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 36

Alfredo Salazar Jr

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$359,741

Base pay: $186,192
Overtime: $37,529
Other pay: $19,777
Benefits: $116,243
Total compensation: $359,741

At Sheriff, Alfredo Salazar Jr serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $359,741.

Jose Rojas

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$359,708

Base pay: $212,046
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,204
Benefits: $127,458
Total compensation: $359,708

At Sheriff, Jose Rojas serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $359,708.

Humberto Barragan

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$359,680

Base pay: $153,034
Overtime: $90,847
Other pay: $16,617
Benefits: $99,182
Total compensation: $359,680

At Sheriff, Humberto Barragan serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $359,680.

Lonnie Smith

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$359,654

Base pay: $134,263
Overtime: $124,917
Other pay: $8,470
Benefits: $92,004
Total compensation: $359,654

Lonnie Smith is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $359,654.

Eduardo Saucedo

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$359,625

Base pay: $185,405
Overtime: $58,972
Other pay: $8,756
Benefits: $106,492
Total compensation: $359,625

Eduardo Saucedo works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Eduardo earned $359,625 in 2025.

Felipe PerezMay be multiple

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$359,596

Payroll for Felipe Perez (Deputy Sheriff, Sheriff) may cover more than one person; together they account for $359,596 in 2025.

Claudia Garcia

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$359,534

Base pay: $165,763
Overtime: $86,557
Other pay: $5,592
Benefits: $101,622
Total compensation: $359,534

Claudia Garcia works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Claudia earned $359,534 in 2025.

Edward Perez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$359,528

Base pay: $130,065
Overtime: $127,795
Other pay: $12,606
Benefits: $89,062
Total compensation: $359,528

Edward Perez holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $359,528.

Ryan Rothrock

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$359,493

Base pay: $144,429
Overtime: $75,913
Other pay: $48,874
Benefits: $90,277
Total compensation: $359,493

Ryan Rothrock works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Ryan earned $359,493 in 2025.

Travis Randall

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$359,462

Base pay: $142,986
Overtime: $112,364
Other pay: $14,858
Benefits: $89,254
Total compensation: $359,462

Travis Randall is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $359,462.

Joshua Castle

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$359,355

Base pay: $155,968
Overtime: $102,338
Other pay: $4,090
Benefits: $96,959
Total compensation: $359,355

At Sheriff, Joshua Castle serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $359,355.

Adrian Garcia

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$359,355

Base pay: $144,093
Overtime: $100,101
Other pay: $18,476
Benefits: $96,685
Total compensation: $359,355

Adrian Garcia is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $359,355.

John Frechette

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$359,323

Base pay: $141,623
Overtime: $125,028
Other pay: $1,749
Benefits: $90,923
Total compensation: $359,323

John Frechette works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. John earned $359,323 in 2025.

Donald Fitzpatrick

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$359,321

Base pay: $210,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,740
Benefits: $122,839
Total compensation: $359,321

Donald Fitzpatrick holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $359,321.

Swen Swenson Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$359,317

Base pay: $153,034
Overtime: $85,330
Other pay: $19,358
Benefits: $101,595
Total compensation: $359,317

Swen Swenson Jr works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Swen earned $359,317 in 2025.

Albert Murad

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$359,250

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $88,631
Other pay: $43,088
Benefits: $92,458
Total compensation: $359,250

Albert Murad works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Albert earned $359,250 in 2025.

Tyrone Sewell

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$359,047

Base pay: $169,096
Overtime: $81,618
Other pay: $5,223
Benefits: $103,110
Total compensation: $359,047

Tyrone Sewell holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $359,047.

Daniel MartinezMay be multiple

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$358,942

This Deputy Sheriff record at Sheriff for Daniel Martinez may represent several individuals, totaling $358,942 in 2025.

Cesar Quiroz

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$358,865

Base pay: $144,854
Overtime: $113,798
Other pay: $7,109
Benefits: $93,104
Total compensation: $358,865

Cesar Quiroz is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $358,865.

James Colbert

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$358,706

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $95,107
Other pay: $23,642
Benefits: $97,257
Total compensation: $358,706

James Colbert is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $358,706.

