Los Angeles County / Sheriff
Agency file
The Sheriff provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.
In 2025, this agency had 15,342 employees with median total compensation of $212,576; the highest distinct record was $1,283,802.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 15,342 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($212,576) — 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 $352,496 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $80,408. 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 1
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
Daniel Mailloux is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $1,283,802.
Commander/Sheriff
Michael Hannemann works as a Commander for Sheriff. Michael earned $1,016,453 in 2025.
Captain/Sheriff
At Sheriff, Jason Schreiner serves as a Captain. Their 2025 pay totaled $865,930.
Commander/Sheriff
Kresimir Kovac works as a Commander for Sheriff. Kresimir earned $755,959 in 2025.
Commander/Sheriff
John Burcher works as a Commander for Sheriff. John earned $750,180 in 2025.
Lieutenant/Sheriff
David Auner holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $748,921.
Captain/Sheriff
Loy Mc Bride is a Captain at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $734,502.
Assistant Sheriff/Uc//Sheriff
Myron Johnson holds the role of Assistant Sheriff/Uc/ at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $706,166.
Undersheriff, Unclassified/Sheriff
April Tardy is a Undersheriff, Unclassified at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $698,945.
Sergeant/Sheriff
Sergio Patino works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Sergio earned $687,280 in 2025.
Sergeant/Sheriff
Daniel Tobin holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $672,611.
Assistant Sheriff/Uc//Sheriff
At Sheriff, Jason Skeen serves as a Assistant Sheriff/Uc/. Their 2025 pay totaled $670,550.
Sergeant/Sheriff
Richard Thomsen holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $662,860.
Captain/Sheriff
Jose Hernandez holds the role of Captain at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $658,401.
Captain/Sheriff
Ethan Marquez holds the role of Captain at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $656,541.
Sergeant/Sheriff
Kevin Brown works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Kevin earned $654,204 in 2025.
Division Chief,Sheriff/Uc//Sheriff
Margarita Velazquez works as a Division Chief,Sheriff/Uc/ for Sheriff. Margarita earned $648,031 in 2025.
Lieutenant/Sheriff
At Sheriff, Eduardo Lopez serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $645,262.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
At Sheriff, William Osborn serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $644,272.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
Taquon Taylor holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $641,431.
Sergeant/Sheriff
Paul Schuerger works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Paul earned $640,802 in 2025.
Lieutenant/Sheriff
Craig Walker works as a Lieutenant for Sheriff. Craig earned $639,012 in 2025.
Assistant Sheriff/Uc//Sheriff
Paula Tokar is a Assistant Sheriff/Uc/ at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $638,187.
Lieutenant/Sheriff
Morgan Nyberg holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $636,223.
Lieutenant/Sheriff
Noe Garcia works as a Lieutenant for Sheriff. Noe earned $635,384 in 2025.
Division Chief,Sheriff/Uc//Sheriff
Laura Lecrivain holds the role of Division Chief,Sheriff/Uc/ at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $634,077.
Lieutenant/Sheriff
Howard Fuchs is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $633,183.
Commander/Sheriff
Edward Ramirez Iii is a Commander at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $627,900.
Lieutenant/Sheriff
Cameron Drake works as a Lieutenant for Sheriff. Cameron earned $621,601 in 2025.
Division Chief,Sheriff/Uc//Sheriff
Jason Wolak works as a Division Chief,Sheriff/Uc/ for Sheriff. Jason earned $618,208 in 2025.
Division Chief,Sheriff/Uc//Sheriff
Elier Morejon is a Division Chief,Sheriff/Uc/ at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $617,406.
Sergeant/Sheriff
At Sheriff, David Salazar Ii serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $615,808.
Sergeant/Sheriff
Grayson Kline holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $612,638.
Sergeant/Sheriff
Kamal Ahmad works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Kamal earned $610,298 in 2025.
Lieutenant/Sheriff
Eric Barron works as a Lieutenant for Sheriff. Eric earned $609,260 in 2025.
Captain/Sheriff
Brian Jones holds the role of Captain at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $600,217.
Lieutenant/Sheriff
Jose Salgado holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $599,882.
Sergeant/Sheriff
Nader Chahine holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $599,013.
Division Chief,Sheriff/Uc//Sheriff
Allen Castellano is a Division Chief,Sheriff/Uc/ at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $598,238.
Lieutenant/Sheriff
Christopher Garcia is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $598,099.