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 20

Carrie Almanza

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$407,423

Base pay: $170,057
Overtime: $119,757
Other pay: $19,523
Benefits: $98,086
Total compensation: $407,423

Carrie Almanza is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $407,423.

Henry Jaquez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$407,418

Base pay: $167,305
Overtime: $111,793
Other pay: $25,980
Benefits: $102,340
Total compensation: $407,418

Henry Jaquez works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Henry earned $407,418 in 2025.

Jose Ruiz

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$407,373

Base pay: $180,467
Overtime: $90,815
Other pay: $20,756
Benefits: $115,335
Total compensation: $407,373

Jose Ruiz works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Jose earned $407,373 in 2025.

Rodney Adams

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$407,314

Base pay: $186,192
Overtime: $90,994
Other pay: $15,272
Benefits: $114,856
Total compensation: $407,314

At Sheriff, Rodney Adams serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $407,314.

John Marquez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$407,310

Base pay: $188,531
Overtime: $87,853
Other pay: $18,570
Benefits: $112,356
Total compensation: $407,310

John Marquez is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $407,310.

Edgar Chavarria

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$407,223

Base pay: $180,099
Overtime: $103,798
Other pay: $12,828
Benefits: $110,498
Total compensation: $407,223

Edgar Chavarria holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $407,223.

Michael White

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$407,038

Base pay: $233,776
Overtime: $8,454
Other pay: $26,925
Benefits: $137,883
Total compensation: $407,038

Michael White holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $407,038.

Gregory Evans

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$406,946

Base pay: $143,496
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $181,520
Benefits: $81,930
Total compensation: $406,946

Gregory Evans is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $406,946.

Raymond Lugo

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$406,785

Base pay: $180,696
Overtime: $102,646
Other pay: $23,451
Benefits: $99,992
Total compensation: $406,785

Raymond Lugo holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $406,785.

Everett Maldonado

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$406,582

Base pay: $159,271
Overtime: $129,403
Other pay: $25,893
Benefits: $92,015
Total compensation: $406,582

Everett Maldonado works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Everett earned $406,582 in 2025.

Troy Bowser

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$406,564

Base pay: $181,456
Overtime: $93,571
Other pay: $18,405
Benefits: $113,132
Total compensation: $406,564

Troy Bowser holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $406,564.

Charles Simmons Iii

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$406,437

Base pay: $173,620
Overtime: $127,949
Other pay: $1,750
Benefits: $103,118
Total compensation: $406,437

Charles Simmons Iii works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Charles earned $406,437 in 2025.

Alberto Zambrano

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$406,337

Base pay: $141,589
Overtime: $148,833
Other pay: $16,607
Benefits: $99,308
Total compensation: $406,337

Alberto Zambrano is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $406,337.

Kevin Jones

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$406,329

Base pay: $174,997
Overtime: $119,892
Other pay: $7,067
Benefits: $104,373
Total compensation: $406,329

Kevin Jones works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Kevin earned $406,329 in 2025.

Monty Gudino

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$406,019

Base pay: $144,854
Overtime: $144,228
Other pay: $17,675
Benefits: $99,262
Total compensation: $406,019

Monty Gudino works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Monty earned $406,019 in 2025.

Christopher Varela

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$405,725

Base pay: $159,271
Overtime: $106,555
Other pay: $35,714
Benefits: $104,185
Total compensation: $405,725

Christopher Varela works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Christopher earned $405,725 in 2025.

Brent Hayhurst

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$405,630

Base pay: $173,620
Overtime: $130,051
Other pay: $2,036
Benefits: $99,923
Total compensation: $405,630

Brent Hayhurst is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $405,630.

Jimmy Ramirez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$405,503

Base pay: $155,344
Overtime: $128,023
Other pay: $19,511
Benefits: $102,625
Total compensation: $405,503

Jimmy Ramirez is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $405,503.

Daniel Welle

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$405,461

Base pay: $162,029
Overtime: $92,606
Other pay: $38,089
Benefits: $112,737
Total compensation: $405,461

Daniel Welle is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $405,461.

James Schorr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$405,440

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $147,025
Other pay: $42,766
Benefits: $72,949
Total compensation: $405,440

James Schorr works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. James earned $405,440 in 2025.