Joseph Fernandez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$358,619

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $118,286
Other pay: $6,833
Benefits: $90,800
Total compensation: $358,619

Joseph Fernandez works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Joseph earned $358,619 in 2025.

Cevin Preston

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$358,557

Base pay: $181,939
Overtime: $48,704
Other pay: $15,783
Benefits: $112,131
Total compensation: $358,557

Cevin Preston holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $358,557.

Deborah Gallego

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$358,431

Base pay: $214,844
Overtime: $14,626
Other pay: $23,498
Benefits: $105,463
Total compensation: $358,431

Deborah Gallego holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $358,431.

Jorge Zavala

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$358,349

Base pay: $136,429
Overtime: $126,790
Other pay: $3,484
Benefits: $91,646
Total compensation: $358,349

At Sheriff, Jorge Zavala serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $358,349.

Rick Cardoza

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$358,291

Base pay: $197,172
Overtime: $34,676
Other pay: $16,293
Benefits: $110,150
Total compensation: $358,291

Rick Cardoza holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $358,291.

Jesus Rubio

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$358,289

Base pay: $150,382
Overtime: $102,204
Other pay: $12,304
Benefits: $93,399
Total compensation: $358,289

Jesus Rubio holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $358,289.

Artee Panghongkeow

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$358,252

Base pay: $176,062
Overtime: $65,709
Other pay: $8,421
Benefits: $108,060
Total compensation: $358,252

At Sheriff, Artee Panghongkeow serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $358,252.

Omar Chavez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$358,183

Base pay: $144,854
Overtime: $102,337
Other pay: $15,847
Benefits: $95,145
Total compensation: $358,183

At Sheriff, Omar Chavez serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $358,183.

Ricky Tyson

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$358,108

Base pay: $175,801
Overtime: $70,670
Other pay: $5,213
Benefits: $106,424
Total compensation: $358,108

Ricky Tyson is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $358,108.

Shane Wolf

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$358,061

Base pay: $175,801
Overtime: $53,170
Other pay: $19,936
Benefits: $109,154
Total compensation: $358,061

Shane Wolf holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $358,061.

Aaron Jacob

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$357,911

Base pay: $189,404
Overtime: $28,439
Other pay: $22,243
Benefits: $117,825
Total compensation: $357,911

Aaron Jacob holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $357,911.

Levi Mcintosh Iii

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$357,900

Base pay: $173,620
Overtime: $26,857
Other pay: $50,606
Benefits: $106,817
Total compensation: $357,900

Levi Mcintosh Iii is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $357,900.

Michael Scurto

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$357,889

Base pay: $218,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $24,693
Benefits: $115,111
Total compensation: $357,889

Michael Scurto works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Michael earned $357,889 in 2025.

Carolina Roman

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$357,769

Base pay: $153,742
Overtime: $90,239
Other pay: $13,649
Benefits: $100,139
Total compensation: $357,769

Carolina Roman works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Carolina earned $357,769 in 2025.

Jason Crawford

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$357,712

Base pay: $132,417
Overtime: $135,401
Other pay: $2,720
Benefits: $87,174
Total compensation: $357,712

Jason Crawford holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $357,712.

Jorge Fajardo

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$357,673

Base pay: $151,770
Overtime: $110,169
Other pay: $5,377
Benefits: $90,357
Total compensation: $357,673

Jorge Fajardo is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $357,673.

Grant Oganyan

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$357,531

Base pay: $125,325
Overtime: $124,395
Other pay: $16,395
Benefits: $91,416
Total compensation: $357,531

Grant Oganyan works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Grant earned $357,531 in 2025.

Terence Roberts

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$357,514

Base pay: $174,301
Overtime: $73,744
Other pay: $7,356
Benefits: $102,113
Total compensation: $357,514

Terence Roberts is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $357,514.

Manuel Ibarra

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$357,385

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $117,335
Other pay: $13,278
Benefits: $91,699
Total compensation: $357,385

Manuel Ibarra holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $357,385.

Joseph Mendoza

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$357,306

Base pay: $179,181
Overtime: $49,086
Other pay: $18,557
Benefits: $110,482
Total compensation: $357,306

At Sheriff, Joseph Mendoza serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $357,306.