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 49

William Velek

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$334,349

Base pay: $188,531
Overtime: $12,598
Other pay: $20,001
Benefits: $113,219
Total compensation: $334,349

William Velek works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. William earned $334,349 in 2025.

Sang Duong

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$334,340

Base pay: $150,007
Overtime: $90,991
Other pay: $5,407
Benefits: $87,935
Total compensation: $334,340

Sang Duong works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Sang earned $334,340 in 2025.

Armando Hernandez Jr

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$334,329

Base pay: $181,148
Overtime: $38,936
Other pay: $21,699
Benefits: $92,546
Total compensation: $334,329

Armando Hernandez Jr is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $334,329.

Brian Judge

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$334,278

Base pay: $175,141
Overtime: $65,850
Other pay: $5,309
Benefits: $87,978
Total compensation: $334,278

Brian Judge holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $334,278.

Daniel Branch

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$334,265

Base pay: $140,840
Overtime: $96,683
Other pay: $5,001
Benefits: $91,741
Total compensation: $334,265

Daniel Branch holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $334,265.

Robert Garcia

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$334,229

Sub-department: Correction & Detention
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $52,841
Overtime: $2,118
Other pay: $237,262
Benefits: $42,008
Total compensation: $334,229
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Deputy Sheriffs' Assoc (DSA)

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: SHF
Job Code: 8304
Job Family Code: 8300
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $6
Total Salary: $396

At Sheriff, Robert Garcia serves as a Deputy Sheriff within Correction & Detention. They work permanent civil service. Their 2025 pay totaled $334,229. They are represented by Deputy Sheriffs' Assoc (DSA).

Claudia Saucedo

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$334,137

Base pay: $173,620
Overtime: $51,277
Other pay: $17,134
Benefits: $92,106
Total compensation: $334,137

At Sheriff, Claudia Saucedo serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $334,137.

Stephen Horton

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$334,135

Base pay: $175,801
Overtime: $54,004
Other pay: $15,032
Benefits: $89,298
Total compensation: $334,135

At Sheriff, Stephen Horton serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $334,135.

Christopher Deaville

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$334,134

Base pay: $189,545
Overtime: $11,583
Other pay: $22,168
Benefits: $110,838
Total compensation: $334,134

Christopher Deaville holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $334,134.

Richard Raygoza

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$334,111

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $91,177
Other pay: $15,463
Benefits: $92,398
Total compensation: $334,111

Richard Raygoza is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $334,111.

Rafael Sierra Jr.

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$334,109

Base pay: $138,488
Overtime: $120,873
Other pay: $17,135
Benefits: $57,613
Total compensation: $334,109

Rafael Sierra Jr. works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Rafael earned $334,109 in 2025.

Eric Park

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$333,999

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $100,310
Other pay: $12,485
Benefits: $78,504
Total compensation: $333,999

At Sheriff, Eric Park serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $333,999.

Laura Barron

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$333,929

Base pay: $221,231
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,546
Benefits: $104,152
Total compensation: $333,929

Laura Barron is a Lieutenant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $333,929.

Breanna Dranginis-Lopez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$333,872

Base pay: $125,325
Overtime: $120,343
Other pay: $4,017
Benefits: $84,187
Total compensation: $333,872

Breanna Dranginis-Lopez holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $333,872.

Herman Camacho

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$333,765

Base pay: $150,007
Overtime: $67,963
Other pay: $18,178
Benefits: $97,617
Total compensation: $333,765

Herman Camacho holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $333,765.

Jose RamirezMay be multiple

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$333,747

Jose Ramirez appears in Sheriff payroll as a Deputy Sheriff, with $333,747 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Mauricio Maya

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$333,687

Base pay: $173,620
Overtime: $44,045
Other pay: $9,685
Benefits: $106,337
Total compensation: $333,687

Mauricio Maya is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $333,687.

Cory James

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$333,614

Base pay: $170,405
Overtime: $64,966
Other pay: $13,756
Benefits: $84,487
Total compensation: $333,614

At Sheriff, Cory James serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $333,614.

Lizette Aguilar

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$333,530

Base pay: $144,854
Overtime: $72,589
Other pay: $18,730
Benefits: $97,357
Total compensation: $333,530

At Sheriff, Lizette Aguilar serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $333,530.

