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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Custody Assistant/Sheriff
David Gentzvein works as a Custody Assistant for Sheriff. David earned $157,515 in 2025.
Custody Assistant/Sheriff
Melissa Inocente is a Custody Assistant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $157,493.
Custody Assistant/Sheriff
At Sheriff, Jose Luis Lopez serves as a Custody Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,485.
Employment Services Assistant III, Sheriff/Sheriff
Maria Rodarte works as a Employment Services Assistant III, Sheriff for Sheriff. Maria earned $157,458 in 2025.
Operations Assistant I, Sheriff/Sheriff
Stacy Medrano is a Operations Assistant I, Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $157,434.
Custody Assistant/Sheriff
Mark Caldwell works as a Custody Assistant for Sheriff. Mark earned $157,402 in 2025.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
Claudia Ferreira works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Claudia earned $157,393 in 2025.
Evidence & Property Custodian III, Sheriff/Sheriff
At Sheriff, Joji Aquino serves as a Evidence & Property Custodian III, Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,374.
Operations Assistant II, Sheriff/Sheriff
Erlinda Gallegos-Crosthwaite works as a Operations Assistant II, Sheriff for Sheriff. Erlinda earned $157,373 in 2025.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
Gregory Herrera holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,373.
Operations Assistant II, Sheriff/Sheriff
Mony Doeun holds the role of Operations Assistant II, Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,359.