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
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 12

Anselmo Gonzalez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$446,380

Base pay: $185,667
Overtime: $132,051
Other pay: $15,019
Benefits: $113,643
Total compensation: $446,380

Anselmo Gonzalez is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $446,380.

Scott Giles

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$446,365

Base pay: $171,894
Overtime: $144,726
Other pay: $21,560
Benefits: $108,185
Total compensation: $446,365

Scott Giles works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Scott earned $446,365 in 2025.

David Kearney

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$445,921

Base pay: $224,621
Overtime: $91,675
Other pay: $10,263
Benefits: $119,362
Total compensation: $445,921

David Kearney is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $445,921.

Joseph Tharpe

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$445,829

Base pay: $178,900
Overtime: $149,943
Other pay: $8,086
Benefits: $108,900
Total compensation: $445,829

At Sheriff, Joseph Tharpe serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $445,829.

Jose Arias

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$445,628

Base pay: $185,005
Overtime: $103,446
Other pay: $44,084
Benefits: $113,093
Total compensation: $445,628

Jose Arias is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $445,628.

Cynthia Bearse

Captain/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$445,303

Base pay: $260,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $49,594
Benefits: $134,805
Total compensation: $445,303

Cynthia Bearse is a Captain at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $445,303.

Michael Mcmorrow

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$444,901

Base pay: $183,762
Overtime: $153,025
Other pay: $2,926
Benefits: $105,188
Total compensation: $444,901

Michael Mcmorrow holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $444,901.

Chastity Phillians

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$444,803

Base pay: $221,216
Overtime: $70,068
Other pay: $26,596
Benefits: $126,923
Total compensation: $444,803

Chastity Phillians is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $444,803.

Nancy Mcgauley

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$444,622

Base pay: $106,174
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $305,928
Benefits: $32,520
Total compensation: $444,622

Nancy Mcgauley works as a Lieutenant for Sheriff. Nancy earned $444,622 in 2025.

Delbert Moore

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$444,571

Base pay: $64,946
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $332,345
Benefits: $47,280
Total compensation: $444,571

Delbert Moore is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $444,571.

Dennis Elmore

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$444,360

Base pay: $174,309
Overtime: $149,797
Other pay: $11,742
Benefits: $108,512
Total compensation: $444,360

Dennis Elmore works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Dennis earned $444,360 in 2025.

Angela Gonzalez

Captain/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$444,120

Base pay: $254,796
Overtime: $5,502
Other pay: $47,282
Benefits: $136,540
Total compensation: $444,120

Angela Gonzalez works as a Captain for Sheriff. Angela earned $444,120 in 2025.

Marcos Rosales

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$443,936

Base pay: $188,531
Overtime: $116,246
Other pay: $22,212
Benefits: $116,947
Total compensation: $443,936

Marcos Rosales is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $443,936.

Yoon Nam

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$443,737

Base pay: $173,838
Overtime: $153,406
Other pay: $22,634
Benefits: $93,859
Total compensation: $443,737

Yoon Nam is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $443,737.

Derek Sabatini

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$443,608

Base pay: $230,876
Overtime: $59,391
Other pay: $19,633
Benefits: $133,708
Total compensation: $443,608

Derek Sabatini holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $443,608.

Richard Cartmill

Captain/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$443,422

Base pay: $249,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $37,362
Benefits: $156,404
Total compensation: $443,422

Richard Cartmill works as a Captain for Sheriff. Richard earned $443,422 in 2025.

Maria Maciel

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$443,381

Base pay: $178,900
Overtime: $128,406
Other pay: $22,239
Benefits: $113,836
Total compensation: $443,381

Maria Maciel is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $443,381.

Phillip Arellano

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$443,360

Base pay: $207,387
Overtime: $86,956
Other pay: $24,017
Benefits: $125,000
Total compensation: $443,360

Phillip Arellano is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $443,360.

Juleen Smith

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$443,300

Base pay: $172,100
Overtime: $123,008
Other pay: $41,681
Benefits: $106,511
Total compensation: $443,300

At Sheriff, Juleen Smith serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $443,300.

Joshua Bean

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$443,219

Base pay: $175,801
Overtime: $133,009
Other pay: $21,759
Benefits: $112,650
Total compensation: $443,219

Joshua Bean is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $443,219.

