Los Angeles County / Sheriff
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
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Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
Christopher Smelser holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $364,640.
Lieutenant/Sheriff
Andrew Stowers holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $364,601.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
At Sheriff, Ruben Gonzales serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $364,541.
Sergeant/Sheriff
Oscar Perez works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Oscar earned $364,485 in 2025.
Sergeant/Sheriff
At Sheriff, Jose Esparza serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $364,428.
This Deputy Sheriff record at Sheriff for Richard Sanchez may represent several individuals, totaling $364,421 in 2025.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
Fernando Felix holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $364,414.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
Edmund Wang is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $364,269.
Sergeant/Sheriff
Sergio Jimenez holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $364,157.
Sergeant/Sheriff
Wesley Clark Iii works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Wesley earned $363,960 in 2025.
Sergeant/Sheriff
Brian Vance is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $363,909.
Lieutenant/Sheriff
Jennifer Roth works as a Lieutenant for Sheriff. Jennifer earned $363,884 in 2025.
Sergeant/Sheriff
Charles Guzak holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $363,832.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
Max Von Lutzow is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $363,817.
Sergeant/Sheriff
Michael Yost is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $363,706.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
Eric Medina holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $363,615.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
Daniel Klock holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $363,558.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
At Sheriff, Bao Dang serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $363,487.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
Robert Felmer is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $363,443.
Lieutenant/Sheriff
At Sheriff, Adan Nevarez serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $363,414.
Lieutenant/Sheriff
Nora Gutierrez holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $363,396.
Sergeant/Sheriff
Roman Krajewski is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $363,319.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
Santino Saavedra holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $363,307.
Sergeant/Sheriff
At Sheriff, Kristen Aufdemberg serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $363,304.
Sergeant/Sheriff
Oleg Polissky holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $363,290.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
At Sheriff, Dustin Bernard serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $363,198.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
At Sheriff, Micah Johnson serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $363,182.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
At Sheriff, Alan Rojas serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $363,124.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
Michael Jeffrey Jr works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Michael earned $363,010 in 2025.
Sergeant/Sheriff
Joshua Delfin works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Joshua earned $362,954 in 2025.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
Clint Hughes works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Clint earned $362,929 in 2025.
Sergeant/Sheriff
Andrew Basey is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $362,926.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
At Sheriff, Grehtel Barraza serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $362,922.
Sergeant/Sheriff
At Sheriff, William Hong serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $362,739.
Sergeant/Sheriff
John Patrick Maranan holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $362,698.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
Keegan Mcinnis holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $362,676.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
Raymond Kimmell Ii holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $362,639.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
Alejandro Bonilla works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Alejandro earned $362,621 in 2025.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
At Sheriff, Keith Davis serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $362,335.
Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff
Matthew Nowotny works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Matthew earned $362,284 in 2025.