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 26

Ryan Campbell

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$386,411

Base pay: $168,265
Overtime: $101,719
Other pay: $11,207
Benefits: $105,220
Total compensation: $386,411

At Sheriff, Ryan Campbell serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $386,411.

Arnulfo Sanchez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$386,298

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $132,639
Other pay: $14,651
Benefits: $96,308
Total compensation: $386,298

Arnulfo Sanchez works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Arnulfo earned $386,298 in 2025.

David Navarrete

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$386,029

Base pay: $154,570
Overtime: $82,009
Other pay: $48,822
Benefits: $100,628
Total compensation: $386,029

David Navarrete works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. David earned $386,029 in 2025.

Christopher Thoreson

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$386,005

Base pay: $189,378
Overtime: $59,309
Other pay: $21,557
Benefits: $115,761
Total compensation: $386,005

At Sheriff, Christopher Thoreson serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $386,005.

Kevin Acebedo

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$385,985

Base pay: $178,900
Overtime: $72,170
Other pay: $21,882
Benefits: $113,033
Total compensation: $385,985

Kevin Acebedo works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Kevin earned $385,985 in 2025.

Terren Gilbeau

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$385,777

Base pay: $152,857
Overtime: $115,298
Other pay: $16,734
Benefits: $100,888
Total compensation: $385,777

Terren Gilbeau works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Terren earned $385,777 in 2025.

Felipe Rivera

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$385,777

Base pay: $168,144
Overtime: $112,468
Other pay: $4,417
Benefits: $100,748
Total compensation: $385,777

Felipe Rivera holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $385,777.

Bart Marshall

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$385,754

Base pay: $173,849
Overtime: $106,123
Other pay: $15,934
Benefits: $89,848
Total compensation: $385,754

Bart Marshall holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $385,754.

Cynthia Sanchez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$385,624

Base pay: $171,894
Overtime: $86,577
Other pay: $22,703
Benefits: $104,450
Total compensation: $385,624

At Sheriff, Cynthia Sanchez serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $385,624.

Kenneth Hancock

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$385,548

Base pay: $178,900
Overtime: $83,614
Other pay: $16,495
Benefits: $106,539
Total compensation: $385,548

Kenneth Hancock works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Kenneth earned $385,548 in 2025.

Marcelo Ruiz

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$385,547

Base pay: $149,177
Overtime: $114,869
Other pay: $18,951
Benefits: $102,550
Total compensation: $385,547

Marcelo Ruiz is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $385,547.

Victor Suarez Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$385,541

Base pay: $149,663
Overtime: $125,633
Other pay: $11,688
Benefits: $98,557
Total compensation: $385,541

Victor Suarez Jr holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $385,541.

Chad Sauter

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$385,480

Base pay: $221,834
Overtime: $4,787
Other pay: $26,693
Benefits: $132,166
Total compensation: $385,480

Chad Sauter works as a Lieutenant for Sheriff. Chad earned $385,480 in 2025.

Daniel Inez Jr

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$385,417

Base pay: $199,242
Overtime: $45,286
Other pay: $23,067
Benefits: $117,822
Total compensation: $385,417

Daniel Inez Jr works as a Lieutenant for Sheriff. Daniel earned $385,417 in 2025.

Etibar Khalilov

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$385,399

Base pay: $168,943
Overtime: $128,711
Other pay: $6,924
Benefits: $80,821
Total compensation: $385,399

Etibar Khalilov holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $385,399.

Adam Zeko

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$385,359

Base pay: $212,683
Overtime: $55,481
Other pay: $1,942
Benefits: $115,253
Total compensation: $385,359

Adam Zeko is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $385,359.

Mayra Duarte

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$385,327

Base pay: $180,428
Overtime: $69,088
Other pay: $22,739
Benefits: $113,072
Total compensation: $385,327

At Sheriff, Mayra Duarte serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $385,327.

Cesar Huerta

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$385,095

Base pay: $141,990
Overtime: $128,407
Other pay: $18,471
Benefits: $96,227
Total compensation: $385,095

Cesar Huerta holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $385,095.

Todd Hoy

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$385,031

Base pay: $157,287
Overtime: $105,068
Other pay: $18,479
Benefits: $104,197
Total compensation: $385,031

Todd Hoy works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Todd earned $385,031 in 2025.

