Agency file

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

$1$472,069+

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

Deputy Sheriff, NC Hourly Only

426 · $440

Security Officer, Sheriff

421 · $120,215

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 108

Julio Casarez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$270,219

Base pay: $117,719
Overtime: $77,118
Other pay: $2,364
Benefits: $73,018
Total compensation: $270,219

Julio Casarez works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Julio earned $270,219 in 2025.

Frank Brower

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$270,213

Base pay: $138,326
Overtime: $34,929
Other pay: $6,549
Benefits: $90,409
Total compensation: $270,213

Frank Brower is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $270,213.

Gabriel Encinas

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$270,204

Base pay: $124,700
Overtime: $64,792
Other pay: $6,359
Benefits: $74,353
Total compensation: $270,204

Gabriel Encinas is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $270,204.

Maria Aviles

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$270,198

Base pay: $139,878
Overtime: $25,007
Other pay: $13,766
Benefits: $91,547
Total compensation: $270,198

Maria Aviles holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $270,198.

Cristina Cordoba

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$270,154

Base pay: $145,167
Overtime: $18,495
Other pay: $12,601
Benefits: $93,891
Total compensation: $270,154

At Sheriff, Cristina Cordoba serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $270,154.

Justin Ankeney

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$270,105

Base pay: $125,325
Overtime: $63,478
Other pay: $2,944
Benefits: $78,358
Total compensation: $270,105

Justin Ankeney holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $270,105.

Osiry Rivas

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$270,080

Base pay: $31,722
Overtime: $19,344
Other pay: $186,106
Benefits: $32,908
Total compensation: $270,080

Osiry Rivas holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $270,080.

Aaron Gonzalez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$270,026

Base pay: $149,156
Overtime: $43,955
Other pay: $15,649
Benefits: $61,266
Total compensation: $270,026

Aaron Gonzalez works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Aaron earned $270,026 in 2025.

Katherine Velasco

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,987

Base pay: $136,135
Overtime: $48,725
Other pay: $3,525
Benefits: $81,602
Total compensation: $269,987

Katherine Velasco is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $269,987.

Alvaro Diaz

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,978

Base pay: $145,612
Overtime: $39,924
Other pay: $9,656
Benefits: $74,786
Total compensation: $269,978

Alvaro Diaz is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $269,978.

Jose Murcia

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,976

Base pay: $128,493
Overtime: $67,708
Other pay: $1,753
Benefits: $72,022
Total compensation: $269,976

Jose Murcia is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $269,976.

David Chavez Cruz

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,970

Base pay: $127,216
Overtime: $68,155
Other pay: $1,750
Benefits: $72,849
Total compensation: $269,970

David Chavez Cruz works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. David earned $269,970 in 2025.

Juan Velasquez

Mngr, Laundry Services Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,964

Base pay: $167,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $23,434
Benefits: $78,878
Total compensation: $269,964

Juan Velasquez works as a Mngr, Laundry Services Sheriff for Sheriff. Juan earned $269,964 in 2025.

Holly Gruppie

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,961

Base pay: $125,325
Overtime: $57,561
Other pay: $7,904
Benefits: $79,171
Total compensation: $269,961

Holly Gruppie is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $269,961.

Jonathan Manqueros

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,937

Base pay: $121,625
Overtime: $75,702
Other pay: $2,479
Benefits: $70,131
Total compensation: $269,937

Jonathan Manqueros is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $269,937.

Ramiro Vazquez Guerrero

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,932

Base pay: $118,035
Overtime: $75,988
Other pay: $2,111
Benefits: $73,798
Total compensation: $269,932

Ramiro Vazquez Guerrero holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $269,932.

Rachel Cuellar

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,929

Base pay: $87,766
Overtime: $7,764
Other pay: $111,060
Benefits: $63,339
Total compensation: $269,929

Rachel Cuellar holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $269,929.

Alfred Jaime

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,924

Base pay: $16,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $232,992
Benefits: $20,781
Total compensation: $269,924

Alfred Jaime holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $269,924.

James Becerra Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,923

Base pay: $136,968
Overtime: $46,069
Other pay: $13,411
Benefits: $73,475
Total compensation: $269,923

James Becerra Jr is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $269,923.

