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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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Justin Morrow

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,872
Base pay
$162,384
Overtime
$65,995
Other pay
$12,173
Benefits
$101,320
Total compensation
$341,872

Justin Morrow works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Justin earned $341,872 in 2025.

Lucia Auner

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,816
Base pay
$188,531
Overtime
$18,217
Other pay
$19,086
Benefits
$115,982
Total compensation
$341,816

Lucia Auner is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $341,816.

Andres Martinez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,802
Base pay
$135,041
Overtime
$109,737
Other pay
$7,344
Benefits
$89,680
Total compensation
$341,802

At Sheriff, Andres Martinez serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $341,802.

Jamal Jordan

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,800
Base pay
$147,491
Overtime
$108,222
Other pay
$8,208
Benefits
$77,879
Total compensation
$341,800

Jamal Jordan is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $341,800.

Javier Machado

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,729
Base pay
$125,325
Overtime
$113,372
Other pay
$14,542
Benefits
$88,490
Total compensation
$341,729

At Sheriff, Javier Machado serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $341,729.

Milissa Barron

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,715
Base pay
$143,400
Overtime
$97,797
Other pay
$6,861
Benefits
$93,657
Total compensation
$341,715

Milissa Barron works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Milissa earned $341,715 in 2025.

Vincent Cobos Knudsen

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,642
Base pay
$135,073
Overtime
$124,871
Other pay
$6,711
Benefits
$74,987
Total compensation
$341,642

Vincent Cobos Knudsen holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $341,642.

Cole Spurrier

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,622
Base pay
$173,620
Overtime
$52,850
Other pay
$22,477
Benefits
$92,675
Total compensation
$341,622

At Sheriff, Cole Spurrier serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $341,622.

Jose Martinez Iii

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,605
Base pay
$141,673
Overtime
$89,624
Other pay
$47,258
Benefits
$63,050
Total compensation
$341,605

At Sheriff, Jose Martinez Iii serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $341,605.

Ian Branch

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,583
Base pay
$132,402
Overtime
$105,324
Other pay
$13,236
Benefits
$90,621
Total compensation
$341,583

At Sheriff, Ian Branch serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $341,583.

Billy Khounthavong

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,556
Base pay
$153,376
Overtime
$84,090
Other pay
$7,286
Benefits
$96,804
Total compensation
$341,556

Billy Khounthavong works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Billy earned $341,556 in 2025.

Juan Marquez Lopez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,551
Base pay
$135,073
Overtime
$109,074
Other pay
$8,358
Benefits
$89,046
Total compensation
$341,551

At Sheriff, Juan Marquez Lopez serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $341,551.

Dylan Navarro

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,547
Base pay
$150,691
Overtime
$77,168
Other pay
$18,752
Benefits
$94,936
Total compensation
$341,547

At Sheriff, Dylan Navarro serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $341,547.

Arthur Velasquez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,500
Base pay
$189,642
Overtime
$15,177
Other pay
$22,080
Benefits
$114,601
Total compensation
$341,500

At Sheriff, Arthur Velasquez serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $341,500.

Gregory Johnson

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,450
Base pay
$171,247
Overtime
$57,950
Other pay
$7,018
Benefits
$105,235
Total compensation
$341,450

Gregory Johnson works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Gregory earned $341,450 in 2025.

Fabio Vargas

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,427
Base pay
$135,073
Overtime
$100,550
Other pay
$12,796
Benefits
$93,008
Total compensation
$341,427

Fabio Vargas works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Fabio earned $341,427 in 2025.

Richard Leon

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,416
Base pay
$188,531
Overtime
$15,730
Other pay
$23,051
Benefits
$114,104
Total compensation
$341,416

Richard Leon is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $341,416.

Jesus Urrutia

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,382
Base pay
$191,378
Overtime
$11,478
Other pay
$23,859
Benefits
$114,667
Total compensation
$341,382

Jesus Urrutia works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Jesus earned $341,382 in 2025.

Charlie Upchurch Iv

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,308
Base pay
$142,700
Overtime
$114,457
Other pay
$6,125
Benefits
$78,026
Total compensation
$341,308

Charlie Upchurch Iv holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $341,308.

Aaron Maestas

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,301
Base pay
$143,893
Overtime
$102,846
Other pay
$2,392
Benefits
$92,170
Total compensation
$341,301

Aaron Maestas is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $341,301.

