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 51

John Amis Iv

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$331,095

Base pay: $188,140
Overtime: $17,306
Other pay: $19,339
Benefits: $106,310
Total compensation: $331,095

At Sheriff, John Amis Iv serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $331,095.

Nathan Botten

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$331,093

Base pay: $149,641
Overtime: $82,631
Other pay: $17,504
Benefits: $81,317
Total compensation: $331,093

Nathan Botten holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $331,093.

Elijah Goffigan

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$331,018

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $88,601
Other pay: $7,491
Benefits: $92,226
Total compensation: $331,018

At Sheriff, Elijah Goffigan serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $331,018.

Scott Erskin

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$330,997

Base pay: $139,823
Overtime: $93,592
Other pay: $10,399
Benefits: $87,183
Total compensation: $330,997

Scott Erskin works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Scott earned $330,997 in 2025.

Nestor Garcia

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$330,982

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $95,190
Other pay: $16,079
Benefits: $77,013
Total compensation: $330,982

Nestor Garcia works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Nestor earned $330,982 in 2025.

Mario Mejico

Information Technology Specialist II/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$330,973

Base pay: $210,805
Overtime: $394
Other pay: $38,422
Benefits: $81,352
Total compensation: $330,973

At Sheriff, Mario Mejico serves as a Information Technology Specialist II. Their 2025 pay totaled $330,973.

Mark Wilkening

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$330,972

Base pay: $196,216
Overtime: $7,341
Other pay: $20,652
Benefits: $106,763
Total compensation: $330,972

Mark Wilkening works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Mark earned $330,972 in 2025.

Jeremy Farley

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$330,913

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $74,440
Other pay: $17,106
Benefits: $96,667
Total compensation: $330,913

Jeremy Farley is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $330,913.

Nicholas Gallardo

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$330,841

Base pay: $134,400
Overtime: $103,507
Other pay: $4,938
Benefits: $87,996
Total compensation: $330,841

At Sheriff, Nicholas Gallardo serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $330,841.

Bryan Banales

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$330,736

Base pay: $131,086
Overtime: $119,385
Other pay: $5,768
Benefits: $74,497
Total compensation: $330,736

Bryan Banales works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Bryan earned $330,736 in 2025.

Anthony Johnson

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$330,735

Base pay: $155,239
Overtime: $69,823
Other pay: $6,536
Benefits: $99,137
Total compensation: $330,735

At Sheriff, Anthony Johnson serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $330,735.

Michael Montesdeoca

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$330,710

Base pay: $143,415
Overtime: $77,090
Other pay: $14,217
Benefits: $95,988
Total compensation: $330,710

At Sheriff, Michael Montesdeoca serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $330,710.

Jeffrey Dailey

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$330,704

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $85,865
Other pay: $17,248
Benefits: $92,518
Total compensation: $330,704

Jeffrey Dailey is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $330,704.

Jonathan Hill

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$330,663

Base pay: $178,272
Overtime: $44,372
Other pay: $8,403
Benefits: $99,616
Total compensation: $330,663

Jonathan Hill works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Jonathan earned $330,663 in 2025.

Michael MillerMay be multiple

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$330,622

Payroll for Michael Miller (Deputy Sheriff, Sheriff) may cover more than one person; together they account for $330,622 in 2025.

Ricardo Avila

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$330,557

Base pay: $189,749
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $23,434
Benefits: $117,374
Total compensation: $330,557

Ricardo Avila holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $330,557.

Jessica Nava

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$330,556

Base pay: $136,100
Overtime: $101,012
Other pay: $8,380
Benefits: $85,064
Total compensation: $330,556

At Sheriff, Jessica Nava serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $330,556.

Aaron Contreras

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$330,528

Base pay: $147,491
Overtime: $89,515
Other pay: $15,548
Benefits: $77,974
Total compensation: $330,528

At Sheriff, Aaron Contreras serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $330,528.

Paul Buckley

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$330,433

Base pay: $144,854
Overtime: $100,905
Other pay: $7,984
Benefits: $76,690
Total compensation: $330,433

Paul Buckley holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $330,433.

Jesus Alamillo

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$330,326

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $85,209
Other pay: $15,936
Benefits: $94,108
Total compensation: $330,326

At Sheriff, Jesus Alamillo serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $330,326.

