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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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Justyn Hayward

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$318,684
Base pay
$123,881
Overtime
$79,845
Other pay
$30,419
Benefits
$84,539
Total compensation
$318,684

Justyn Hayward works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Justyn earned $318,684 in 2025.

Dean Davis Iii

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$318,646
Base pay
$135,073
Overtime
$75,381
Other pay
$16,347
Benefits
$91,845
Total compensation
$318,646

At Sheriff, Dean Davis Iii serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $318,646.

Carol Meza

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$318,536
Base pay
$186,192
Overtime
$1,074
Other pay
$18,204
Benefits
$113,066
Total compensation
$318,536

Carol Meza holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $318,536.

Omar Arias-Ramirez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$318,480
Base pay
$127,962
Overtime
$114,845
Other pay
$2,949
Benefits
$72,724
Total compensation
$318,480

At Sheriff, Omar Arias-Ramirez serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $318,480.

Nicholas Breen

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$318,461
Base pay
$172,048
Overtime
$40,733
Other pay
$1,915
Benefits
$103,765
Total compensation
$318,461

Nicholas Breen holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $318,461.

Michael Smith Ii

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$318,461
Base pay
$125,325
Overtime
$112,570
Other pay
$7,992
Benefits
$72,574
Total compensation
$318,461

Michael Smith Ii is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $318,461.

Mario Acosta

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$318,401
Base pay
$133,245
Overtime
$95,394
Other pay
$14,358
Benefits
$75,404
Total compensation
$318,401

At Sheriff, Mario Acosta serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $318,401.

Ruben Villegas

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$318,401
Base pay
$138,326
Overtime
$73,945
Other pay
$12,722
Benefits
$93,408
Total compensation
$318,401

Ruben Villegas holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $318,401.

John Johnson Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$318,395
Base pay
$134,248
Overtime
$92,757
Other pay
$1,845
Benefits
$89,545
Total compensation
$318,395

John Johnson Jr works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. John earned $318,395 in 2025.

Carlos Anzaldo

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$318,355
Base pay
$150,007
Overtime
$77,314
Other pay
$11,205
Benefits
$79,829
Total compensation
$318,355

Carlos Anzaldo holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $318,355.

Vanessa Morales

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$318,348
Base pay
$132,402
Overtime
$106,324
Other pay
$7,008
Benefits
$72,614
Total compensation
$318,348

Vanessa Morales works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Vanessa earned $318,348 in 2025.

Arnulfo Loreto

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$318,309
Base pay
$143,003
Overtime
$65,646
Other pay
$13,981
Benefits
$95,679
Total compensation
$318,309

Arnulfo Loreto holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $318,309.

Daniel Leicht

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$318,302
Base pay
$147,402
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$81,705
Benefits
$89,195
Total compensation
$318,302

At Sheriff, Daniel Leicht serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $318,302.

Javier Fierros

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$318,296
Base pay
$131,977
Overtime
$106,852
Other pay
$4,878
Benefits
$74,589
Total compensation
$318,296

Javier Fierros is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $318,296.

Ricardo Ramos

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$318,288
Base pay
$118,950
Overtime
$121,926
Other pay
$4,058
Benefits
$73,354
Total compensation
$318,288

Ricardo Ramos holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $318,288.

Jorge Balares Iii

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$318,288
Base pay
$171,879
Overtime
$47,652
Other pay
$2,440
Benefits
$96,317
Total compensation
$318,288

Jorge Balares Iii holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $318,288.

Frederic Khuu

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$318,283
Base pay
$138,887
Overtime
$99,991
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$77,655
Total compensation
$318,283

At Sheriff, Frederic Khuu serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $318,283.

Christopher Lewis

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$318,250
Base pay
$144,718
Overtime
$60,123
Other pay
$15,349
Benefits
$98,060
Total compensation
$318,250

At Sheriff, Christopher Lewis serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $318,250.

Fidel Parra Jr

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$318,245
Base pay
$186,269
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,780
Benefits
$111,196
Total compensation
$318,245

Fidel Parra Jr works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Fidel earned $318,245 in 2025.

Adriana Martinez Roman

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$318,140
Base pay
$133,245
Overtime
$108,039
Other pay
$7,970
Benefits
$68,886
Total compensation
$318,140

At Sheriff, Adriana Martinez Roman serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $318,140.

