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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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Jason Elizondo

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$369,000
Base pay
$182,470
Overtime
$50,640
Other pay
$21,201
Benefits
$114,689
Total compensation
$369,000

Jason Elizondo holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $369,000.

Steven Blagg

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$368,873
Base pay
$23,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$320,970
Benefits
$24,629
Total compensation
$368,873

Steven Blagg holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $368,873.

Julian Manriquez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$368,845
Base pay
$150,758
Overtime
$95,228
Other pay
$27,727
Benefits
$95,132
Total compensation
$368,845

Julian Manriquez holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $368,845.

Luis Pinedo Jr

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$368,726
Base pay
$178,900
Overtime
$62,650
Other pay
$16,852
Benefits
$110,324
Total compensation
$368,726

Luis Pinedo Jr is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $368,726.

Michael Smith Jr.

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$368,631
Base pay
$177,864
Overtime
$57,546
Other pay
$21,492
Benefits
$111,729
Total compensation
$368,631

At Sheriff, Michael Smith Jr. serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $368,631.

Anthony Ledesma

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$368,563
Base pay
$141,642
Overtime
$125,855
Other pay
$6,188
Benefits
$94,878
Total compensation
$368,563

Anthony Ledesma holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $368,563.

Brenda Cottrell

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$368,517
Base pay
$168,980
Overtime
$83,296
Other pay
$13,615
Benefits
$102,626
Total compensation
$368,517

Brenda Cottrell works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Brenda earned $368,517 in 2025.

Paul Mendez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$368,443
Base pay
$139,878
Overtime
$109,092
Other pay
$41,400
Benefits
$78,073
Total compensation
$368,443

At Sheriff, Paul Mendez serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $368,443.

John Harris

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$368,415
Base pay
$175,079
Overtime
$63,747
Other pay
$19,541
Benefits
$110,048
Total compensation
$368,415

John Harris holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $368,415.

Matthew Burnett

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$368,381
Base pay
$161,676
Overtime
$80,510
Other pay
$19,824
Benefits
$106,371
Total compensation
$368,381

At Sheriff, Matthew Burnett serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $368,381.

Michael Row

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$368,312
Base pay
$41,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300,146
Benefits
$26,368
Total compensation
$368,312

Michael Row holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $368,312.

Javier Azteca

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$368,278
Base pay
$220,396
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,564
Benefits
$120,318
Total compensation
$368,278

Javier Azteca works as a Lieutenant for Sheriff. Javier earned $368,278 in 2025.

Francine Rizzio

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$368,209
Base pay
$209,241
Overtime
$40,395
Other pay
$6,956
Benefits
$111,617
Total compensation
$368,209

Francine Rizzio is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $368,209.

Dustin Schnakenberg

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$368,137
Base pay
$142,700
Overtime
$117,260
Other pay
$13,596
Benefits
$94,581
Total compensation
$368,137

Dustin Schnakenberg is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $368,137.

Chuck Mejia

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$368,134
Base pay
$142,700
Overtime
$128,208
Other pay
$9,109
Benefits
$88,117
Total compensation
$368,134

Chuck Mejia holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $368,134.

David Brewer

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$368,114
Base pay
$159,271
Overtime
$87,041
Other pay
$21,016
Benefits
$100,786
Total compensation
$368,114

David Brewer works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. David earned $368,114 in 2025.

Estevan Perez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$368,091
Base pay
$141,079
Overtime
$111,075
Other pay
$18,326
Benefits
$97,611
Total compensation
$368,091

Estevan Perez is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $368,091.

Juan Martinez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$368,087
Base pay
$163,582
Overtime
$94,316
Other pay
$20,510
Benefits
$89,679
Total compensation
$368,087

Juan Martinez is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $368,087.

Jacquelyn Sorce

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$368,051
Base pay
$156,121
Overtime
$93,247
Other pay
$18,691
Benefits
$99,992
Total compensation
$368,051

Jacquelyn Sorce is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $368,051.

Roy Sanchez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$367,922
Base pay
$136,598
Overtime
$122,360
Other pay
$16,289
Benefits
$92,675
Total compensation
$367,922

Roy Sanchez works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Roy earned $367,922 in 2025.

