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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
Total payroll
$3.3B
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

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

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.

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Record list

Employees

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Misty Trejo

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$342,645
Base pay
$183,282
Overtime
$52,385
Other pay
$2,679
Benefits
$104,299
Total compensation
$342,645

Misty Trejo works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Misty earned $342,645 in 2025.

Michael Beshai

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$342,607
Base pay
$178,938
Overtime
$46,002
Other pay
$24,213
Benefits
$93,454
Total compensation
$342,607

Michael Beshai holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $342,607.

James Hawkins

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$342,560
Base pay
$142,700
Overtime
$89,086
Other pay
$16,286
Benefits
$94,488
Total compensation
$342,560

At Sheriff, James Hawkins serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $342,560.

Julian Flores

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$342,521
Base pay
$173,049
Overtime
$26,123
Other pay
$50,233
Benefits
$93,116
Total compensation
$342,521

At Sheriff, Julian Flores serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $342,521.

David Neill

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$342,396
Base pay
$194,251
Overtime
$4,767
Other pay
$23,511
Benefits
$119,867
Total compensation
$342,396

David Neill holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $342,396.

Edwin HernandezMay be multiple

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$342,389

Payroll for Edwin Hernandez (Deputy Sheriff, Sheriff) may cover more than one person; together they account for $342,389 in 2025.

Marlene Lima

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$342,377
Base pay
$140,829
Overtime
$90,329
Other pay
$18,628
Benefits
$92,591
Total compensation
$342,377

Marlene Lima is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $342,377.

Robert Boese Iii

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$342,348
Base pay
$186,105
Overtime
$44,414
Other pay
$1,988
Benefits
$109,841
Total compensation
$342,348

Robert Boese Iii holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $342,348.

Shai Sheklow

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$342,319
Base pay
$144,854
Overtime
$98,461
Other pay
$6,033
Benefits
$92,971
Total compensation
$342,319

At Sheriff, Shai Sheklow serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $342,319.

Thurmisha Lockhart

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$342,195
Base pay
$181,148
Overtime
$32,083
Other pay
$19,280
Benefits
$109,684
Total compensation
$342,195

Thurmisha Lockhart works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Thurmisha earned $342,195 in 2025.

Victor Witte

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$342,162
Base pay
$142,633
Overtime
$91,093
Other pay
$14,649
Benefits
$93,787
Total compensation
$342,162

Victor Witte is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $342,162.

Jody Napuunoa

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$342,085
Base pay
$178,809
Overtime
$37,170
Other pay
$21,505
Benefits
$104,601
Total compensation
$342,085

Jody Napuunoa is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $342,085.

Christopher Awad

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$342,063
Base pay
$150,441
Overtime
$105,259
Other pay
$24,642
Benefits
$61,721
Total compensation
$342,063

Christopher Awad works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Christopher earned $342,063 in 2025.

Frank Rodriguez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$342,041
Base pay
$147,777
Overtime
$81,624
Other pay
$13,771
Benefits
$98,869
Total compensation
$342,041

Frank Rodriguez holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $342,041.

Richard Parker

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$342,038
Base pay
$45,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$261,486
Benefits
$34,701
Total compensation
$342,038

At Sheriff, Richard Parker serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $342,038.

Sean Sullins

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$342,001
Base pay
$153,034
Overtime
$76,874
Other pay
$10,358
Benefits
$101,735
Total compensation
$342,001

Sean Sullins works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Sean earned $342,001 in 2025.

Matthew Powell

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,973
Base pay
$164,937
Overtime
$63,885
Other pay
$14,107
Benefits
$99,044
Total compensation
$341,973

Matthew Powell works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Matthew earned $341,973 in 2025.

Shanecia Chatman

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,901
Base pay
$150,007
Overtime
$96,520
Other pay
$18,256
Benefits
$77,118
Total compensation
$341,901

Shanecia Chatman holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $341,901.

Justin Morrow

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,872
Base pay
$162,384
Overtime
$65,995
Other pay
$12,173
Benefits
$101,320
Total compensation
$341,872

Justin Morrow works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Justin earned $341,872 in 2025.

Lucia Auner

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,816
Base pay
$188,531
Overtime
$18,217
Other pay
$19,086
Benefits
$115,982
Total compensation
$341,816

Lucia Auner is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $341,816.

