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 42

Xiomara Perez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$346,454

Base pay: $125,325
Overtime: $116,653
Other pay: $14,354
Benefits: $90,122
Total compensation: $346,454

At Sheriff, Xiomara Perez serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $346,454.

Scott Leaf

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$346,446

Base pay: $173,036
Overtime: $66,985
Other pay: $2,533
Benefits: $103,892
Total compensation: $346,446

Scott Leaf holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $346,446.

Anthony Fernandez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$346,402

Base pay: $179,204
Overtime: $49,521
Other pay: $12,659
Benefits: $105,018
Total compensation: $346,402

Anthony Fernandez is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $346,402.

Alexander Zambrano

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$346,363

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $119,231
Other pay: $18,362
Benefits: $73,697
Total compensation: $346,363

Alexander Zambrano works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Alexander earned $346,363 in 2025.

Peter Lavin

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$346,322

Base pay: $138,488
Overtime: $129,336
Other pay: $5,994
Benefits: $72,504
Total compensation: $346,322

Peter Lavin works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Peter earned $346,322 in 2025.

John Gallagher

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$346,273

Base pay: $151,488
Overtime: $89,401
Other pay: $7,062
Benefits: $98,322
Total compensation: $346,273

At Sheriff, John Gallagher serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $346,273.

Angela Becerra

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$346,224

Base pay: $196,216
Overtime: $8,043
Other pay: $21,637
Benefits: $120,328
Total compensation: $346,224

Angela Becerra holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $346,224.

B'Anka Paradis

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$346,096

Base pay: $211,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,649
Benefits: $117,283
Total compensation: $346,096

At Sheriff, B'Anka Paradis serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $346,096.

Ted Gomez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$346,061

Base pay: $193,781
Overtime: $32,549
Other pay: $17,356
Benefits: $102,375
Total compensation: $346,061

Ted Gomez is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $346,061.

Clark Lopez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$345,999

Base pay: $173,040
Overtime: $71,700
Other pay: $12,774
Benefits: $88,485
Total compensation: $345,999

Clark Lopez is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $345,999.

Armando Guzman

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$345,995

Base pay: $166,696
Overtime: $87,659
Other pay: $2,610
Benefits: $89,030
Total compensation: $345,995

Armando Guzman works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Armando earned $345,995 in 2025.

Roberto Saucedo

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$345,989

Base pay: $134,263
Overtime: $103,249
Other pay: $15,792
Benefits: $92,685
Total compensation: $345,989

Roberto Saucedo works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Roberto earned $345,989 in 2025.

Isaac Jorge

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$345,942

Base pay: $136,662
Overtime: $102,750
Other pay: $12,624
Benefits: $93,906
Total compensation: $345,942

Isaac Jorge works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Isaac earned $345,942 in 2025.

Steven Madden

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$345,925

Base pay: $257,404
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,184
Benefits: $80,337
Total compensation: $345,925

Steven Madden is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $345,925.

John Shepard Iii

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$345,860

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $100,096
Other pay: $16,853
Benefits: $93,838
Total compensation: $345,860

John Shepard Iii is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $345,860.

Natasha Butler

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$345,850

Base pay: $206,301
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,636
Benefits: $121,913
Total compensation: $345,850

Natasha Butler holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $345,850.

Jermaine Taylor

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$345,783

Base pay: $149,276
Overtime: $90,478
Other pay: $10,204
Benefits: $95,825
Total compensation: $345,783

Jermaine Taylor works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Jermaine earned $345,783 in 2025.

Joseph Luther

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$345,765

Base pay: $153,034
Overtime: $73,635
Other pay: $19,123
Benefits: $99,973
Total compensation: $345,765

Joseph Luther is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $345,765.

Rogelio Garcia

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$345,739

Base pay: $136,429
Overtime: $107,437
Other pay: $9,869
Benefits: $92,004
Total compensation: $345,739

Rogelio Garcia works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Rogelio earned $345,739 in 2025.

Erick Marcade

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$345,713

Base pay: $141,990
Overtime: $118,663
Other pay: $9,772
Benefits: $75,288
Total compensation: $345,713

Erick Marcade is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $345,713.

