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 13

Mike Barraza

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$440,175

Base pay: $200,563
Overtime: $94,133
Other pay: $23,873
Benefits: $121,606
Total compensation: $440,175

Mike Barraza is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $440,175.

Jose Gonzalez

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$439,885

Base pay: $216,042
Overtime: $86,169
Other pay: $12,689
Benefits: $124,985
Total compensation: $439,885

Jose Gonzalez holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $439,885.

Matthew Coppes

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$439,631

Base pay: $175,801
Overtime: $147,863
Other pay: $8,112
Benefits: $107,855
Total compensation: $439,631

At Sheriff, Matthew Coppes serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $439,631.

Alejandro Martinez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$439,506

Base pay: $185,667
Overtime: $135,652
Other pay: $8,713
Benefits: $109,474
Total compensation: $439,506

Alejandro Martinez works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Alejandro earned $439,506 in 2025.

Afsoon Nafissi

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$439,403

Base pay: $177,167
Overtime: $138,416
Other pay: $13,754
Benefits: $110,066
Total compensation: $439,403

Afsoon Nafissi holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $439,403.

Darren Luter

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$439,294

Base pay: $188,531
Overtime: $109,113
Other pay: $22,904
Benefits: $118,746
Total compensation: $439,294

Darren Luter works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Darren earned $439,294 in 2025.

Erich Marbach

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$439,176

Base pay: $175,125
Overtime: $136,697
Other pay: $20,008
Benefits: $107,346
Total compensation: $439,176

Erich Marbach works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Erich earned $439,176 in 2025.

Elmer Jordan

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$439,126

Base pay: $197,291
Overtime: $98,539
Other pay: $26,963
Benefits: $116,333
Total compensation: $439,126

At Sheriff, Elmer Jordan serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $439,126.

Daniel Castro

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$439,064

Base pay: $188,000
Overtime: $112,865
Other pay: $21,465
Benefits: $116,734
Total compensation: $439,064

Daniel Castro works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Daniel earned $439,064 in 2025.

Paul Bartlett

Captain/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$439,028

Base pay: $244,165
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $28,573
Benefits: $166,290
Total compensation: $439,028

Paul Bartlett is a Captain at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $439,028.

Antonio GuillenMay be multiple

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$439,013

This Deputy Sheriff record at Sheriff for Antonio Guillen may represent several individuals, totaling $439,013 in 2025.

Sandra Lucio

Captain/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$439,010

Base pay: $249,656
Overtime: $14,041
Other pay: $36,951
Benefits: $138,362
Total compensation: $439,010

Sandra Lucio is a Captain at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $439,010.

Kenneth Dussoldi

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$438,958

Base pay: $181,148
Overtime: $162,101
Other pay: $4,310
Benefits: $91,399
Total compensation: $438,958

Kenneth Dussoldi is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $438,958.

Patricia Thomas

Captain/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$438,948

Base pay: $217,243
Overtime: $13,600
Other pay: $89,147
Benefits: $118,958
Total compensation: $438,948

Patricia Thomas is a Captain at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $438,948.

Ronald Nohles

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$438,851

Base pay: $207,295
Overtime: $95,502
Other pay: $21,246
Benefits: $114,808
Total compensation: $438,851

Ronald Nohles holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $438,851.

Alan Healey

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$438,734

Base pay: $233,776
Overtime: $72,886
Other pay: $2,539
Benefits: $129,533
Total compensation: $438,734

Alan Healey is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $438,734.

Wilson Wong

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$438,702

Base pay: $224,621
Overtime: $62,329
Other pay: $21,661
Benefits: $130,091
Total compensation: $438,702

Wilson Wong is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $438,702.

John PerezMay be multiple

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$438,619

Payroll for John Perez (Deputy Sheriff, Sheriff) may cover more than one person; together they account for $438,619 in 2025.

Melissa Ramirez

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$438,617

Base pay: $206,339
Overtime: $88,020
Other pay: $25,812
Benefits: $118,446
Total compensation: $438,617

Melissa Ramirez holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $438,617.

Hector Mancinas

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$438,408

Base pay: $224,537
Overtime: $68,358
Other pay: $26,948
Benefits: $118,565
Total compensation: $438,408

Hector Mancinas is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $438,408.