Jose Zuniga

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$367,880
Base pay
$174,676
Overtime
$86,712
Other pay
$5,537
Benefits
$100,955
Total compensation
$367,880

At Sheriff, Jose Zuniga serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $367,880.

Nicholas Schaper

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$367,818
Base pay
$146,970
Overtime
$114,452
Other pay
$12,505
Benefits
$93,891
Total compensation
$367,818

Nicholas Schaper holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $367,818.

Oscar Campa

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$367,771
Base pay
$143,771
Overtime
$154,194
Other pay
$7,263
Benefits
$62,543
Total compensation
$367,771

Oscar Campa is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $367,771.

Eric Mohler

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$367,768
Base pay
$142,700
Overtime
$124,658
Other pay
$6,709
Benefits
$93,701
Total compensation
$367,768

Eric Mohler is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $367,768.

Lance Popken

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$367,754
Base pay
$130,891
Overtime
$101,153
Other pay
$43,051
Benefits
$92,659
Total compensation
$367,754

Lance Popken is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $367,754.

Gordon Peters

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$367,727
Base pay
$177,748
Overtime
$74,695
Other pay
$7,222
Benefits
$108,062
Total compensation
$367,727

Gordon Peters is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $367,727.

Liliana Jara-Diaz

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$367,723
Base pay
$179,321
Overtime
$75,340
Other pay
$5,055
Benefits
$108,007
Total compensation
$367,723

Liliana Jara-Diaz holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $367,723.

Fabian Moore

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$367,713
Base pay
$169,911
Overtime
$85,166
Other pay
$7,545
Benefits
$105,091
Total compensation
$367,713

At Sheriff, Fabian Moore serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $367,713.

Carlos Gonzalez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$367,628
Base pay
$178,900
Overtime
$58,816
Other pay
$17,812
Benefits
$112,100
Total compensation
$367,628

Carlos Gonzalez is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $367,628.

Oscar Butao Jr

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$367,601
Base pay
$230,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,048
Benefits
$128,253
Total compensation
$367,601

Oscar Butao Jr works as a Lieutenant for Sheriff. Oscar earned $367,601 in 2025.

Randolph Tuinstra

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$367,499
Base pay
$218,625
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,001
Benefits
$125,873
Total compensation
$367,499

At Sheriff, Randolph Tuinstra serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $367,499.

Renaldo Mclaughlin

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$367,463
Base pay
$159,271
Overtime
$109,481
Other pay
$17,151
Benefits
$81,560
Total compensation
$367,463

At Sheriff, Renaldo Mclaughlin serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $367,463.

Beverly Nottingham

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$367,459
Base pay
$188,531
Overtime
$71,896
Other pay
$3,047
Benefits
$103,985
Total compensation
$367,459

Beverly Nottingham works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Beverly earned $367,459 in 2025.

Ryan Diez

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$367,439
Base pay
$211,999
Overtime
$25,849
Other pay
$8,270
Benefits
$121,321
Total compensation
$367,439

Ryan Diez holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $367,439.

Scott Shean

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$367,350
Base pay
$144,706
Overtime
$120,863
Other pay
$6,897
Benefits
$94,884
Total compensation
$367,350

Scott Shean holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $367,350.

Erik Nava

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$367,340
Base pay
$135,073
Overtime
$121,339
Other pay
$16,958
Benefits
$93,970
Total compensation
$367,340

Erik Nava is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $367,340.

Adrian Guillen

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$367,316
Base pay
$186,319
Overtime
$68,065
Other pay
$9,711
Benefits
$103,221
Total compensation
$367,316

Adrian Guillen holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $367,316.

Bledar Laska

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$367,088
Base pay
$138,488
Overtime
$132,727
Other pay
$5,995
Benefits
$89,878
Total compensation
$367,088

Bledar Laska is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $367,088.

Jesse Acuna

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$367,030
Base pay
$138,488
Overtime
$136,353
Other pay
$2,514
Benefits
$89,675
Total compensation
$367,030

Jesse Acuna holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $367,030.

Karina Bravo

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$366,922
Base pay
$142,700
Overtime
$112,702
Other pay
$19,392
Benefits
$92,128
Total compensation
$366,922

Karina Bravo works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Karina earned $366,922 in 2025.