Andres Martinez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,802
Base pay
$135,041
Overtime
$109,737
Other pay
$7,344
Benefits
$89,680
Total compensation
$341,802

At Sheriff, Andres Martinez serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $341,802.

Jamal Jordan

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,800
Base pay
$147,491
Overtime
$108,222
Other pay
$8,208
Benefits
$77,879
Total compensation
$341,800

Jamal Jordan is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $341,800.

Javier Machado

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,729
Base pay
$125,325
Overtime
$113,372
Other pay
$14,542
Benefits
$88,490
Total compensation
$341,729

At Sheriff, Javier Machado serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $341,729.

Milissa Barron

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,715
Base pay
$143,400
Overtime
$97,797
Other pay
$6,861
Benefits
$93,657
Total compensation
$341,715

Milissa Barron works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Milissa earned $341,715 in 2025.

Vincent Cobos Knudsen

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,642
Base pay
$135,073
Overtime
$124,871
Other pay
$6,711
Benefits
$74,987
Total compensation
$341,642

Vincent Cobos Knudsen holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $341,642.

Cole Spurrier

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,622
Base pay
$173,620
Overtime
$52,850
Other pay
$22,477
Benefits
$92,675
Total compensation
$341,622

At Sheriff, Cole Spurrier serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $341,622.

Jose Martinez Iii

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,605
Base pay
$141,673
Overtime
$89,624
Other pay
$47,258
Benefits
$63,050
Total compensation
$341,605

At Sheriff, Jose Martinez Iii serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $341,605.

Ian Branch

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,583
Base pay
$132,402
Overtime
$105,324
Other pay
$13,236
Benefits
$90,621
Total compensation
$341,583

At Sheriff, Ian Branch serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $341,583.

Billy Khounthavong

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,556
Base pay
$153,376
Overtime
$84,090
Other pay
$7,286
Benefits
$96,804
Total compensation
$341,556

Billy Khounthavong works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Billy earned $341,556 in 2025.

Juan Marquez Lopez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,551
Base pay
$135,073
Overtime
$109,074
Other pay
$8,358
Benefits
$89,046
Total compensation
$341,551

At Sheriff, Juan Marquez Lopez serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $341,551.

Dylan Navarro

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,547
Base pay
$150,691
Overtime
$77,168
Other pay
$18,752
Benefits
$94,936
Total compensation
$341,547

At Sheriff, Dylan Navarro serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $341,547.

Arthur Velasquez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,500
Base pay
$189,642
Overtime
$15,177
Other pay
$22,080
Benefits
$114,601
Total compensation
$341,500

At Sheriff, Arthur Velasquez serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $341,500.

Gregory Johnson

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,450
Base pay
$171,247
Overtime
$57,950
Other pay
$7,018
Benefits
$105,235
Total compensation
$341,450

Gregory Johnson works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Gregory earned $341,450 in 2025.

Fabio Vargas

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,427
Base pay
$135,073
Overtime
$100,550
Other pay
$12,796
Benefits
$93,008
Total compensation
$341,427

Fabio Vargas works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Fabio earned $341,427 in 2025.

Richard Leon

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,416
Base pay
$188,531
Overtime
$15,730
Other pay
$23,051
Benefits
$114,104
Total compensation
$341,416

Richard Leon is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $341,416.

Jesus Urrutia

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,382
Base pay
$191,378
Overtime
$11,478
Other pay
$23,859
Benefits
$114,667
Total compensation
$341,382

Jesus Urrutia works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Jesus earned $341,382 in 2025.

Charlie Upchurch Iv

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,308
Base pay
$142,700
Overtime
$114,457
Other pay
$6,125
Benefits
$78,026
Total compensation
$341,308

Charlie Upchurch Iv holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $341,308.

Aaron Maestas

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,301
Base pay
$143,893
Overtime
$102,846
Other pay
$2,392
Benefits
$92,170
Total compensation
$341,301

Aaron Maestas is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $341,301.

Maricela Sahagun

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,292
Base pay
$142,700
Overtime
$94,230
Other pay
$10,325
Benefits
$94,037
Total compensation
$341,292

Maricela Sahagun works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Maricela earned $341,292 in 2025.

Nikolai Vavakin

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$341,279
Base pay
$203,637
Overtime
$18,976
Other pay
$2,688
Benefits
$115,978
Total compensation
$341,279

Nikolai Vavakin is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $341,279.