,304
Overtime: $28,266
Other pay: $10,559
Benefits: $52,021
Total compensation: $170,150

Steven Equihua is a Chief Cook at Probation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $170,150.