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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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Veronica Rodriguez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$305,233
Base pay
$139,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$96,845
Benefits
$68,616
Total compensation
$305,233

Veronica Rodriguez is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $305,233.

Aracely Walton

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$305,100
Base pay
$148,517
Overtime
$59,923
Other pay
$6,505
Benefits
$90,155
Total compensation
$305,100

Aracely Walton works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Aracely earned $305,100 in 2025.

Miguel Melendrez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$305,062
Base pay
$129,718
Overtime
$95,913
Other pay
$1,819
Benefits
$77,612
Total compensation
$305,062

Miguel Melendrez is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $305,062.

Brian Gardner

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$305,060
Base pay
$125,325
Overtime
$93,751
Other pay
$2,486
Benefits
$83,498
Total compensation
$305,060

Brian Gardner works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Brian earned $305,060 in 2025.

Johnny Quick

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,992
Base pay
$106,421
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$129,820
Benefits
$68,751
Total compensation
$304,992

Johnny Quick works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Johnny earned $304,992 in 2025.

Aron Shintaku

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,925
Base pay
$172,971
Overtime
$24,448
Other pay
$7,173
Benefits
$100,333
Total compensation
$304,925

Aron Shintaku works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Aron earned $304,925 in 2025.

Gerry Rivera

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,918
Base pay
$140,117
Overtime
$93,327
Other pay
$13,214
Benefits
$58,260
Total compensation
$304,918

Gerry Rivera holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $304,918.

Elias Ricardo Estrada

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,917
Base pay
$122,999
Overtime
$105,919
Other pay
$3,615
Benefits
$72,384
Total compensation
$304,917

Elias Ricardo Estrada holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $304,917.

Travis Peters

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,904
Base pay
$132,402
Overtime
$69,956
Other pay
$12,171
Benefits
$90,375
Total compensation
$304,904

Travis Peters works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Travis earned $304,904 in 2025.

Andrew Rodarte

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,899
Base pay
$127,453
Overtime
$74,403
Other pay
$14,182
Benefits
$88,861
Total compensation
$304,899

Andrew Rodarte holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $304,899.

Danny Lui

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,885
Base pay
$126,797
Overtime
$103,826
Other pay
$1,766
Benefits
$72,496
Total compensation
$304,885

Danny Lui is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $304,885.

Reyes Mojica Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,882
Base pay
$135,073
Overtime
$87,784
Other pay
$5,891
Benefits
$76,134
Total compensation
$304,882

Reyes Mojica Jr works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Reyes earned $304,882 in 2025.

Danny Walls

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,874
Base pay
$186,192
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,431
Benefits
$107,251
Total compensation
$304,874

Danny Walls holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $304,874.

Jilberto Gomez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,872
Base pay
$135,073
Overtime
$58,391
Other pay
$18,213
Benefits
$93,195
Total compensation
$304,872

Jilberto Gomez works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Jilberto earned $304,872 in 2025.

Jimmy Nguyen

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,850
Base pay
$131,842
Overtime
$108,765
Other pay
$7,541
Benefits
$56,702
Total compensation
$304,850

Jimmy Nguyen is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $304,850.

Kevin Yeung

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,840
Base pay
$130,808
Overtime
$98,726
Other pay
$16,763
Benefits
$58,543
Total compensation
$304,840

Kevin Yeung is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $304,840.

Joe Sanchez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,783
Base pay
$125,325
Overtime
$81,584
Other pay
$11,931
Benefits
$85,943
Total compensation
$304,783

Joe Sanchez is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $304,783.

Henrik Ayrapetyan

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,729
Base pay
$141,990
Overtime
$54,209
Other pay
$12,161
Benefits
$96,369
Total compensation
$304,729

Henrik Ayrapetyan holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $304,729.

Anthony Capra

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,704
Base pay
$135,129
Overtime
$86,038
Other pay
$9,826
Benefits
$73,711
Total compensation
$304,704

At Sheriff, Anthony Capra serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $304,704.

Eric Kim

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,682
Base pay
$168,980
Overtime
$24,394
Other pay
$7,195
Benefits
$104,113
Total compensation
$304,682

Eric Kim works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Eric earned $304,682 in 2025.

