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 22

Robert Galbraith

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$399,431

Base pay: $213,139
Overtime: $32,565
Other pay: $24,925
Benefits: $128,802
Total compensation: $399,431

At Sheriff, Robert Galbraith serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $399,431.

James Nagao

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$399,255

Base pay: $173,620
Overtime: $101,278
Other pay: $15,886
Benefits: $108,471
Total compensation: $399,255

James Nagao holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $399,255.

Ivania Farias

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$399,106

Base pay: $167,999
Overtime: $99,645
Other pay: $39,435
Benefits: $92,027
Total compensation: $399,106

Ivania Farias works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Ivania earned $399,106 in 2025.

Tracey Jue

Bureau Director, Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$399,106

Base pay: $252,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $42,917
Benefits: $104,125
Total compensation: $399,106

Tracey Jue holds the role of Bureau Director, Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $399,106.

Jose Martinez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$399,005

Base pay: $182,215
Overtime: $108,990
Other pay: $5,750
Benefits: $102,050
Total compensation: $399,005

Jose Martinez works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Jose earned $399,005 in 2025.

Ronald Klumpp

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$398,781

Base pay: $201,795
Overtime: $64,257
Other pay: $17,813
Benefits: $114,916
Total compensation: $398,781

Ronald Klumpp holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $398,781.

Erik Leslie

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$398,623

Base pay: $148,517
Overtime: $133,090
Other pay: $18,388
Benefits: $98,628
Total compensation: $398,623

Erik Leslie is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $398,623.

David Chellis

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$398,532

Base pay: $188,318
Overtime: $87,542
Other pay: $11,427
Benefits: $111,245
Total compensation: $398,532

David Chellis holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $398,532.

Lohnnie Day

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$398,448

Base pay: $173,620
Overtime: $103,855
Other pay: $14,108
Benefits: $106,865
Total compensation: $398,448

At Sheriff, Lohnnie Day serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $398,448.

Pablo Fernandez Iii

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$398,417

Base pay: $145,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $169,759
Benefits: $83,646
Total compensation: $398,417

Pablo Fernandez Iii is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $398,417.

Miguel Ruiz

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$398,284

Base pay: $165,763
Overtime: $107,231
Other pay: $18,765
Benefits: $106,525
Total compensation: $398,284

Miguel Ruiz works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Miguel earned $398,284 in 2025.

Arturo Portillo Jr

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$398,213

Base pay: $182,318
Overtime: $98,721
Other pay: $8,207
Benefits: $108,967
Total compensation: $398,213

Arturo Portillo Jr is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $398,213.

Neil Wendland

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$398,184

Base pay: $181,148
Overtime: $96,569
Other pay: $10,363
Benefits: $110,104
Total compensation: $398,184

Neil Wendland works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Neil earned $398,184 in 2025.

Belen Lemus

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$398,129

Base pay: $197,160
Overtime: $57,485
Other pay: $24,245
Benefits: $119,239
Total compensation: $398,129

Belen Lemus is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $398,129.

Andrew Wyse

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$397,994

Base pay: $175,079
Overtime: $113,251
Other pay: $6,756
Benefits: $102,908
Total compensation: $397,994

At Sheriff, Andrew Wyse serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $397,994.

Ryan Douglass

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$397,983

Base pay: $163,286
Overtime: $110,426
Other pay: $18,788
Benefits: $105,483
Total compensation: $397,983

At Sheriff, Ryan Douglass serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $397,983.

Javier Hernandez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$397,830

Base pay: $174,783
Overtime: $94,409
Other pay: $18,856
Benefits: $109,782
Total compensation: $397,830

Javier Hernandez works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Javier earned $397,830 in 2025.

Armando Cuevas

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$397,748

Base pay: $186,192
Overtime: $74,152
Other pay: $22,679
Benefits: $114,725
Total compensation: $397,748

Armando Cuevas works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Armando earned $397,748 in 2025.

John Gaudino

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$397,729

Base pay: $173,620
Overtime: $104,899
Other pay: $9,983
Benefits: $109,227
Total compensation: $397,729

John Gaudino is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $397,729.

Carlos Gutierrez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$397,726

Base pay: $186,192
Overtime: $96,535
Other pay: $4,103
Benefits: $110,896
Total compensation: $397,726

Carlos Gutierrez holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $397,726.

