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 33

Magdalena Lane

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$366,730

Base pay: $63,813
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $255,104
Benefits: $47,813
Total compensation: $366,730

Magdalena Lane works as a Lieutenant for Sheriff. Magdalena earned $366,730 in 2025.

David Leon

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$366,661

Base pay: $41,562
Overtime: $22,436
Other pay: $265,450
Benefits: $37,213
Total compensation: $366,661

David Leon holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $366,661.

Jason Perkins

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$366,649

Base pay: $150,758
Overtime: $112,707
Other pay: $7,100
Benefits: $96,084
Total compensation: $366,649

Jason Perkins holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $366,649.

Humberto Inzunza

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$366,595

Base pay: $141,765
Overtime: $125,131
Other pay: $8,116
Benefits: $91,583
Total compensation: $366,595

Humberto Inzunza works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Humberto earned $366,595 in 2025.

Corina Torrero

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$366,590

Base pay: $186,192
Overtime: $73,246
Other pay: $13,864
Benefits: $93,288
Total compensation: $366,590

At Sheriff, Corina Torrero serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $366,590.

Douglas Kimura

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$366,543

Base pay: $230,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $24,274
Benefits: $111,883
Total compensation: $366,543

Douglas Kimura works as a Lieutenant for Sheriff. Douglas earned $366,543 in 2025.

Vince Sierra

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$366,437

Base pay: $147,777
Overtime: $102,690
Other pay: $18,682
Benefits: $97,288
Total compensation: $366,437

Vince Sierra holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $366,437.

Rodney Gutierrez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$366,421

Base pay: $203,318
Overtime: $19,009
Other pay: $24,472
Benefits: $119,622
Total compensation: $366,421

At Sheriff, Rodney Gutierrez serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $366,421.

Mark Pope

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$366,363

Base pay: $214,844
Overtime: $22,112
Other pay: $15,749
Benefits: $113,658
Total compensation: $366,363

Mark Pope holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $366,363.

Nancy Bowley

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$366,321

Base pay: $203,604
Overtime: $22,034
Other pay: $20,577
Benefits: $120,106
Total compensation: $366,321

At Sheriff, Nancy Bowley serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $366,321.

Zachary Marshall

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$366,206

Base pay: $146,026
Overtime: $105,352
Other pay: $18,187
Benefits: $96,641
Total compensation: $366,206

Zachary Marshall works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Zachary earned $366,206 in 2025.

Robert Velez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$366,082

Base pay: $145,134
Overtime: $104,848
Other pay: $16,212
Benefits: $99,888
Total compensation: $366,082

Robert Velez works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Robert earned $366,082 in 2025.

Jan Wong

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$366,078

Base pay: $144,133
Overtime: $121,812
Other pay: $20,388
Benefits: $79,745
Total compensation: $366,078

Jan Wong works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Jan earned $366,078 in 2025.

Max Fernandez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$366,061

Base pay: $186,192
Overtime: $84,286
Other pay: $7,650
Benefits: $87,933
Total compensation: $366,061

Max Fernandez holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $366,061.

Juan Guillen

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$365,870

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $93,574
Other pay: $38,175
Benefits: $91,421
Total compensation: $365,870

Juan Guillen is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $365,870.

Elisa Duran

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$365,746

Base pay: $138,326
Overtime: $116,069
Other pay: $39,524
Benefits: $71,827
Total compensation: $365,746

At Sheriff, Elisa Duran serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $365,746.

Mark Lopez

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$365,728

Base pay: $222,990
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $28,779
Benefits: $113,959
Total compensation: $365,728

Mark Lopez holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $365,728.

Jose Morales

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$365,683

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $105,615
Other pay: $18,535
Benefits: $98,833
Total compensation: $365,683

Jose Morales is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $365,683.

Marissa Farias

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$365,610

Base pay: $159,271
Overtime: $84,296
Other pay: $18,311
Benefits: $103,732
Total compensation: $365,610

Marissa Farias holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $365,610.

Bryan Wiggins

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$365,556

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $123,538
Other pay: $6,172
Benefits: $93,146
Total compensation: $365,556

Bryan Wiggins is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $365,556.

