Los Angeles County / Probation Department
Agency file
The Probation Department runs the corrections system — operating prisons and jails, supervising people in custody, and managing parole or probation.
In 2025, this agency had 4,133 employees with median total compensation of $155,245; the highest distinct record was $603,786.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 4,133 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($155,245) — 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 $255,745 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $57,312. 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 62
Dpy Prob Officer I, Resident Treat/Detention Services/Probation Department
Martell Waller holds the role of Dpy Prob Officer I, Resident Treat/Detention Services at Probation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,898.
Senior Information Technology Aide/Probation Department
Randall Kazee holds the role of Senior Information Technology Aide at Probation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,842.
Procurement Assistant II/Probation Department
Polly Zhou holds the role of Procurement Assistant II at Probation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,755.
Dpy Prob Officer I, Resident Treat/Detention Services/Probation Department
Denise Negrete works as a Dpy Prob Officer I, Resident Treat/Detention Services for Probation Department. Denise earned $134,710 in 2025.
Int Supervising Typist-Clerk/Probation Department
Sherye Carter holds the role of Int Supervising Typist-Clerk at Probation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,660.
Contract Program Auditor/Probation Department
Isela Mena holds the role of Contract Program Auditor at Probation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,430.
Dpy Prob Officer I, Resident Treat/Detention Services/Probation Department
Shanell Law is a Dpy Prob Officer I, Resident Treat/Detention Services at Probation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $134,356.
Senior Secretary I/Probation Department
Ariana Peralta is a Senior Secretary I at Probation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $134,316.
Detention Services Officer/Probation Department
Vanessa Gomez is a Detention Services Officer at Probation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $134,225.
Dpy Prob Officer I, Resident Treat/Detention Services/Probation Department
Cilicia Williams works as a Dpy Prob Officer I, Resident Treat/Detention Services for Probation Department. Cilicia earned $134,126 in 2025.
Investigator Aid, Probation/Probation Department
John Thompson works as a Investigator Aid, Probation for Probation Department. John earned $134,122 in 2025.
Head Cook/Probation Department
Rosalyn Morris works as a Head Cook for Probation Department. Rosalyn earned $133,940 in 2025.
Deputy Probation Officer II, Field/Probation Department
Christine Huber works as a Deputy Probation Officer II, Field for Probation Department. Christine earned $133,930 in 2025.
Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant/Probation Department
Kimberly Walker holds the role of Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant at Probation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,871.
Investigator Aid, Probation/Probation Department
At Probation Department, Stacy Pegues serves as a Investigator Aid, Probation. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,827.
Group Supervisor, Nights, Probation/Probation Department
At Probation Department, Mark Duran serves as a Group Supervisor, Nights, Probation. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,803.
Senior Secretary I/Probation Department
Kristin Medina holds the role of Senior Secretary I at Probation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,801.
Detention Services Officer/Probation Department
Kimberly Surratt is a Detention Services Officer at Probation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $133,746.
Detention Services Officer/Probation Department
Jean Bermudez is a Detention Services Officer at Probation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $133,745.
Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant/Probation Department
Vivian Gonzalez works as a Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant for Probation Department. Vivian earned $133,670 in 2025.
Group Supervisor, Nights, Probation/Probation Department
Christian Smith works as a Group Supervisor, Nights, Probation for Probation Department. Christian earned $133,659 in 2025.
Dpy Prob Officer I, Resident Treat/Detention Services/Probation Department
At Probation Department, Antonio Vargas serves as a Dpy Prob Officer I, Resident Treat/Detention Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,614.
Detention Services Officer/Probation Department
Johnetta Loyd is a Detention Services Officer at Probation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $133,575.
Deputy Probation Officer II, Field/Probation Department
At Probation Department, Mark Tena serves as a Deputy Probation Officer II, Field. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,515.
Staff Assistant II/Probation Department
At Probation Department, Regina Parker serves as a Staff Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,513.
Crew Instructor/Probation Department
Juan Amavizca holds the role of Crew Instructor at Probation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,490.
Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant/Probation Department
Yamileth Wilson is a Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant at Probation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $133,482.
Detention Services Officer/Probation Department
Janet Lewis holds the role of Detention Services Officer at Probation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,480.
Detention Services Officer/Probation Department
At Probation Department, Valerie Toro serves as a Detention Services Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,456.
Head Clerk/Probation Department
Maria Ramos works as a Head Clerk for Probation Department. Maria earned $133,429 in 2025.
Dpy Prob Officer I, Resident Treat/Detention Services/Probation Department
Gangelo Edmondson works as a Dpy Prob Officer I, Resident Treat/Detention Services for Probation Department. Gangelo earned $133,404 in 2025.
Senior Detention Services Officer/Probation Department
Gustavo Garcia works as a Senior Detention Services Officer for Probation Department. Gustavo earned $133,350 in 2025.
Investigator Aid, Probation/Probation Department
At Probation Department, Lcena Liggins serves as a Investigator Aid, Probation. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,280.
Group Supervisor, Nights, Probation/Probation Department
Shadonna Hooks is a Group Supervisor, Nights, Probation at Probation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $133,278.
Management Secretary III/Probation Department
Krystle Ramirez holds the role of Management Secretary III at Probation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,277.
Detention Services Officer/Probation Department
At Probation Department, Danny Alanis serves as a Detention Services Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,276.
Investigator Aid, Probation/Probation Department
Luis Magana works as a Investigator Aid, Probation for Probation Department. Luis earned $133,147 in 2025.
Deputy Probation Officer II, Field/Probation Department
Ratasha Smith is a Deputy Probation Officer II, Field at Probation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $133,106.
Dpy Prob Officer I, Resident Treat/Detention Services/Probation Department
Maria Guerrero holds the role of Dpy Prob Officer I, Resident Treat/Detention Services at Probation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,087.
Group Supervisor, Nights, Probation/Probation Department
Osbaldo Sandoval is a Group Supervisor, Nights, Probation at Probation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $133,082.