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Sheriff

Source file: Los Angeles County — Employee Salaries (Auditor-Controller) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$3.3B
Employees
15,342
Median total
$212,576
Highest record
$1,283,802

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$105,810 (50%)
  • Overtime$34,713 (16%)
  • Other$11,851 (6%)
  • Benefits$61,083 (29%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$80,408
$133,706
$212,576
$279,774
$352,496

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).

Largest job titles

Deputy Sheriff
7,276 · $251,266
Sergeant
1,149 · $354,836
Custody Assistant
1,104 · $155,542

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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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Record list

Employees

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Angel Martinez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$235,428
Base pay
$125,962
Overtime
$49,076
Other pay
$5,410
Benefits
$54,980
Total compensation
$235,428

Angel Martinez works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Angel earned $235,428 in 2025.

Michelle Chheang

Senior Information Systems Analyst/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$235,390
Base pay
$142,954
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,565
Benefits
$64,871
Total compensation
$235,390

Michelle Chheang works as a Senior Information Systems Analyst for Sheriff. Michelle earned $235,390 in 2025.

Juan Merino

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$235,375
Base pay
$125,325
Overtime
$32,556
Other pay
$4,352
Benefits
$73,142
Total compensation
$235,375

Juan Merino is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $235,375.

Heriberto Contreras

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$235,364
Base pay
$123,093
Overtime
$28,326
Other pay
$2,292
Benefits
$81,653
Total compensation
$235,364

At Sheriff, Heriberto Contreras serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $235,364.

Gregorio Oseguera

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$235,320
Base pay
$141,990
Overtime
$3,478
Other pay
$3,639
Benefits
$86,213
Total compensation
$235,320

Gregorio Oseguera is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $235,320.

David Anguiano Jr.

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$235,313
Base pay
$144,909
Overtime
$3,476
Other pay
$2,625
Benefits
$84,303
Total compensation
$235,313

At Sheriff, David Anguiano Jr. serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $235,313.

Zachary Blaylock

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$235,305
Base pay
$123,840
Overtime
$37,092
Other pay
$2,223
Benefits
$72,150
Total compensation
$235,305

Zachary Blaylock holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $235,305.

Ryan Meewis

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$235,298
Base pay
$125,489
Overtime
$36,621
Other pay
$2,488
Benefits
$70,700
Total compensation
$235,298

At Sheriff, Ryan Meewis serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $235,298.

Joe Gallegos Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$235,294
Base pay
$80,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$99,213
Benefits
$55,395
Total compensation
$235,294

Joe Gallegos Jr is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $235,294.

Ashley Smith

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$235,270
Base pay
$125,434
Overtime
$48,068
Other pay
$4,115
Benefits
$57,653
Total compensation
$235,270

Ashley Smith is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $235,270.

Patricha Scott

Law Enforcement Auditor/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$235,263
Base pay
$145,439
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22,380
Benefits
$67,444
Total compensation
$235,263

Patricha Scott works as a Law Enforcement Auditor for Sheriff. Patricha earned $235,263 in 2025.

Erick Perez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$235,262
Base pay
$110,297
Overtime
$49,653
Other pay
$5,103
Benefits
$70,209
Total compensation
$235,262

At Sheriff, Erick Perez serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $235,262.

Veronica Barnes

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$235,180
Base pay
$135,073
Overtime
$35,276
Other pay
$9,240
Benefits
$55,591
Total compensation
$235,180

Veronica Barnes works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Veronica earned $235,180 in 2025.

Edgar Mosqueda

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$235,176
Base pay
$101,217
Overtime
$81,203
Other pay
$1,821
Benefits
$50,935
Total compensation
$235,176

Edgar Mosqueda works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Edgar earned $235,176 in 2025.

Jorge Arriaga Jr.

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$235,131
Base pay
$106,054
Overtime
$62,981
Other pay
$1,983
Benefits
$64,113
Total compensation
$235,131

Jorge Arriaga Jr. is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $235,131.

Brett Schwindt

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$235,121
Base pay
$111,361
Overtime
$49,612
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$72,398
Total compensation
$235,121

Brett Schwindt works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Brett earned $235,121 in 2025.

Ismael Castillo

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$235,101
Base pay
$125,325
Overtime
$21,948
Other pay
$4,528
Benefits
$83,300
Total compensation
$235,101

Ismael Castillo holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $235,101.

Javier Cecena

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$235,099
Base pay
$121,625
Overtime
$42,377
Other pay
$1,825
Benefits
$69,272
Total compensation
$235,099

At Sheriff, Javier Cecena serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $235,099.

Carlos Gutierrez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$235,081
Base pay
$117,999
Overtime
$41,305
Other pay
$2,590
Benefits
$73,187
Total compensation
$235,081

Carlos Gutierrez is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $235,081.

