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 44

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.