Guillermo Pacheco

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$384,858

Base pay: $199,671
Overtime: $37,678
Other pay: $23,805
Benefits: $123,704
Total compensation: $384,858

Guillermo Pacheco works as a Lieutenant for Sheriff. Guillermo earned $384,858 in 2025.

David Vega

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$384,834

Base pay: $144,261
Overtime: $142,108
Other pay: $17,541
Benefits: $80,924
Total compensation: $384,834

At Sheriff, David Vega serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $384,834.

Scott Berner

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$384,772

Base pay: $181,148
Overtime: $78,406
Other pay: $14,020
Benefits: $111,198
Total compensation: $384,772

Scott Berner works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Scott earned $384,772 in 2025.

Cong Ha

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$384,430

Base pay: $188,531
Overtime: $55,434
Other pay: $24,231
Benefits: $116,234
Total compensation: $384,430

At Sheriff, Cong Ha serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $384,430.

Lance Chor

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$384,392

Base pay: $161,676
Overtime: $63,616
Other pay: $54,284
Benefits: $104,816
Total compensation: $384,392

Lance Chor is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $384,392.

Cesar Landeros

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$384,310

Base pay: $139,182
Overtime: $131,977
Other pay: $17,386
Benefits: $95,765
Total compensation: $384,310

Cesar Landeros works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Cesar earned $384,310 in 2025.

Hector Hills

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$384,293

Base pay: $114,921
Overtime: $36,191
Other pay: $151,944
Benefits: $81,237
Total compensation: $384,293

Hector Hills works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Hector earned $384,293 in 2025.

Dontee Amos

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$384,283

Base pay: $175,801
Overtime: $95,437
Other pay: $7,836
Benefits: $105,209
Total compensation: $384,283

Dontee Amos holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $384,283.

William Bradfor Lefevre

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$384,226

Base pay: $173,620
Overtime: $88,795
Other pay: $13,155
Benefits: $108,656
Total compensation: $384,226

William Bradfor Lefevre holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $384,226.

Alex Guerra

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$384,155

Base pay: $154,570
Overtime: $96,934
Other pay: $39,992
Benefits: $92,659
Total compensation: $384,155

Alex Guerra holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $384,155.

Luis Carbajal

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$384,110

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $135,128
Other pay: $12,316
Benefits: $93,966
Total compensation: $384,110

Luis Carbajal is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $384,110.

Jonathan Branham

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$384,030

Base pay: $181,148
Overtime: $73,795
Other pay: $18,156
Benefits: $110,931
Total compensation: $384,030

At Sheriff, Jonathan Branham serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $384,030.

Alfred Garcia

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$383,832

Base pay: $150,758
Overtime: $126,153
Other pay: $11,190
Benefits: $95,731
Total compensation: $383,832

Alfred Garcia works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Alfred earned $383,832 in 2025.

Benjamin Matthews

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$383,782

Base pay: $173,053
Overtime: $87,410
Other pay: $15,988
Benefits: $107,331
Total compensation: $383,782

At Sheriff, Benjamin Matthews serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $383,782.

Gabriela Vidrio

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$383,776

Base pay: $147,041
Overtime: $125,680
Other pay: $14,314
Benefits: $96,741
Total compensation: $383,776

Gabriela Vidrio works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Gabriela earned $383,776 in 2025.

Albert Nunez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$383,688

Base pay: $186,192
Overtime: $78,066
Other pay: $8,316
Benefits: $111,114
Total compensation: $383,688

At Sheriff, Albert Nunez serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $383,688.

Robin Thistle

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$383,676

Base pay: $177,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $119,822
Benefits: $86,255
Total compensation: $383,676

Robin Thistle holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $383,676.

Juan Castillo

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$383,609

Base pay: $157,558
Overtime: $113,754
Other pay: $13,264
Benefits: $99,033
Total compensation: $383,609

Juan Castillo is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $383,609.

Trang Dinh

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$383,459

Base pay: $199,242
Overtime: $44,562
Other pay: $18,968
Benefits: $120,687
Total compensation: $383,459

Trang Dinh works as a Lieutenant for Sheriff. Trang earned $383,459 in 2025.

Brandon Epp

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$383,409

Base pay: $230,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $24,896
Benefits: $127,637
Total compensation: $383,409

At Sheriff, Brandon Epp serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $383,409.

Edwin Barajas

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$383,392

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $138,280
Other pay: $18,486
Benefits: $91,553
Total compensation: $383,392

Edwin Barajas works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Edwin earned $383,392 in 2025.