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Investigator III, Public Defender

Inspect and investigate for compliance with regulations, document findings, and recommend action.

17 employees hold this title in Public Defender. Median total compensation for the role is $238,812, above the department median of $178,093.

Employees
17
Total payroll
$3.7M
Role median
$238,812
Agency median
$178,093
Comparison
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What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$39,046$263,773+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 17 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Los Angeles County

Investigator III, Public Defender is held in 2 Los Angeles County departments. In Public Defender, the median of $238,812 ranks #1 of 2.

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Median total compensation for the Investigator III, Public Defender role in other Los Angeles Countydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Dean Deruise

Investigator III, Public Defender/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$264,562
Base pay
$172,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,644
Benefits
$81,558
Total compensation
$264,562

At Public Defender, Dean Deruise serves as a Investigator III, Public Defender. Their 2025 pay totaled $264,562.

Ruben Castellanos

Investigator III, Public Defender/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$262,097
Base pay
$166,711
Overtime
$5,280
Other pay
$10,182
Benefits
$79,924
Total compensation
$262,097

Ruben Castellanos is a Investigator III, Public Defender at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $262,097.

Sergio Holling

Investigator III, Public Defender/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$254,467
Base pay
$166,711
Overtime
$840
Other pay
$9,206
Benefits
$77,710
Total compensation
$254,467

Sergio Holling is a Investigator III, Public Defender at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $254,467.

Jacquelyn Edwards

Investigator III, Public Defender/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$252,537
Base pay
$166,711
Overtime
$2,039
Other pay
$16,943
Benefits
$66,844
Total compensation
$252,537

Jacquelyn Edwards holds the role of Investigator III, Public Defender at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $252,537.

Salvador Garcia

Investigator III, Public Defender/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$246,997
Base pay
$160,849
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,495
Benefits
$79,653
Total compensation
$246,997

Salvador Garcia holds the role of Investigator III, Public Defender at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $246,997.

Troy Shin

Investigator III, Public Defender/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$246,660
Base pay
$157,703
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,241
Benefits
$79,716
Total compensation
$246,660

At Public Defender, Troy Shin serves as a Investigator III, Public Defender. Their 2025 pay totaled $246,660.

Gregory Stone

Investigator III, Public Defender/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$244,095
Base pay
$163,239
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,905
Benefits
$74,951
Total compensation
$244,095

Gregory Stone is a Investigator III, Public Defender at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $244,095.

Gregory Lawrence

Investigator III, Public Defender/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$240,198
Base pay
$160,998
Overtime
$10,833
Other pay
$11,652
Benefits
$56,715
Total compensation
$240,198

At Public Defender, Gregory Lawrence serves as a Investigator III, Public Defender. Their 2025 pay totaled $240,198.

Rhasaan Wilson

Investigator III, Public Defender/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$238,812
Base pay
$152,669
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,950
Benefits
$80,193
Total compensation
$238,812

Rhasaan Wilson works as a Investigator III, Public Defender for Public Defender. Rhasaan earned $238,812 in 2025.

Paul De Medeiros

Investigator III, Public Defender/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$232,803
Base pay
$155,454
Overtime
$1,675
Other pay
$5,372
Benefits
$70,302
Total compensation
$232,803

Paul De Medeiros works as a Investigator III, Public Defender for Public Defender. Paul earned $232,803 in 2025.

Roger Moore

Investigator III, Public Defender/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$229,212
Base pay
$157,916
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,594
Benefits
$62,702
Total compensation
$229,212

Roger Moore holds the role of Investigator III, Public Defender at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $229,212.

Tammy Duong

Investigator III, Public Defender/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$226,837
Base pay
$157,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,505
Benefits
$60,056
Total compensation
$226,837

Tammy Duong is a Investigator III, Public Defender at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $226,837.

Margie Zamarron

Investigator III, Public Defender/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$222,122
Base pay
$154,427
Overtime
$898
Other pay
$8,445
Benefits
$58,352
Total compensation
$222,122

At Public Defender, Margie Zamarron serves as a Investigator III, Public Defender. Their 2025 pay totaled $222,122.

Honour Henry

Investigator III, Public Defender/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$220,228
Base pay
$154,615
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,137
Benefits
$59,476
Total compensation
$220,228

Honour Henry works as a Investigator III, Public Defender for Public Defender. Honour earned $220,228 in 2025.

Craig Williams

Investigator III, Public Defender/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$211,969
Base pay
$151,638
Overtime
$2,056
Other pay
$11,626
Benefits
$46,649
Total compensation
$211,969

At Public Defender, Craig Williams serves as a Investigator III, Public Defender. Their 2025 pay totaled $211,969.

Joaquin Rodriquez Jr

Investigator III, Public Defender/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$65,579
Base pay
$19,355
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,468
Benefits
$40,756
Total compensation
$65,579

Joaquin Rodriquez Jr is a Investigator III, Public Defender at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $65,579.

Jay Komosinski

Investigator III, Public Defender/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$39,046
Base pay
$5,999
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,504
Benefits
$4,543
Total compensation
$39,046

At Public Defender, Jay Komosinski serves as a Investigator III, Public Defender. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,046.