Jason Bryant

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$443,046

Base pay: $215,713
Overtime: $95,216
Other pay: $9,401
Benefits: $122,716
Total compensation: $443,046

Jason Bryant is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $443,046.

Enrique Caracheo

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$442,998

Base pay: $188,531
Overtime: $129,538
Other pay: $23,319
Benefits: $101,610
Total compensation: $442,998

Enrique Caracheo is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $442,998.

Joseph Fender

Captain/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$442,846

Base pay: $249,605
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $37,132
Benefits: $156,109
Total compensation: $442,846

At Sheriff, Joseph Fender serves as a Captain. Their 2025 pay totaled $442,846.

Ernesto Valencia

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$442,797

Base pay: $260,183
Overtime: $65,067
Other pay: $17,590
Benefits: $99,957
Total compensation: $442,797

At Sheriff, Ernesto Valencia serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $442,797.

Juan Torres

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$442,641

Base pay: $209,749
Overtime: $113,264
Other pay: $3,130
Benefits: $116,498
Total compensation: $442,641

Juan Torres holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $442,641.

Raymundo Iniguez Jr

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$442,110

Base pay: $181,148
Overtime: $123,224
Other pay: $22,479
Benefits: $115,259
Total compensation: $442,110

Raymundo Iniguez Jr holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $442,110.

Michael Kent

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$442,080

Base pay: $144,854
Overtime: $179,601
Other pay: $23,634
Benefits: $93,991
Total compensation: $442,080

Michael Kent holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $442,080.

Angel Zuniga

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$442,017

Base pay: $182,327
Overtime: $135,771
Other pay: $12,779
Benefits: $111,140
Total compensation: $442,017

Angel Zuniga holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $442,017.

Guillermo Martinez

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$441,847

Base pay: $197,537
Overtime: $98,900
Other pay: $24,500
Benefits: $120,910
Total compensation: $441,847

Guillermo Martinez is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $441,847.

Johnny Vo

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$441,793

Base pay: $141,072
Overtime: $158,643
Other pay: $45,330
Benefits: $96,748
Total compensation: $441,793

Johnny Vo holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $441,793.

Sherif Morsi

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$441,664

Base pay: $221,557
Overtime: $62,627
Other pay: $27,131
Benefits: $130,349
Total compensation: $441,664

Sherif Morsi is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $441,664.

Derrick Mcnally

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$441,326

Base pay: $156,677
Overtime: $172,327
Other pay: $16,366
Benefits: $95,956
Total compensation: $441,326

Derrick Mcnally is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $441,326.

Brandon Barclay

Captain/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$441,162

Base pay: $210,824
Overtime: $45,751
Other pay: $51,869
Benefits: $132,718
Total compensation: $441,162

Brandon Barclay works as a Captain for Sheriff. Brandon earned $441,162 in 2025.

Rene Garcia

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$440,831

Base pay: $221,834
Overtime: $75,590
Other pay: $15,303
Benefits: $128,104
Total compensation: $440,831

Rene Garcia is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $440,831.

Amalia Hernandez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$440,586

Base pay: $180,147
Overtime: $124,356
Other pay: $22,292
Benefits: $113,791
Total compensation: $440,586

At Sheriff, Amalia Hernandez serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $440,586.

John Carlin

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$440,476

Base pay: $186,192
Overtime: $131,657
Other pay: $23,337
Benefits: $99,290
Total compensation: $440,476

At Sheriff, John Carlin serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $440,476.

Mary De Bella

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$440,365

Base pay: $213,147
Overtime: $73,949
Other pay: $24,724
Benefits: $128,545
Total compensation: $440,365

Mary De Bella works as a Lieutenant for Sheriff. Mary earned $440,365 in 2025.

John Hatfield

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$440,350

Base pay: $188,434
Overtime: $118,235
Other pay: $22,745
Benefits: $110,936
Total compensation: $440,350

At Sheriff, John Hatfield serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $440,350.

Matthew Vander Horck

Captain/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$440,289

Base pay: $20,014
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $390,226
Benefits: $30,049
Total compensation: $440,289

Matthew Vander Horck works as a Captain for Sheriff. Matthew earned $440,289 in 2025.

Jodi Hutak

Captain/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$440,183

Base pay: $270,427
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $38,649
Benefits: $131,107
Total compensation: $440,183

Jodi Hutak works as a Captain for Sheriff. Jodi earned $440,183 in 2025.