Erik Felix

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$345,673

Base pay: $139,878
Overtime: $93,739
Other pay: $17,380
Benefits: $94,676
Total compensation: $345,673

Erik Felix is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $345,673.

Haisung Choi

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$345,520

Base pay: $126,437
Overtime: $113,398
Other pay: $15,802
Benefits: $89,883
Total compensation: $345,520

Haisung Choi holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $345,520.

Daniel RodriguezMay be multiple

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$345,495

This Deputy Sheriff record at Sheriff for Daniel Rodriguez may represent several individuals, totaling $345,495 in 2025.

Thomas Conger

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$345,493

Base pay: $186,192
Overtime: $25,436
Other pay: $23,054
Benefits: $110,811
Total compensation: $345,493

Thomas Conger is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $345,493.

Shelby Martin

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$345,464

Base pay: $179,345
Overtime: $51,354
Other pay: $20,321
Benefits: $94,444
Total compensation: $345,464

Shelby Martin is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $345,464.

Jose Gildo

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$345,386

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $114,906
Other pay: $5,694
Benefits: $89,713
Total compensation: $345,386

Jose Gildo is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $345,386.

Anthony Pacheco

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$345,356

Base pay: $147,041
Overtime: $80,953
Other pay: $18,916
Benefits: $98,446
Total compensation: $345,356

Anthony Pacheco works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Anthony earned $345,356 in 2025.

Elvis Salas

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$345,343

Base pay: $179,204
Overtime: $49,198
Other pay: $7,103
Benefits: $109,838
Total compensation: $345,343

Elvis Salas works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Elvis earned $345,343 in 2025.

David Zarda

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$345,277

Base pay: $159,271
Overtime: $63,919
Other pay: $19,038
Benefits: $103,049
Total compensation: $345,277

David Zarda works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. David earned $345,277 in 2025.

James Callahan

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$345,252

Base pay: $182,071
Overtime: $48,834
Other pay: $5,985
Benefits: $108,362
Total compensation: $345,252

James Callahan holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $345,252.

Charlie Chavez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$345,121

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $133,089
Other pay: $2,951
Benefits: $74,008
Total compensation: $345,121

Charlie Chavez holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $345,121.

Erick Martinez

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$345,096

Base pay: $208,570
Overtime: $20,430
Other pay: $11,956
Benefits: $104,140
Total compensation: $345,096

Erick Martinez holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $345,096.

Pedro Parra Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$345,055

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $106,282
Other pay: $12,881
Benefits: $90,819
Total compensation: $345,055

Pedro Parra Jr holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $345,055.

Henry Ruiz

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$345,000

Base pay: $175,346
Overtime: $74,454
Other pay: $10,614
Benefits: $84,586
Total compensation: $345,000

At Sheriff, Henry Ruiz serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $345,000.

David Whiteside Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$344,989

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $97,207
Other pay: $6,266
Benefits: $98,816
Total compensation: $344,989

At Sheriff, David Whiteside Jr serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $344,989.

Eric Chinarian

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$344,947

Base pay: $144,496
Overtime: $91,707
Other pay: $11,856
Benefits: $96,888
Total compensation: $344,947

Eric Chinarian holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $344,947.

Gerardo Cedano

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$344,663

Base pay: $178,858
Overtime: $32,333
Other pay: $21,984
Benefits: $111,488
Total compensation: $344,663

Gerardo Cedano works as a Lieutenant for Sheriff. Gerardo earned $344,663 in 2025.

Stephanie Sloan

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$344,617

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $103,275
Other pay: $13,845
Benefits: $92,424
Total compensation: $344,617

Stephanie Sloan works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Stephanie earned $344,617 in 2025.

Juan Leal

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$344,612

Base pay: $167,896
Overtime: $62,949
Other pay: $8,096
Benefits: $105,671
Total compensation: $344,612

At Sheriff, Juan Leal serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $344,612.

Shane Parks

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$344,582

Base pay: $153,034
Overtime: $79,022
Other pay: $12,786
Benefits: $99,740
Total compensation: $344,582

At Sheriff, Shane Parks serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $344,582.