Maricela Sahagun

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,292
Base pay
$142,700
Overtime
$94,230
Other pay
$10,325
Benefits
$94,037
Total compensation
$341,292

Maricela Sahagun works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Maricela earned $341,292 in 2025.

Nikolai Vavakin

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,279
Base pay
$203,637
Overtime
$18,976
Other pay
$2,688
Benefits
$115,978
Total compensation
$341,279

Nikolai Vavakin is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $341,279.

Salvador Salceda

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,271
Base pay
$125,325
Overtime
$119,135
Other pay
$8,412
Benefits
$88,399
Total compensation
$341,271

At Sheriff, Salvador Salceda serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $341,271.

Bruno De Oliveira

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,197
Base pay
$131,591
Overtime
$107,659
Other pay
$12,318
Benefits
$89,629
Total compensation
$341,197

Bruno De Oliveira works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Bruno earned $341,197 in 2025.

Miguel Valencia Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,125
Base pay
$141,990
Overtime
$84,879
Other pay
$17,911
Benefits
$96,345
Total compensation
$341,125

Miguel Valencia Jr is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $341,125.

Vanessa Royo

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,051
Base pay
$134,502
Overtime
$105,882
Other pay
$10,446
Benefits
$90,221
Total compensation
$341,051

Vanessa Royo works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Vanessa earned $341,051 in 2025.

Eric Takada

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$340,945
Base pay
$127,088
Overtime
$118,777
Other pay
$7,056
Benefits
$88,024
Total compensation
$340,945

Eric Takada is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $340,945.

Gabriel Calderon

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$340,790
Base pay
$136,073
Overtime
$40,713
Other pay
$75,357
Benefits
$88,647
Total compensation
$340,790

Gabriel Calderon works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Gabriel earned $340,790 in 2025.

Michael Kelley

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$340,781
Base pay
$142,700
Overtime
$101,906
Other pay
$8,031
Benefits
$88,144
Total compensation
$340,781

At Sheriff, Michael Kelley serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $340,781.

Anthony Vu

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$340,711
Base pay
$191,620
Overtime
$11,224
Other pay
$22,020
Benefits
$115,847
Total compensation
$340,711

At Sheriff, Anthony Vu serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $340,711.

Andrew De La Rosa Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$340,693
Base pay
$142,523
Overtime
$116,057
Other pay
$4,518
Benefits
$77,595
Total compensation
$340,693

Andrew De La Rosa Jr works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Andrew earned $340,693 in 2025.

Justin Waites

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$340,633
Base pay
$154,570
Overtime
$64,498
Other pay
$19,137
Benefits
$102,428
Total compensation
$340,633

Justin Waites works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Justin earned $340,633 in 2025.

Daniel Bigelow

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$340,618
Base pay
$144,133
Overtime
$85,557
Other pay
$16,013
Benefits
$94,915
Total compensation
$340,618

Daniel Bigelow is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $340,618.

Luis Quirino

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$340,617
Base pay
$125,325
Overtime
$126,557
Other pay
$3,809
Benefits
$84,926
Total compensation
$340,617

Luis Quirino holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $340,617.

Adriana Mejia

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$340,564
Base pay
$186,644
Overtime
$33,091
Other pay
$21,553
Benefits
$99,276
Total compensation
$340,564

Adriana Mejia is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $340,564.

Mark Murphy

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$340,502
Base pay
$150,007
Overtime
$76,163
Other pay
$17,932
Benefits
$96,400
Total compensation
$340,502

Mark Murphy is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $340,502.

James Hoban Jr.

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$340,487
Base pay
$132,402
Overtime
$111,415
Other pay
$7,587
Benefits
$89,083
Total compensation
$340,487

At Sheriff, James Hoban Jr. serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $340,487.

Ungrey Holifield

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$340,408
Base pay
$150,758
Overtime
$70,673
Other pay
$18,933
Benefits
$100,044
Total compensation
$340,408

Ungrey Holifield is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $340,408.

Thuy Nguyen

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$340,352
Base pay
$136,429
Overtime
$99,239
Other pay
$12,892
Benefits
$91,792
Total compensation
$340,352

Thuy Nguyen is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $340,352.

David Milliman

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$340,342
Base pay
$126,612
Overtime
$120,446
Other pay
$6,754
Benefits
$86,530
Total compensation
$340,342

David Milliman works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. David earned $340,342 in 2025.