Daniel Song

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,921

Base pay: $133,385
Overtime: $52,986
Other pay: $9,560
Benefits: $73,990
Total compensation: $269,921

Daniel Song is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $269,921.

Bob Chu

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,889

Base pay: $136,685
Overtime: $29,490
Other pay: $12,933
Benefits: $90,781
Total compensation: $269,889

Bob Chu works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Bob earned $269,889 in 2025.

Jared Adam

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,878

Base pay: $122,041
Overtime: $73,766
Other pay: $5,494
Benefits: $68,577
Total compensation: $269,878

Jared Adam holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $269,878.

Ramon Rosales

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,843

Base pay: $123,797
Overtime: $56,023
Other pay: $4,739
Benefits: $85,284
Total compensation: $269,843

Ramon Rosales is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $269,843.

Terry Harsha Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,833

Base pay: $118,035
Overtime: $67,540
Other pay: $1,700
Benefits: $82,558
Total compensation: $269,833

At Sheriff, Terry Harsha Jr serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $269,833.

Brian Hoist

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,806

Base pay: $128,107
Overtime: $39,561
Other pay: $11,173
Benefits: $90,965
Total compensation: $269,806

Brian Hoist holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $269,806.

Philip Sanchez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,791

Base pay: $136,429
Overtime: $37,683
Other pay: $8,225
Benefits: $87,454
Total compensation: $269,791

Philip Sanchez holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $269,791.

Kevin Fujiwara

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,773

Base pay: $143,400
Overtime: $28,255
Other pay: $6,905
Benefits: $91,213
Total compensation: $269,773

Kevin Fujiwara holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $269,773.

Melissa Enoch

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,765

Base pay: $136,389
Overtime: $54,517
Other pay: $4,292
Benefits: $74,567
Total compensation: $269,765

Melissa Enoch holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $269,765.

Ashly Castro

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,726

Base pay: $134,400
Overtime: $48,952
Other pay: $11,533
Benefits: $74,841
Total compensation: $269,726

Ashly Castro holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $269,726.

Steven Aleman

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,702

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $54,890
Other pay: $6,630
Benefits: $73,109
Total compensation: $269,702

Steven Aleman is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $269,702.

Hector Montes

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,700

Base pay: $121,625
Overtime: $71,834
Other pay: $5,985
Benefits: $70,256
Total compensation: $269,700

Hector Montes is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $269,700.

Luis GonzalezMay be multiple

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,699

Payroll for Luis Gonzalez (Deputy Sheriff, Sheriff) may cover more than one person; together they account for $269,699 in 2025.

Robert Preston

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,674

Base pay: $134,263
Overtime: $44,883
Other pay: $2,891
Benefits: $87,637
Total compensation: $269,674

Robert Preston is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $269,674.

Francisco Campos

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,640

Base pay: $144,854
Overtime: $20,268
Other pay: $10,288
Benefits: $94,230
Total compensation: $269,640

At Sheriff, Francisco Campos serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $269,640.

Steven Kowaltschuk

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,633

Base pay: $144,924
Overtime: $28,079
Other pay: $4,069
Benefits: $92,561
Total compensation: $269,633

At Sheriff, Steven Kowaltschuk serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $269,633.

Daniel Razo

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,633

Base pay: $118,035
Overtime: $75,308
Other pay: $1,820
Benefits: $74,470
Total compensation: $269,633

Daniel Razo holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $269,633.

Robert Tunnell

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,630

Base pay: $160,344
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,963
Benefits: $93,323
Total compensation: $269,630

At Sheriff, Robert Tunnell serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $269,630.

Kevin Chan

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,545

Base pay: $130,258
Overtime: $64,038
Other pay: $7,402
Benefits: $67,847
Total compensation: $269,545

At Sheriff, Kevin Chan serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $269,545.

Jeanine Swanson

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,535

Base pay: $156,121
Overtime: $22,111
Other pay: $8,896
Benefits: $82,407
Total compensation: $269,535

Jeanine Swanson works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Jeanine earned $269,535 in 2025.

Scott Rule

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$269,534

Base pay: $27,199
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $209,928
Benefits: $32,407
Total compensation: $269,534

Scott Rule is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $269,534.