Jake Lafayette

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$397,669

Base pay: $174,619
Overtime: $118,139
Other pay: $17,689
Benefits: $87,222
Total compensation: $397,669

Jake Lafayette holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $397,669.

David Perez Jr

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$397,668

Base pay: $170,662
Overtime: $121,709
Other pay: $2,998
Benefits: $102,299
Total compensation: $397,668

David Perez Jr holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $397,668.

Scott Sorrow

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$397,533

Base pay: $180,450
Overtime: $102,314
Other pay: $10,753
Benefits: $104,016
Total compensation: $397,533

At Sheriff, Scott Sorrow serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $397,533.

Jorge Calvillo

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$397,524

Base pay: $151,619
Overtime: $130,585
Other pay: $16,325
Benefits: $98,995
Total compensation: $397,524

Jorge Calvillo holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $397,524.

Ryan Sauls

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$397,410

Base pay: $150,758
Overtime: $128,377
Other pay: $17,933
Benefits: $100,342
Total compensation: $397,410

Ryan Sauls holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $397,410.

Eric Moreno

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$397,409

Base pay: $174,773
Overtime: $91,574
Other pay: $20,175
Benefits: $110,887
Total compensation: $397,409

At Sheriff, Eric Moreno serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $397,409.

Daniel Hoyos

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$397,295

Base pay: $178,900
Overtime: $93,537
Other pay: $17,785
Benefits: $107,073
Total compensation: $397,295

At Sheriff, Daniel Hoyos serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $397,295.

Jorge Juarez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$397,284

Base pay: $65,802
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $290,685
Benefits: $40,797
Total compensation: $397,284

Jorge Juarez is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $397,284.

Kevin Bowes

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$397,227

Base pay: $171,285
Overtime: $100,111
Other pay: $20,712
Benefits: $105,119
Total compensation: $397,227

Kevin Bowes works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Kevin earned $397,227 in 2025.

Jason Colon

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$397,198

Base pay: $174,831
Overtime: $109,451
Other pay: $8,056
Benefits: $104,860
Total compensation: $397,198

Jason Colon is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $397,198.

Ramiro Arguello

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$397,145

Base pay: $175,141
Overtime: $108,856
Other pay: $20,749
Benefits: $92,399
Total compensation: $397,145

Ramiro Arguello holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $397,145.

Chad Magdalik

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$397,129

Base pay: $221,209
Overtime: $18,683
Other pay: $24,879
Benefits: $132,358
Total compensation: $397,129

At Sheriff, Chad Magdalik serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $397,129.

Delia Loera

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$397,112

Base pay: $147,017
Overtime: $121,598
Other pay: $49,030
Benefits: $79,467
Total compensation: $397,112

Delia Loera works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Delia earned $397,112 in 2025.

Darren Robison

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$396,750

Base pay: $178,303
Overtime: $101,767
Other pay: $7,943
Benefits: $108,737
Total compensation: $396,750

Darren Robison is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $396,750.

Joel Macias

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$396,673

Base pay: $147,041
Overtime: $136,947
Other pay: $17,340
Benefits: $95,345
Total compensation: $396,673

Joel Macias holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $396,673.

Alan Liu

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$396,658

Base pay: $221,834
Overtime: $26,139
Other pay: $19,685
Benefits: $129,000
Total compensation: $396,658

At Sheriff, Alan Liu serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $396,658.

Welby Cham

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$396,644

Base pay: $154,839
Overtime: $119,434
Other pay: $18,847
Benefits: $103,524
Total compensation: $396,644

Welby Cham is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $396,644.

Peter Velasco Jr.

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$396,511

Base pay: $180,413
Overtime: $84,468
Other pay: $22,480
Benefits: $109,150
Total compensation: $396,511

Peter Velasco Jr. is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $396,511.

David Sotomayor

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$396,376

Base pay: $165,867
Overtime: $107,979
Other pay: $17,957
Benefits: $104,573
Total compensation: $396,376

David Sotomayor works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. David earned $396,376 in 2025.

Ricardo Villegas

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$396,366

Base pay: $144,312
Overtime: $136,423
Other pay: $17,155
Benefits: $98,476
Total compensation: $396,366

Ricardo Villegas works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Ricardo earned $396,366 in 2025.