Daniel Vargas

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$365,551

Base pay: $162,485
Overtime: $89,652
Other pay: $9,412
Benefits: $104,002
Total compensation: $365,551

Daniel Vargas holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $365,551.

Yvette Beserra

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$365,513

Base pay: $159,271
Overtime: $82,203
Other pay: $18,933
Benefits: $105,106
Total compensation: $365,513

Yvette Beserra holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $365,513.

Frederick Cordova

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$365,403

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $111,595
Other pay: $13,826
Benefits: $97,282
Total compensation: $365,403

Frederick Cordova is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $365,403.

Ismael Diaz

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$365,394

Base pay: $146,890
Overtime: $101,609
Other pay: $17,902
Benefits: $98,993
Total compensation: $365,394

Ismael Diaz holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $365,394.

Efrain Godoy Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$365,377

Base pay: $142,909
Overtime: $108,393
Other pay: $18,641
Benefits: $95,434
Total compensation: $365,377

Efrain Godoy Jr works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Efrain earned $365,377 in 2025.

Demetrius Gathright

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$365,339

Base pay: $174,377
Overtime: $84,080
Other pay: $15,102
Benefits: $91,780
Total compensation: $365,339

At Sheriff, Demetrius Gathright serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $365,339.

Christopher Blomquist

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$365,213

Base pay: $176,068
Overtime: $70,253
Other pay: $16,310
Benefits: $102,582
Total compensation: $365,213

Christopher Blomquist is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $365,213.

Ann Ballesteros

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$365,099

Base pay: $147,041
Overtime: $116,978
Other pay: $17,785
Benefits: $83,295
Total compensation: $365,099

At Sheriff, Ann Ballesteros serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $365,099.

Liliana Becerra

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$365,061

Base pay: $159,271
Overtime: $97,331
Other pay: $21,563
Benefits: $86,896
Total compensation: $365,061

At Sheriff, Liliana Becerra serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $365,061.

Xavier Alvarez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$365,037

Base pay: $147,773
Overtime: $102,608
Other pay: $15,697
Benefits: $98,959
Total compensation: $365,037

At Sheriff, Xavier Alvarez serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $365,037.

Carlos Cueva

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$364,942

Base pay: $181,148
Overtime: $47,369
Other pay: $22,129
Benefits: $114,296
Total compensation: $364,942

Carlos Cueva works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Carlos earned $364,942 in 2025.

Timothy Langdon

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$364,918

Base pay: $178,900
Overtime: $61,826
Other pay: $13,499
Benefits: $110,693
Total compensation: $364,918

At Sheriff, Timothy Langdon serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $364,918.

Fernando Kibic

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$364,854

Base pay: $146,589
Overtime: $106,858
Other pay: $14,764
Benefits: $96,643
Total compensation: $364,854

Fernando Kibic holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $364,854.

Michael Coberg

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$364,810

Base pay: $130,612
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $148,772
Benefits: $85,426
Total compensation: $364,810

Michael Coberg works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Michael earned $364,810 in 2025.

Dion Halthon

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$364,737

Base pay: $144,854
Overtime: $104,103
Other pay: $18,220
Benefits: $97,560
Total compensation: $364,737

Dion Halthon is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $364,737.

Crismar Hofmeister

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$364,727

Base pay: $217,584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,713
Benefits: $124,430
Total compensation: $364,727

Crismar Hofmeister works as a Lieutenant for Sheriff. Crismar earned $364,727 in 2025.

Remberto Candelario

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$364,646

Base pay: $178,900
Overtime: $56,368
Other pay: $21,134
Benefits: $108,244
Total compensation: $364,646

Remberto Candelario holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $364,646.

Christopher Smelser

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$364,640

Base pay: $182,515
Overtime: $48,243
Other pay: $20,468
Benefits: $113,414
Total compensation: $364,640

Christopher Smelser holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $364,640.

Andrew Stowers

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$364,601

Base pay: $173,824
Overtime: $84,708
Other pay: $1,796
Benefits: $104,273
Total compensation: $364,601

Andrew Stowers holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $364,601.

Ruben Gonzales

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$364,541

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $92,736
Other pay: $43,860
Benefits: $92,872
Total compensation: $364,541

At Sheriff, Ruben Gonzales serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $364,541.