Jose Navarro

Assistant Bureau Director, Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$330,282

Base pay: $201,834
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,389
Benefits: $108,059
Total compensation: $330,282

Jose Navarro is a Assistant Bureau Director, Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $330,282.

Jonathan Elizarraraz

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$330,266

Base pay: $164,338
Overtime: $51,539
Other pay: $10,401
Benefits: $103,988
Total compensation: $330,266

Jonathan Elizarraraz holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $330,266.

Nicholas De Leon

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$330,231

Base pay: $138,940
Overtime: $91,351
Other pay: $8,245
Benefits: $91,695
Total compensation: $330,231

Nicholas De Leon works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Nicholas earned $330,231 in 2025.

Christopher Hardwick

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$330,207

Base pay: $153,034
Overtime: $75,513
Other pay: $18,651
Benefits: $83,009
Total compensation: $330,207

At Sheriff, Christopher Hardwick serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $330,207.

Sergio Peralta

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$330,151

Base pay: $146,063
Overtime: -$2
Other pay: $104,579
Benefits: $79,511
Total compensation: $330,151

At Sheriff, Sergio Peralta serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $330,151.

Alexander Tovali

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$330,077

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $102,918
Other pay: $6,827
Benefits: $85,259
Total compensation: $330,077

Alexander Tovali holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $330,077.

Daren Jaramillo

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$329,971

Base pay: $176,416
Overtime: $30,950
Other pay: $14,368
Benefits: $108,237
Total compensation: $329,971

Daren Jaramillo holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $329,971.

Karen Bailey

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$329,917

Base pay: $181,207
Overtime: $34,608
Other pay: $6,461
Benefits: $107,641
Total compensation: $329,917

Karen Bailey holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $329,917.

David LopezMay be multiple

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$329,873

Payroll for David Lopez (Deputy Sheriff, Sheriff) may cover more than one person; together they account for $329,873 in 2025.

Justin Auldridge

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$329,866

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $72,528
Other pay: $17,799
Benefits: $96,839
Total compensation: $329,866

At Sheriff, Justin Auldridge serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $329,866.

Armando Baires

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$329,845

Base pay: $136,847
Overtime: $80,484
Other pay: $18,226
Benefits: $94,288
Total compensation: $329,845

At Sheriff, Armando Baires serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $329,845.

Jason ChoiMay be multiple

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$329,804

Payroll for Jason Choi (Deputy Sheriff, Sheriff) may cover more than one person; together they account for $329,804 in 2025.

Matthew Brantley

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$329,789

Base pay: $139,878
Overtime: $90,645
Other pay: $7,255
Benefits: $92,011
Total compensation: $329,789

Matthew Brantley is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $329,789.

Jenny Trinh

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$329,760

Base pay: $141,111
Overtime: $90,242
Other pay: $7,608
Benefits: $90,799
Total compensation: $329,760

Jenny Trinh works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Jenny earned $329,760 in 2025.

Robert Nai

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$329,671

Base pay: $132,402
Overtime: $104,945
Other pay: $2,764
Benefits: $89,560
Total compensation: $329,671

Robert Nai holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $329,671.

Bryan Cendejas

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$329,645

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $75,403
Other pay: $15,588
Benefits: $95,954
Total compensation: $329,645

At Sheriff, Bryan Cendejas serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $329,645.

Scott Burke

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$329,589

Base pay: $144,133
Overtime: $91,628
Other pay: $2,494
Benefits: $91,334
Total compensation: $329,589

Scott Burke works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Scott earned $329,589 in 2025.

Christopher Deacon

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$329,526

Base pay: $156,121
Overtime: $51,906
Other pay: $17,794
Benefits: $103,705
Total compensation: $329,526

Christopher Deacon holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $329,526.

Jonathan Torsney

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$329,501

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $100,156
Other pay: $9,011
Benefits: $77,634
Total compensation: $329,501

Jonathan Torsney holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $329,501.

Rony Gomez Abarca

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$329,493

Base pay: $131,086
Overtime: $113,618
Other pay: $14,791
Benefits: $69,998
Total compensation: $329,493

Rony Gomez Abarca holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $329,493.