Fernando Cortez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,668
Base pay
$135,073
Overtime
$66,923
Other pay
$11,322
Benefits
$91,350
Total compensation
$304,668

At Sheriff, Fernando Cortez serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $304,668.

Ambar Weber

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,633
Base pay
$173,473
Overtime
$18,662
Other pay
$7,702
Benefits
$104,796
Total compensation
$304,633

Ambar Weber is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $304,633.

Dennis OrtizMay be multiple

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,595

Payroll for Dennis Ortiz (Deputy Sheriff, Sheriff) may cover more than one person; together they account for $304,595 in 2025.

Wendy Tellez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,593
Base pay
$135,073
Overtime
$72,836
Other pay
$7,090
Benefits
$89,594
Total compensation
$304,593

At Sheriff, Wendy Tellez serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $304,593.

Robert Hernandez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,591
Base pay
$126,105
Overtime
$100,494
Other pay
$3,055
Benefits
$74,937
Total compensation
$304,591

At Sheriff, Robert Hernandez serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $304,591.

John Orozco

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,560
Base pay
$150,037
Overtime
$60,341
Other pay
$2,609
Benefits
$91,573
Total compensation
$304,560

John Orozco holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $304,560.

Dustin Miller

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,518
Base pay
$152,373
Overtime
$35,328
Other pay
$16,728
Benefits
$100,089
Total compensation
$304,518

Dustin Miller works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Dustin earned $304,518 in 2025.

Jaime Varela

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,459
Base pay
$135,073
Overtime
$95,311
Other pay
$3,513
Benefits
$70,562
Total compensation
$304,459

Jaime Varela holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $304,459.

Alexander Valdivia

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,433
Base pay
$135,399
Overtime
$88,097
Other pay
$2,995
Benefits
$77,942
Total compensation
$304,433

Alexander Valdivia is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $304,433.

Marina Lizarraga

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,423
Base pay
$134,962
Overtime
$74,924
Other pay
$17,954
Benefits
$76,583
Total compensation
$304,423

Marina Lizarraga holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $304,423.

Jennifer Figueroa

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,377
Base pay
$121,625
Overtime
$95,187
Other pay
$4,814
Benefits
$82,751
Total compensation
$304,377

Jennifer Figueroa holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $304,377.

Karen Bray

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,356
Base pay
$134,071
Overtime
$70,598
Other pay
$14,492
Benefits
$85,195
Total compensation
$304,356

Karen Bray is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $304,356.

Juan Bautista

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,304
Base pay
$138,063
Overtime
$101,718
Other pay
$4,641
Benefits
$59,882
Total compensation
$304,304

At Sheriff, Juan Bautista serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $304,304.

Ruben Pastran

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,299
Base pay
$171,284
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22,744
Benefits
$110,271
Total compensation
$304,299

At Sheriff, Ruben Pastran serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $304,299.

Kailene Valentino

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,291
Base pay
$144,559
Overtime
$67,069
Other pay
$6,238
Benefits
$86,425
Total compensation
$304,291

Kailene Valentino holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $304,291.

Alejandra Guzman

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,274
Base pay
$125,325
Overtime
$82,421
Other pay
$11,242
Benefits
$85,286
Total compensation
$304,274

Alejandra Guzman works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Alejandra earned $304,274 in 2025.

Deshaun Miles

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,254
Base pay
$138,739
Overtime
$72,586
Other pay
$6,558
Benefits
$86,371
Total compensation
$304,254

Deshaun Miles is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $304,254.

Michael Silva

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,252
Base pay
$135,073
Overtime
$74,507
Other pay
$10,633
Benefits
$84,039
Total compensation
$304,252

Michael Silva is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $304,252.

Daniel Haven

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,181
Base pay
$150,758
Overtime
$57,275
Other pay
$2,905
Benefits
$93,243
Total compensation
$304,181

Daniel Haven is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $304,181.

Clarence Hodge

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$304,172
Base pay
$36,113
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$237,713
Benefits
$30,346
Total compensation
$304,172

Clarence Hodge holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $304,172.