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 37

Nashla Barakat

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$357,198

Base pay: $173,620
Overtime: $68,945
Other pay: $8,035
Benefits: $106,598
Total compensation: $357,198

Nashla Barakat is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $357,198.

German Zambrano

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$357,174

Base pay: $128,114
Overtime: $145,285
Other pay: $6,292
Benefits: $77,483
Total compensation: $357,174

At Sheriff, German Zambrano serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $357,174.

Robert Erena

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$357,171

Base pay: $144,854
Overtime: $112,140
Other pay: $18,673
Benefits: $81,504
Total compensation: $357,171

Robert Erena holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $357,171.

Patrick Blanchfield-Gadut

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$357,114

Base pay: $185,913
Overtime: $32,184
Other pay: $22,930
Benefits: $116,087
Total compensation: $357,114

Patrick Blanchfield-Gadut works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Patrick earned $357,114 in 2025.

Brett Nolin

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$356,998

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $114,511
Other pay: $6,703
Benefits: $93,084
Total compensation: $356,998

Brett Nolin is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $356,998.

Andrew Wood

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$356,955

Base pay: $141,782
Overtime: $120,787
Other pay: $2,944
Benefits: $91,442
Total compensation: $356,955

Andrew Wood is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $356,955.

Theodore Woodard

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$356,938

Base pay: $144,854
Overtime: $127,679
Other pay: $19,929
Benefits: $64,476
Total compensation: $356,938

At Sheriff, Theodore Woodard serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $356,938.

Jesus Alcala

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$356,925

Base pay: $143,105
Overtime: $113,556
Other pay: $19,612
Benefits: $80,652
Total compensation: $356,925

Jesus Alcala works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Jesus earned $356,925 in 2025.

Tony Alonzo Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$356,845

Base pay: $132,402
Overtime: $129,814
Other pay: $5,171
Benefits: $89,458
Total compensation: $356,845

Tony Alonzo Jr is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $356,845.

Andy Garcia

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$356,830

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $133,919
Other pay: $4,004
Benefits: $83,834
Total compensation: $356,830

Andy Garcia holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $356,830.

Irma Santana

Assistant Bureau Director, Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$356,792

Base pay: $213,566
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $39,478
Benefits: $103,748
Total compensation: $356,792

At Sheriff, Irma Santana serves as a Assistant Bureau Director, Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $356,792.

Shawn Cliver

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$356,768

Base pay: $175,587
Overtime: $56,680
Other pay: $17,905
Benefits: $106,596
Total compensation: $356,768

Shawn Cliver holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $356,768.

David Clark

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$356,761

Base pay: $176,562
Overtime: $57,878
Other pay: $13,154
Benefits: $109,167
Total compensation: $356,761

At Sheriff, David Clark serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $356,761.

Rebecca Vaughn

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$356,704

Base pay: $187,751
Overtime: $33,759
Other pay: $21,599
Benefits: $113,595
Total compensation: $356,704

At Sheriff, Rebecca Vaughn serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $356,704.

Richard Alvarez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$356,645

Base pay: $175,420
Overtime: $59,924
Other pay: $13,618
Benefits: $107,683
Total compensation: $356,645

Richard Alvarez holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $356,645.

Christian Scott

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$356,567

Base pay: $184,604
Overtime: $31,835
Other pay: $22,168
Benefits: $117,960
Total compensation: $356,567

Christian Scott holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $356,567.

Socorro Merchain

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$356,541

Base pay: $209,454
Overtime: $14,018
Other pay: $25,595
Benefits: $107,474
Total compensation: $356,541

Socorro Merchain holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $356,541.

Oscar Escobedo

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$356,479

Base pay: $212,894
Overtime: $7,128
Other pay: $13,431
Benefits: $123,026
Total compensation: $356,479

Oscar Escobedo works as a Lieutenant for Sheriff. Oscar earned $356,479 in 2025.

James Arens

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$356,453

Base pay: $181,148
Overtime: $62,639
Other pay: $6,021
Benefits: $106,645
Total compensation: $356,453

James Arens is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $356,453.

James Cuoco

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$356,450

Base pay: $164,338
Overtime: $99,570
Other pay: $10,164
Benefits: $82,378
Total compensation: $356,450

James Cuoco is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $356,450.

