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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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Record list

Employees

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Jamey Burklow

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$282,545
Base pay
$131,086
Overtime
$69,223
Other pay
$1,942
Benefits
$80,294
Total compensation
$282,545

At Sheriff, Jamey Burklow serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $282,545.

Jesus Garcia

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$282,511
Base pay
$118,035
Overtime
$91,621
Other pay
$1,751
Benefits
$71,104
Total compensation
$282,511

At Sheriff, Jesus Garcia serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $282,511.

Nicholai Young

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$282,502
Base pay
$120,922
Overtime
$88,834
Other pay
$1,947
Benefits
$70,799
Total compensation
$282,502

At Sheriff, Nicholai Young serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $282,502.

Aaron Appleton

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$282,447
Base pay
$125,325
Overtime
$82,925
Other pay
$2,417
Benefits
$71,780
Total compensation
$282,447

Aaron Appleton is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $282,447.

Sergio Vargas

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$282,427
Base pay
$142,220
Overtime
$60,893
Other pay
$16,794
Benefits
$62,520
Total compensation
$282,427

Sergio Vargas works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Sergio earned $282,427 in 2025.

Martin Abarca

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$282,424
Base pay
$130,891
Overtime
$44,561
Other pay
$16,012
Benefits
$90,960
Total compensation
$282,424

Martin Abarca works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Martin earned $282,424 in 2025.

Joshua Jones

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$282,424
Base pay
$137,298
Overtime
$68,308
Other pay
$15,551
Benefits
$61,267
Total compensation
$282,424

Joshua Jones holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $282,424.

Cecil Pruitt Iii

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$282,410
Base pay
$173,620
Overtime
$15,056
Other pay
$6,305
Benefits
$87,429
Total compensation
$282,410

Cecil Pruitt Iii works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Cecil earned $282,410 in 2025.

Zachary Little

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$282,376
Base pay
$145,764
Overtime
$61,964
Other pay
$12,313
Benefits
$62,335
Total compensation
$282,376

At Sheriff, Zachary Little serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $282,376.

Nicholas Kahui Bruen

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$282,341
Base pay
$122,820
Overtime
$79,970
Other pay
$5,368
Benefits
$74,183
Total compensation
$282,341

At Sheriff, Nicholas Kahui Bruen serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $282,341.

Evelio Moreno

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$282,317
Base pay
$132,988
Overtime
$54,156
Other pay
$6,301
Benefits
$88,872
Total compensation
$282,317

Evelio Moreno holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $282,317.

Alex Gonzales

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$282,286
Base pay
$125,325
Overtime
$73,646
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$81,565
Total compensation
$282,286

Alex Gonzales is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $282,286.

Paulie Tufano

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$282,266
Base pay
$125,325
Overtime
$69,089
Other pay
$6,252
Benefits
$81,600
Total compensation
$282,266

Paulie Tufano works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Paulie earned $282,266 in 2025.

Alberto Soltero

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$282,238
Base pay
$128,493
Overtime
$77,828
Other pay
$2,951
Benefits
$72,966
Total compensation
$282,238

Alberto Soltero holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $282,238.

Marina Khurdajyan

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$282,233
Base pay
$135,300
Overtime
$76,547
Other pay
$13,560
Benefits
$56,826
Total compensation
$282,233

Marina Khurdajyan is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $282,233.

Hiraudi Lopez-Romero

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$282,201
Base pay
$139,179
Overtime
$67,490
Other pay
$3,364
Benefits
$72,168
Total compensation
$282,201

Hiraudi Lopez-Romero works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Hiraudi earned $282,201 in 2025.

Adrian Rico

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$282,198
Base pay
$124,562
Overtime
$83,434
Other pay
$3,431
Benefits
$70,771
Total compensation
$282,198

Adrian Rico is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $282,198.

Joshua Parga

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$282,131
Base pay
$137,385
Overtime
$80,542
Other pay
$5,658
Benefits
$58,546
Total compensation
$282,131

Joshua Parga works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Joshua earned $282,131 in 2025.

Elida Rodas

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$282,114
Base pay
$135,073
Overtime
$55,287
Other pay
$16,320
Benefits
$75,434
Total compensation
$282,114

At Sheriff, Elida Rodas serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $282,114.

Christopher Gutierrez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$282,114
Base pay
$132,402
Overtime
$75,678
Other pay
$4,702
Benefits
$69,332
Total compensation
$282,114

Christopher Gutierrez works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Christopher earned $282,114 in 2025.

