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 100
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Probation Department
Maria Sandoval Monge is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Probation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $17,570.
Dpy Prob Officer I, Resident Treat/Detention Services/Probation Department
Marilu Velasco works as a Dpy Prob Officer I, Resident Treat/Detention Services for Probation Department. Marilu earned $17,506 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Probation Department
At Probation Department, Zaakiya Cuellar serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,160.
Safety & Security Specialist/Probation Department
Alvaro Rubio is a Safety & Security Specialist at Probation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $17,060.
Safety & Security Specialist/Probation Department
Kevin Davis works as a Safety & Security Specialist for Probation Department. Kevin earned $16,971 in 2025.
Group Supervisor, Nights, Probation/Probation Department
Shelia Hinton is a Group Supervisor, Nights, Probation at Probation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $16,856.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Probation Department
Amy Kuei works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Probation Department. Amy earned $16,694 in 2025.
Group Supervisor, Nights, Probation/Probation Department
Jesse Vargas holds the role of Group Supervisor, Nights, Probation at Probation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,550.
Group Supervisor, Nights, Probation/Probation Department
At Probation Department, Martha Meza serves as a Group Supervisor, Nights, Probation. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,545.
Group Supervisor, Nights, Probation/Probation Department
Crystal Spann works as a Group Supervisor, Nights, Probation for Probation Department. Crystal earned $16,544 in 2025.
Senior Cook/Probation Department
Francisco Bobadilla is a Senior Cook at Probation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $16,502.
Deputy Probation Officer II, Field/Probation Department
At Probation Department, Dionne Smith serves as a Deputy Probation Officer II, Field. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,364.
Group Supervisor, Nights, Probation/Probation Department
Robin Torres is a Group Supervisor, Nights, Probation at Probation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $16,318.
Custodian/Probation Department
At Probation Department, Troy Turner serves as a Custodian. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,261.
Group Supervisor, Nights, Probation/Probation Department
At Probation Department, Dameka Hill serves as a Group Supervisor, Nights, Probation. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,215.
Supvg Deputy Probation Officer/Probation Department
Ernest Walker holds the role of Supvg Deputy Probation Officer at Probation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,143.
Administrative Services Manager I/Probation Department
Montserrat Espejel holds the role of Administrative Services Manager I at Probation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,136.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Probation Department
Jose Torres Ii works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Probation Department. Jose earned $16,074 in 2025.
Supvg Deputy Probation Officer/Probation Department
Tanya Davis-Tyler holds the role of Supvg Deputy Probation Officer at Probation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,934.
Management Secretary IV/Probation Department
Bianca Traylor works as a Management Secretary IV for Probation Department. Bianca earned $15,908 in 2025.
Supvg Deputy Probation Officer/Probation Department
Altovise Abner holds the role of Supvg Deputy Probation Officer at Probation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,250.
Supvg Deputy Probation Officer/Probation Department
Derrick Green holds the role of Supvg Deputy Probation Officer at Probation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,130.
Detention Services Officer/Probation Department
Brandie Pelayo works as a Detention Services Officer for Probation Department. Brandie earned $14,892 in 2025.
Detention Services Officer/Probation Department
Elizabeth Olvera holds the role of Detention Services Officer at Probation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,809.
Supvg Detention Services Officer/Probation Department
Clemmie Murdock is a Supvg Detention Services Officer at Probation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $14,465.
Deputy Probation Officer II, Field/Probation Department
Rhonda Smith-Mayberry holds the role of Deputy Probation Officer II, Field at Probation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,136.
Deputy Probation Officer II, Field/Probation Department
At Probation Department, Carrie Swain serves as a Deputy Probation Officer II, Field. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,136.
Supvg Deputy Probation Officer/Probation Department
Monique Chanaiwa is a Supvg Deputy Probation Officer at Probation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $14,075.
Senior Detention Services Officer/Probation Department
Jack Johnson is a Senior Detention Services Officer at Probation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $14,057.
Detention Services Officer/Probation Department
Robert Chang works as a Detention Services Officer for Probation Department. Robert earned $13,940 in 2025.
Deputy Director, Probation (Uc)/Probation Department
Sanford Rose works as a Deputy Director, Probation (Uc) for Probation Department. Sanford earned $13,850 in 2025.
Safety & Security Specialist/Probation Department
Alvin Powell holds the role of Safety & Security Specialist at Probation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,817.
Group Supervisor, Nights, Probation/Probation Department
At Probation Department, Ericka Orrante serves as a Group Supervisor, Nights, Probation. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,558.
Deputy Probation Officer III/Probation Department
Michael Smilor works as a Deputy Probation Officer III for Probation Department. Michael earned $13,362 in 2025.
Deputy Probation Officer III/Probation Department
Erick Jeter is a Deputy Probation Officer III at Probation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $13,254.
Supvg Deputy Probation Officer/Probation Department
At Probation Department, Gustavo Mojarro serves as a Supvg Deputy Probation Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,218.
Detention Services Officer/Probation Department
Joshua Carrillo holds the role of Detention Services Officer at Probation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,986.
Detention Services Officer/Probation Department
At Probation Department, Klarissa Hernandez serves as a Detention Services Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,919.
Dpy Prob Officer I, Resident Treat/Detention Services/Probation Department
Melvin Young Jr holds the role of Dpy Prob Officer I, Resident Treat/Detention Services at Probation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,861.
Supvg Deputy Probation Officer/Probation Department
Carlos Vargas Jr holds the role of Supvg Deputy Probation Officer at Probation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,671.