Henry Saenz

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$438,351

Base pay: $188,531
Overtime: $133,590
Other pay: $19,018
Benefits: $97,212
Total compensation: $438,351

At Sheriff, Henry Saenz serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $438,351.

Jason Duron

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$437,952

Base pay: $188,988
Overtime: $113,902
Other pay: $22,168
Benefits: $112,894
Total compensation: $437,952

Jason Duron holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $437,952.

Mark Romero

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$437,646

Base pay: $178,811
Overtime: $109,102
Other pay: $38,168
Benefits: $111,565
Total compensation: $437,646

Mark Romero holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $437,646.

Michael Rathbun

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$437,547

Base pay: $192,268
Overtime: $103,125
Other pay: $22,603
Benefits: $119,551
Total compensation: $437,547

Michael Rathbun is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $437,547.

Daniel PerezMay be multiple

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$437,444

Payroll for Daniel Perez (Sergeant, Sheriff) may cover more than one person; together they account for $437,444 in 2025.

Timothy Briggs

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$437,213

Base pay: $193,781
Overtime: $98,941
Other pay: $23,468
Benefits: $121,023
Total compensation: $437,213

At Sheriff, Timothy Briggs serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $437,213.

Edgar Romo

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$436,968

Base pay: $175,051
Overtime: $133,934
Other pay: $21,090
Benefits: $106,893
Total compensation: $436,968

At Sheriff, Edgar Romo serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $436,968.

Curt Messerschmidt

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$436,654

Base pay: $218,907
Overtime: $69,126
Other pay: $24,130
Benefits: $124,491
Total compensation: $436,654

Curt Messerschmidt works as a Lieutenant for Sheriff. Curt earned $436,654 in 2025.

Robert Okamoto

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$436,581

Base pay: $173,003
Overtime: $136,164
Other pay: $18,727
Benefits: $108,687
Total compensation: $436,581

Robert Okamoto is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $436,581.

John Cereoli

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$436,463

Base pay: $179,204
Overtime: $127,097
Other pay: $17,138
Benefits: $113,024
Total compensation: $436,463

John Cereoli holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $436,463.

Michael Rinden

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$436,211

Base pay: $188,531
Overtime: $106,931
Other pay: $22,169
Benefits: $118,580
Total compensation: $436,211

Michael Rinden holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $436,211.

Edwardo Sanchez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$436,095

Base pay: $183,423
Overtime: $76,933
Other pay: $60,769
Benefits: $114,970
Total compensation: $436,095

Edwardo Sanchez works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Edwardo earned $436,095 in 2025.

Steve Sgrignoli

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$436,090

Base pay: $212,455
Overtime: $80,255
Other pay: $22,205
Benefits: $121,175
Total compensation: $436,090

Steve Sgrignoli holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $436,090.

James Phillips

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$436,082

Base pay: $170,185
Overtime: $120,537
Other pay: $36,846
Benefits: $108,514
Total compensation: $436,082

At Sheriff, James Phillips serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $436,082.

Geoffrey Chadwick

Captain/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$436,070

Base pay: $244,165
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $33,895
Benefits: $158,010
Total compensation: $436,070

Geoffrey Chadwick is a Captain at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $436,070.

Derek Fender

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$435,952

Base pay: $198,307
Overtime: $115,831
Other pay: $16,960
Benefits: $104,854
Total compensation: $435,952

At Sheriff, Derek Fender serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $435,952.

Amber Montenegro

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$435,908

Base pay: $182,298
Overtime: $99,986
Other pay: $40,244
Benefits: $113,380
Total compensation: $435,908

Amber Montenegro is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $435,908.

Anthony De Leon

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$435,894

Base pay: $180,054
Overtime: $122,599
Other pay: $20,540
Benefits: $112,701
Total compensation: $435,894

Anthony De Leon holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $435,894.

Kimberly Guerrero

Captain/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$435,648

Base pay: $250,977
Overtime: $5,095
Other pay: $42,763
Benefits: $136,813
Total compensation: $435,648

Kimberly Guerrero holds the role of Captain at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $435,648.

Marshall Yelverton

Captain/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$435,460

Base pay: $230,638
Overtime: $166
Other pay: $67,287
Benefits: $137,369
Total compensation: $435,460

Marshall Yelverton works as a Captain for Sheriff. Marshall earned $435,460 in 2025.