Salomon Perez-Hernandez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$282,101
Base pay
$138,321
Overtime
$45,024
Other pay
$7,620
Benefits
$91,136
Total compensation
$282,101

Salomon Perez-Hernandez works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Salomon earned $282,101 in 2025.

I Shin

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$282,098
Base pay
$135,407
Overtime
$85,853
Other pay
$5,728
Benefits
$55,110
Total compensation
$282,098

I Shin holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $282,098.

Kathryn Haven

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$282,096
Base pay
$147,041
Overtime
$45,969
Other pay
$4,725
Benefits
$84,361
Total compensation
$282,096

Kathryn Haven works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Kathryn earned $282,096 in 2025.

Julio Ceballos

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$282,090
Base pay
$135,073
Overtime
$73,150
Other pay
$4,510
Benefits
$69,357
Total compensation
$282,090

Julio Ceballos is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $282,090.

Brandon Green

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$282,039
Base pay
$147,041
Overtime
$35,965
Other pay
$5,525
Benefits
$93,508
Total compensation
$282,039

At Sheriff, Brandon Green serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $282,039.

Veronica Ramirez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$282,005
Base pay
$137,981
Overtime
$42,118
Other pay
$13,357
Benefits
$88,549
Total compensation
$282,005

At Sheriff, Veronica Ramirez serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $282,005.

Garrett Swailes

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$281,987
Base pay
$139,310
Overtime
$36,561
Other pay
$13,182
Benefits
$92,934
Total compensation
$281,987

At Sheriff, Garrett Swailes serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $281,987.

Martha Salcido-Perez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$281,984
Base pay
$174,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,046
Benefits
$103,958
Total compensation
$281,984

Martha Salcido-Perez is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $281,984.

Saro Shirinian

Operations Assistant III, Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$281,957
Base pay
$101,469
Overtime
$108,260
Other pay
$9,746
Benefits
$62,482
Total compensation
$281,957

Saro Shirinian holds the role of Operations Assistant III, Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $281,957.

Jose Melgar Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$281,951
Base pay
$133,245
Overtime
$74,929
Other pay
$4,593
Benefits
$69,184
Total compensation
$281,951

Jose Melgar Jr works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Jose earned $281,951 in 2025.

Garrett Wampler

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$281,944
Base pay
$125,325
Overtime
$82,542
Other pay
$1,942
Benefits
$72,135
Total compensation
$281,944

Garrett Wampler is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $281,944.

Carlos Martinez Ii

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$281,930
Base pay
$131,086
Overtime
$85,935
Other pay
$7,173
Benefits
$57,736
Total compensation
$281,930

Carlos Martinez Ii holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $281,930.

Marcus Cox

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$281,927
Base pay
$141,990
Overtime
$46,265
Other pay
$2,307
Benefits
$91,365
Total compensation
$281,927

At Sheriff, Marcus Cox serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $281,927.

Kevin Hamor

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$281,890
Base pay
$134,478
Overtime
$66,873
Other pay
$4,849
Benefits
$75,690
Total compensation
$281,890

Kevin Hamor holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $281,890.

Jose Perez Zavala

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$281,889
Base pay
$132,402
Overtime
$57,580
Other pay
$5,543
Benefits
$86,364
Total compensation
$281,889

Jose Perez Zavala works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Jose earned $281,889 in 2025.

Joseph Oblea

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$281,880
Base pay
$136,080
Overtime
$55,601
Other pay
$2,535
Benefits
$87,664
Total compensation
$281,880

Joseph Oblea is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $281,880.

Thary So

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$281,870
Base pay
$125,325
Overtime
$67,709
Other pay
$3,230
Benefits
$85,606
Total compensation
$281,870

Thary So works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Thary earned $281,870 in 2025.

Gamielle Marshall

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$281,868
Base pay
$173,740
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,120
Benefits
$101,008
Total compensation
$281,868

Gamielle Marshall is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $281,868.

Maribel Ortega

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$281,789
Base pay
$122,218
Overtime
$89,375
Other pay
$4,576
Benefits
$65,620
Total compensation
$281,789

Maribel Ortega works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Maribel earned $281,789 in 2025.

David Chiu

Principal Network Systems Administrator/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$281,752
Base pay
$142,954
Overtime
$27,640
Other pay
$16,694
Benefits
$94,464
Total compensation
$281,752

David Chiu holds the role of Principal Network Systems Administrator at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $281,752.