Tod Mcbride

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$318,090
Base pay
$195,029
Overtime
$9,497
Other pay
$1,749
Benefits
$111,815
Total compensation
$318,090

At Sheriff, Tod Mcbride serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $318,090.

Miguel Meza-Palomo

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$318,065
Base pay
$144,606
Overtime
$99,017
Other pay
$14,075
Benefits
$60,367
Total compensation
$318,065

Miguel Meza-Palomo is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $318,065.

Heather Parks

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$317,965
Base pay
$142,552
Overtime
$86,935
Other pay
$1,772
Benefits
$86,706
Total compensation
$317,965

At Sheriff, Heather Parks serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $317,965.

Cynthia Gatiglio

Chief Intelligence Officer, Sh/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$317,901
Base pay
$191,169
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,699
Benefits
$97,033
Total compensation
$317,901

At Sheriff, Cynthia Gatiglio serves as a Chief Intelligence Officer, Sh. Their 2025 pay totaled $317,901.

Anthony Pena

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$317,891
Base pay
$135,073
Overtime
$99,494
Other pay
$14,042
Benefits
$69,282
Total compensation
$317,891

At Sheriff, Anthony Pena serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $317,891.

David Pine

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$317,823
Base pay
$142,700
Overtime
$64,054
Other pay
$15,420
Benefits
$95,649
Total compensation
$317,823

David Pine holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $317,823.

Christian Morales

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$317,807
Base pay
$125,325
Overtime
$92,687
Other pay
$11,354
Benefits
$88,441
Total compensation
$317,807

At Sheriff, Christian Morales serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $317,807.

Gustavo Servellon-Lopez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$317,678
Base pay
$126,341
Overtime
$101,418
Other pay
$3,019
Benefits
$86,900
Total compensation
$317,678

Gustavo Servellon-Lopez holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $317,678.

Ramon Arambulo

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$317,647
Base pay
$173,620
Overtime
$62,287
Other pay
$2,487
Benefits
$79,253
Total compensation
$317,647

Ramon Arambulo works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Ramon earned $317,647 in 2025.

Jose Serna

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$317,638
Base pay
$125,325
Overtime
$101,007
Other pay
$6,136
Benefits
$85,170
Total compensation
$317,638

Jose Serna holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $317,638.

Cruz Angel

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$317,632
Base pay
$125,325
Overtime
$92,331
Other pay
$16,170
Benefits
$83,806
Total compensation
$317,632

Cruz Angel works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Cruz earned $317,632 in 2025.

Eric Moyer

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$317,624
Base pay
$178,900
Overtime
$8,886
Other pay
$23,360
Benefits
$106,478
Total compensation
$317,624

Eric Moyer is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $317,624.

Eric Acosta

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$317,618
Base pay
$171,894
Overtime
$34,579
Other pay
$7,877
Benefits
$103,268
Total compensation
$317,618

Eric Acosta works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Eric earned $317,618 in 2025.

Michael Brandenburg

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$317,605
Base pay
$131,718
Overtime
$94,246
Other pay
$2,734
Benefits
$88,907
Total compensation
$317,605

Michael Brandenburg is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $317,605.

Arnoldo Lopez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$317,571
Base pay
$133,914
Overtime
$103,978
Other pay
$5,694
Benefits
$73,985
Total compensation
$317,571

Arnoldo Lopez works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Arnoldo earned $317,571 in 2025.

Richard Waldman

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$317,480
Base pay
$176,580
Overtime
$31,563
Other pay
$4,091
Benefits
$105,246
Total compensation
$317,480

Richard Waldman is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $317,480.

Sean Phaneuf

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$317,458
Base pay
$140,476
Overtime
$74,114
Other pay
$9,689
Benefits
$93,179
Total compensation
$317,458

Sean Phaneuf holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $317,458.

Deborah Romero

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$317,419
Base pay
$189,135
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$21,704
Benefits
$106,580
Total compensation
$317,419

Deborah Romero works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Deborah earned $317,419 in 2025.

Ignacio Placencia

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$317,414
Base pay
$141,990
Overtime
$72,772
Other pay
$9,969
Benefits
$92,683
Total compensation
$317,414

At Sheriff, Ignacio Placencia serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $317,414.

Grigor Menejyan

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$317,408
Base pay
$139,640
Overtime
$100,412
Other pay
$15,558
Benefits
$61,798
Total compensation
$317,408

At Sheriff, Grigor Menejyan serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $317,408.