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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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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.