Orlando Saldana

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$333,486

Base pay: $148,517
Overtime: $65,910
Other pay: $19,853
Benefits: $99,206
Total compensation: $333,486

Orlando Saldana holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $333,486.

Luis Rodriguez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$333,467

Base pay: $188,531
Overtime: $26,712
Other pay: $7,605
Benefits: $110,619
Total compensation: $333,467

At Sheriff, Luis Rodriguez serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $333,467.

Robert Lowry Iii

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$333,457

Base pay: $125,325
Overtime: $107,877
Other pay: $15,658
Benefits: $84,597
Total compensation: $333,457

Robert Lowry Iii is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $333,457.

Pasquale Mastantuono Ii

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$333,435

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $115,554
Other pay: $6,251
Benefits: $76,557
Total compensation: $333,435

Pasquale Mastantuono Ii is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $333,435.

Orlando Martinez Ortiz

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$333,409

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $86,672
Other pay: $9,704
Benefits: $94,333
Total compensation: $333,409

Orlando Martinez Ortiz holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $333,409.

Eric Mcdonagh

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$333,349

Base pay: $156,121
Overtime: $59,978
Other pay: $15,928
Benefits: $101,322
Total compensation: $333,349

Eric Mcdonagh is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $333,349.

Claudia Maldonado

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$333,227

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $86,603
Other pay: $17,511
Benefits: $94,040
Total compensation: $333,227

Claudia Maldonado holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $333,227.

Nick Douesnard

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$333,159

Base pay: $136,429
Overtime: $100,103
Other pay: $6,887
Benefits: $89,740
Total compensation: $333,159

Nick Douesnard holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $333,159.

Robert Lavoie Jr

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$333,124

Base pay: $176,867
Overtime: $29,381
Other pay: $21,859
Benefits: $105,017
Total compensation: $333,124

Robert Lavoie Jr works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Robert earned $333,124 in 2025.

Carlos Correa

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$333,060

Base pay: $136,847
Overtime: $102,304
Other pay: $3,833
Benefits: $90,076
Total compensation: $333,060

Carlos Correa holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $333,060.

Kurt Wurzer

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$333,034

Base pay: $157,542
Overtime: $51,765
Other pay: $19,522
Benefits: $104,205
Total compensation: $333,034

Kurt Wurzer holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $333,034.

Willie Agtual

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$333,009

Base pay: $135,120
Overtime: $85,973
Other pay: $17,422
Benefits: $94,494
Total compensation: $333,009

Willie Agtual is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $333,009.

Michael Sosa

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$332,964

Base pay: $142,583
Overtime: $84,168
Other pay: $17,443
Benefits: $88,770
Total compensation: $332,964

Michael Sosa holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $332,964.

Jaime Juarez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$332,913

Base pay: $147,041
Overtime: $69,144
Other pay: $19,248
Benefits: $97,480
Total compensation: $332,913

At Sheriff, Jaime Juarez serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $332,913.

Ismael Jimenez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$332,912

Base pay: $43,815
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $254,876
Benefits: $34,221
Total compensation: $332,912

Ismael Jimenez is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $332,912.

Clayton Stelter

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$332,889

Base pay: $166,830
Overtime: $78,047
Other pay: $12,509
Benefits: $75,503
Total compensation: $332,889

Clayton Stelter works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Clayton earned $332,889 in 2025.

Steven Lopez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$332,814

Base pay: $154,570
Overtime: $39,978
Other pay: $37,268
Benefits: $100,998
Total compensation: $332,814

Steven Lopez holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $332,814.

Francisco HerediaMay be multiple

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$332,802

Francisco Heredia appears in Sheriff payroll as a Deputy Sheriff, with $332,802 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Jorge Zavala Guerra

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$332,784

Base pay: $173,620
Overtime: $51,532
Other pay: $6,467
Benefits: $101,165
Total compensation: $332,784

Jorge Zavala Guerra works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Jorge earned $332,784 in 2025.

Robert Sahinbas

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$332,698

Base pay: $167,865
Overtime: $45,984
Other pay: $19,176
Benefits: $99,673
Total compensation: $332,698

Robert Sahinbas works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Robert earned $332,698 in 2025.

Gustavo Hernandez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$332,637

Base pay: $186,192
Overtime: $19,332
Other pay: $17,992
Benefits: $109,121
Total compensation: $332,637

Gustavo Hernandez holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $332,637.