Elias Vasquez Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$356,338

Base pay: $144,133
Overtime: $112,300
Other pay: $6,661
Benefits: $93,244
Total compensation: $356,338

At Sheriff, Elias Vasquez Jr serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $356,338.

Krystal Davis-Linton

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$356,247

Base pay: $176,041
Overtime: $71,472
Other pay: $1,916
Benefits: $106,818
Total compensation: $356,247

At Sheriff, Krystal Davis-Linton serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $356,247.

Francisco Canas Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$356,245

Base pay: $146,028
Overtime: $142,557
Other pay: $3,347
Benefits: $64,313
Total compensation: $356,245

At Sheriff, Francisco Canas Jr serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $356,245.

Miguel Rivera

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$356,237

Base pay: $147,041
Overtime: $93,561
Other pay: $17,227
Benefits: $98,408
Total compensation: $356,237

At Sheriff, Miguel Rivera serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $356,237.

Jason Will

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$356,217

Base pay: $145,168
Overtime: $94,411
Other pay: $17,239
Benefits: $99,399
Total compensation: $356,217

Jason Will holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $356,217.

David Gaisford

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$356,173

Base pay: $159,271
Overtime: $58,520
Other pay: $34,285
Benefits: $104,097
Total compensation: $356,173

David Gaisford works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. David earned $356,173 in 2025.

Jose Marquez Jr

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$356,126

Base pay: $196,216
Overtime: $23,005
Other pay: $24,136
Benefits: $112,769
Total compensation: $356,126

Jose Marquez Jr holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $356,126.

Victor RodriguezMay be multiple

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$356,087

Payroll for Victor Rodriguez (Deputy Sheriff, Sheriff) may cover more than one person; together they account for $356,087 in 2025.

Matthew Moore

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$356,041

Base pay: $174,396
Overtime: $57,656
Other pay: $16,257
Benefits: $107,732
Total compensation: $356,041

Matthew Moore is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $356,041.

Dianne Moreno

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$356,030

Base pay: $221,834
Overtime: $12,799
Other pay: $22,762
Benefits: $98,635
Total compensation: $356,030

At Sheriff, Dianne Moreno serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $356,030.

Nancy Kwon

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$356,012

Base pay: $172,578
Overtime: $76,710
Other pay: $16,080
Benefits: $90,644
Total compensation: $356,012

Nancy Kwon holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $356,012.

Daniel Cerda

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$356,007

Base pay: $175,801
Overtime: $47,666
Other pay: $22,002
Benefits: $110,538
Total compensation: $356,007

Daniel Cerda holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $356,007.

Carlos Herrera Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$355,973

Base pay: $136,598
Overtime: $112,609
Other pay: $12,457
Benefits: $94,309
Total compensation: $355,973

Carlos Herrera Jr works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Carlos earned $355,973 in 2025.

Mark Torres

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$355,938

Base pay: $164,905
Overtime: $82,235
Other pay: $5,618
Benefits: $103,180
Total compensation: $355,938

At Sheriff, Mark Torres serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $355,938.

James Royal

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$355,673

Base pay: $238,382
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,143
Benefits: $115,148
Total compensation: $355,673

James Royal holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $355,673.

Adam Collette

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$355,542

Base pay: $163,298
Overtime: $106,167
Other pay: $6,755
Benefits: $79,322
Total compensation: $355,542

At Sheriff, Adam Collette serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $355,542.

Miguel Llaury

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$355,474

Base pay: $153,034
Overtime: $84,592
Other pay: $16,504
Benefits: $101,344
Total compensation: $355,474

Miguel Llaury is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $355,474.

Ismael Opina

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$355,433

Base pay: $173,620
Overtime: $51,827
Other pay: $21,346
Benefits: $108,640
Total compensation: $355,433

Ismael Opina holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $355,433.

Ryan Rouzan

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$355,370

Base pay: $153,034
Overtime: $101,150
Other pay: $8,835
Benefits: $92,351
Total compensation: $355,370

Ryan Rouzan is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $355,370.

Rudy Perez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$355,346

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $115,053
Other pay: $14,900
Benefits: $90,320
Total compensation: $355,346

Rudy Perez holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $355,346.