Deanna Mares

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$405,436

Base pay: $150,007
Overtime: $137,565
Other pay: $17,082
Benefits: $100,782
Total compensation: $405,436

Deanna Mares works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Deanna earned $405,436 in 2025.

Richard Torres

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$405,164

Base pay: $179,402
Overtime: $114,837
Other pay: $6,045
Benefits: $104,880
Total compensation: $405,164

Richard Torres holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $405,164.

Mariano Pacheco Jr

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$405,079

Base pay: $168,230
Overtime: $111,936
Other pay: $17,051
Benefits: $107,862
Total compensation: $405,079

Mariano Pacheco Jr works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Mariano earned $405,079 in 2025.

Toby Coe

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$405,013

Base pay: $181,616
Overtime: $99,823
Other pay: $13,008
Benefits: $110,566
Total compensation: $405,013

Toby Coe is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $405,013.

Michael Maxwell

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$404,980

Base pay: $178,900
Overtime: $105,287
Other pay: $12,251
Benefits: $108,542
Total compensation: $404,980

At Sheriff, Michael Maxwell serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $404,980.

Jesus Aldana

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$404,963

Base pay: $181,148
Overtime: $111,849
Other pay: $3,656
Benefits: $108,310
Total compensation: $404,963

Jesus Aldana is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $404,963.

Kason Barraclough

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$404,816

Base pay: $189,404
Overtime: $88,341
Other pay: $13,480
Benefits: $113,591
Total compensation: $404,816

Kason Barraclough is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $404,816.

Samara Roberts

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$404,811

Base pay: $175,710
Overtime: $118,052
Other pay: $18,736
Benefits: $92,313
Total compensation: $404,811

Samara Roberts is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $404,811.

Paul Lombardo

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$404,792

Base pay: $193,781
Overtime: $60,433
Other pay: $22,731
Benefits: $127,847
Total compensation: $404,792

Paul Lombardo works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Paul earned $404,792 in 2025.

Javier Guzman Jr

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$404,625

Base pay: $180,385
Overtime: $105,094
Other pay: $14,275
Benefits: $104,871
Total compensation: $404,625

At Sheriff, Javier Guzman Jr serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $404,625.

Clayton Marion

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$404,577

Base pay: $203,498
Overtime: $75,748
Other pay: $8,834
Benefits: $116,497
Total compensation: $404,577

Clayton Marion is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $404,577.

William Edson

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$404,500

Base pay: $184,273
Overtime: $86,718
Other pay: $20,065
Benefits: $113,444
Total compensation: $404,500

William Edson is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $404,500.

Cecilia Hernandez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$404,417

Base pay: $142,661
Overtime: $114,631
Other pay: $50,440
Benefits: $96,685
Total compensation: $404,417

Cecilia Hernandez is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $404,417.

Jose Dominguez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$404,269

Base pay: $145,578
Overtime: $139,763
Other pay: $18,437
Benefits: $100,491
Total compensation: $404,269

Jose Dominguez holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $404,269.

Francisco Maldonado

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$404,031

Base pay: $233,776
Overtime: $10,092
Other pay: $26,272
Benefits: $133,891
Total compensation: $404,031

Francisco Maldonado holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $404,031.

Christian Perez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$404,026

Base pay: $181,148
Overtime: $110,380
Other pay: $7,190
Benefits: $105,308
Total compensation: $404,026

Christian Perez is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $404,026.

Curtis Brown

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$403,956

Base pay: $171,894
Overtime: $101,119
Other pay: $20,383
Benefits: $110,560
Total compensation: $403,956

At Sheriff, Curtis Brown serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $403,956.

Sean Craig

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$403,940

Base pay: $224,045
Overtime: $74,993
Other pay: $2,901
Benefits: $102,001
Total compensation: $403,940

Sean Craig holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $403,940.

Juan Galvez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$403,910

Base pay: $186,192
Overtime: $87,098
Other pay: $17,637
Benefits: $112,983
Total compensation: $403,910

Juan Galvez is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $403,910.

Fabiola Barragan

Captain/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$403,617

Base pay: $220,743
Overtime: $2,121
Other pay: $59,157
Benefits: $121,596
Total compensation: $403,617

Fabiola Barragan works as a Captain for Sheriff. Fabiola earned $403,617 in 2025.