Jairo Sanchez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$235,076
Base pay
$107,461
Overtime
$57,988
Other pay
$2,366
Benefits
$67,261
Total compensation
$235,076

Jairo Sanchez is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $235,076.

Edgar Molina

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$235,010
Base pay
$116,969
Overtime
$62,512
Other pay
$2,085
Benefits
$53,444
Total compensation
$235,010

At Sheriff, Edgar Molina serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $235,010.

Jennifer Gonzalez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$235,006
Base pay
$130,602
Overtime
$46,641
Other pay
$3,328
Benefits
$54,435
Total compensation
$235,006

Jennifer Gonzalez is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $235,006.

Michael Koger

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$234,993
Base pay
$123,852
Overtime
$35,675
Other pay
$5,187
Benefits
$70,279
Total compensation
$234,993

Michael Koger holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $234,993.

Steven Crosby

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$234,967
Base pay
$162,993
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,816
Benefits
$68,158
Total compensation
$234,967

At Sheriff, Steven Crosby serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $234,967.

Cesar Lomeli-Rocha

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$234,964
Base pay
$121,625
Overtime
$45,643
Other pay
$5,225
Benefits
$62,471
Total compensation
$234,964

Cesar Lomeli-Rocha is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $234,964.

Christopher Quintero

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$234,958
Base pay
$97,736
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$42,302
Benefits
$94,920
Total compensation
$234,958

Christopher Quintero is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $234,958.

Monica Gamino Soria

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$234,927
Base pay
$115,996
Overtime
$63,712
Other pay
$3,840
Benefits
$51,379
Total compensation
$234,927

Monica Gamino Soria holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $234,927.

Angelica Calderon

Executive Secretary, Unclassified/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$234,899
Base pay
$137,180
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,217
Benefits
$73,502
Total compensation
$234,899

Angelica Calderon works as a Executive Secretary, Unclassified for Sheriff. Angelica earned $234,899 in 2025.

Leatrice Barnes

Accounting Officer III/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$234,898
Base pay
$141,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22,869
Benefits
$70,485
Total compensation
$234,898

Leatrice Barnes is a Accounting Officer III at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $234,898.

Siamak Mahallati

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$234,883
Base pay
$125,325
Overtime
$27,864
Other pay
$10,156
Benefits
$71,538
Total compensation
$234,883

Siamak Mahallati is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $234,883.

Steven Cervantes

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$234,879
Base pay
$133,633
Overtime
$29,299
Other pay
$2,739
Benefits
$69,208
Total compensation
$234,879

At Sheriff, Steven Cervantes serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $234,879.

Rene Fajardo

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$234,834
Base pay
$126,273
Overtime
$47,545
Other pay
$2,975
Benefits
$58,041
Total compensation
$234,834

Rene Fajardo works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Rene earned $234,834 in 2025.

Michael Cortez Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$234,781
Base pay
$131,086
Overtime
$33,932
Other pay
$2,959
Benefits
$66,804
Total compensation
$234,781

At Sheriff, Michael Cortez Jr serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $234,781.

Juan Carrillo Pedraza

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$234,780
Base pay
$97,342
Overtime
$60,138
Other pay
$4,481
Benefits
$72,819
Total compensation
$234,780

Juan Carrillo Pedraza works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Juan earned $234,780 in 2025.

Antonio Ventura Pelayo

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$234,775
Base pay
$121,568
Overtime
$40,791
Other pay
$2,770
Benefits
$69,646
Total compensation
$234,775

Antonio Ventura Pelayo is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $234,775.

Tara Murphy

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$234,769
Base pay
$131,819
Overtime
$43,676
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$57,524
Total compensation
$234,769

Tara Murphy holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $234,769.

Adrian Lara

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$234,732
Base pay
$128,935
Overtime
$16,843
Other pay
$3,096
Benefits
$85,858
Total compensation
$234,732

At Sheriff, Adrian Lara serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $234,732.

Sylors Chem

Senior Criminalist/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$234,728
Base pay
$146,517
Overtime
$868
Other pay
$10,775
Benefits
$76,568
Total compensation
$234,728

At Sheriff, Sylors Chem serves as a Senior Criminalist. Their 2025 pay totaled $234,728.

Noe Bustamante Carrillo

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$234,679
Base pay
$118,035
Overtime
$28,460
Other pay
$6,358
Benefits
$81,826
Total compensation
$234,679

At Sheriff, Noe Bustamante Carrillo serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $234,679.

Jessica Garcia

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$234,676
Base pay
$132,097
Overtime
$16,313
Other pay
$1,807
Benefits
$84,459
Total compensation
$234,676

At Sheriff, Jessica Garcia serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $234,676.