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.
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Record list
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Security Officer, Sheriff/Sheriff
Quinn Hiltermann holds the role of Security Officer, Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,881.
Security Officer, Sheriff/Sheriff
Claudia Becerra works as a Security Officer, Sheriff for Sheriff. Claudia earned $123,866 in 2025.
Civilian Investigator/Sheriff
Kara Hart holds the role of Civilian Investigator at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,807.
Sheriff Station Clerk II/Sheriff
At Sheriff, Estella Garcia serves as a Sheriff Station Clerk II. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,802.
Operations Assistant III, Sheriff/Sheriff
Hawaii Vaughn holds the role of Operations Assistant III, Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,781.
Law Enforcement Technician/Sheriff
Francisco Ramirez works as a Law Enforcement Technician for Sheriff. Francisco earned $123,764 in 2025.
Law Enforcement Technician/Sheriff
Margaret Canal works as a Law Enforcement Technician for Sheriff. Margaret earned $123,750 in 2025.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
Maritza Orozco is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $123,741.
Court Services Specialist, Sheriff/Sheriff
Dirk Behrens holds the role of Court Services Specialist, Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,724.
Sheriff Station Clerk II/Sheriff
Leslie Tojin is a Sheriff Station Clerk II at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $123,688.
Senior Clerk/Sheriff
At Sheriff, Hilma Chinaryan serves as a Senior Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,667.
Civilian Investigator/Sheriff
Thomas Jones works as a Civilian Investigator for Sheriff. Thomas earned $123,653 in 2025.
Senior Cook/Sheriff
Brian Grant holds the role of Senior Cook at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,631.
Custody Assistant/Sheriff
Gregory Gutierrez holds the role of Custody Assistant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,630.
Sheriff Station Clerk II/Sheriff
Chris Lewis holds the role of Sheriff Station Clerk II at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,624.
Custody Assistant/Sheriff
Karen Johnson is a Custody Assistant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $123,615.
Electronics Communications Technician/Sheriff
At Sheriff, Tien Nguyen serves as a Electronics Communications Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,592.
Custody Records Clerk II, Sheriff/Sheriff
Danell Kemp works as a Custody Records Clerk II, Sheriff for Sheriff. Danell earned $123,562 in 2025.
Stationary Engineer Helper/Sheriff
Eric San holds the role of Stationary Engineer Helper at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,542.
Operations Assistant II, Sheriff/Sheriff
At Sheriff, Cecilia Valadez serves as a Operations Assistant II, Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,519.
Operations Assistant I, Sheriff/Sheriff
Vicky Valenzuela holds the role of Operations Assistant I, Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,517.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
Anthony Cruz-Martinez holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,511.
Security Officer, Sheriff/Sheriff
Maria Junsay holds the role of Security Officer, Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,495.
Custody Records Clerk II, Sheriff/Sheriff
Laura Montes Resendez is a Custody Records Clerk II, Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $123,494.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
Gerardo Galindo Ruiz Velasco is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $123,488.
Stationary Engineer Helper/Sheriff
Jorge Terreros Tellez works as a Stationary Engineer Helper for Sheriff. Jorge earned $123,473 in 2025.
Intermediate Food Service Worker/Sheriff
Maria Colin works as a Intermediate Food Service Worker for Sheriff. Maria earned $123,461 in 2025.
Automated Fingerprint Identification Syst Technician II/Sheriff
Maria Chavez works as a Automated Fingerprint Identification Syst Technician II for Sheriff. Maria earned $123,420 in 2025.
Law Enforcement Technician/Sheriff
At Sheriff, Mitchell Dail serves as a Law Enforcement Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,395.
Custody Assistant/Sheriff
At Sheriff, Melissa Rodriguez serves as a Custody Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,385.
Evidence & Property Custodian I, Sheriff/Sheriff
Alejandro Morales holds the role of Evidence & Property Custodian I, Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,383.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
Cruz Casas works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Cruz earned $123,342 in 2025.
Procurement Assistant I/Sheriff
Xi Hai Li is a Procurement Assistant I at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $123,318.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
Cade Lasley is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $123,264.
Custody Assistant/Sheriff
Leticia Castillo holds the role of Custody Assistant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,244.
Custody Assistant/Sheriff
Natalie Gonzalez is a Custody Assistant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $123,229.
Operations Assistant I, Sheriff/Sheriff
At Sheriff, Susan Yakhamam serves as a Operations Assistant I, Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,226.
Secretary V/Sheriff
Maria Bueno is a Secretary V at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $123,221.
Law Enforcement Technician/Sheriff
At Sheriff, Martin Fawcett serves as a Law Enforcement Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,217.
Contract Program Monitor/Sheriff
Edwin Todd is a Contract Program Monitor at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $123,213.