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 57

Tony Yu

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$321,222

Base pay: $178,858
Overtime: $16,194
Other pay: $20,682
Benefits: $105,488
Total compensation: $321,222

Tony Yu works as a Lieutenant for Sheriff. Tony earned $321,222 in 2025.

Saul Saucedo

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$321,205

Base pay: $177,779
Overtime: $20,894
Other pay: $15,343
Benefits: $107,189
Total compensation: $321,205

Saul Saucedo works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Saul earned $321,205 in 2025.

Patrick Reader

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$321,171

Base pay: $159,271
Overtime: $38,758
Other pay: $19,623
Benefits: $103,519
Total compensation: $321,171

Patrick Reader is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $321,171.

David Kavoukdjian

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$321,120

Base pay: $146,091
Overtime: $64,301
Other pay: $12,902
Benefits: $97,826
Total compensation: $321,120

David Kavoukdjian holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $321,120.

Jared Kuss

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$321,111

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $88,717
Other pay: $8,006
Benefits: $89,315
Total compensation: $321,111

At Sheriff, Jared Kuss serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $321,111.

Matthew Ferguson

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$321,091

Base pay: $178,798
Overtime: $29,280
Other pay: $7,493
Benefits: $105,520
Total compensation: $321,091

Matthew Ferguson holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $321,091.

Nathan Port

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$321,027

Base pay: $174,741
Overtime: $26,409
Other pay: $10,933
Benefits: $108,944
Total compensation: $321,027

Nathan Port holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $321,027.

Xiomara Canas-Calderon

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$320,928

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $98,572
Other pay: $4,145
Benefits: $83,138
Total compensation: $320,928

Xiomara Canas-Calderon is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $320,928.

Raul Briones

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$320,896

Base pay: $153,283
Overtime: $45,087
Other pay: $19,238
Benefits: $103,288
Total compensation: $320,896

At Sheriff, Raul Briones serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $320,896.

Daniel Ruiz

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$320,867

Base pay: $157,591
Overtime: $51,389
Other pay: $12,111
Benefits: $99,776
Total compensation: $320,867

Daniel Ruiz is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $320,867.

Christofer Martinez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$320,808

Base pay: $131,826
Overtime: $106,900
Other pay: $5,838
Benefits: $76,244
Total compensation: $320,808

Christofer Martinez is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $320,808.

Rebeca Smith

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$320,762

Base pay: $141,990
Overtime: $66,890
Other pay: $16,982
Benefits: $94,900
Total compensation: $320,762

At Sheriff, Rebeca Smith serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $320,762.

Benny Khounthavong

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$320,758

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $73,485
Other pay: $11,667
Benefits: $92,906
Total compensation: $320,758

At Sheriff, Benny Khounthavong serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $320,758.

Cameron Usher

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$320,727

Base pay: $137,334
Overtime: $100,553
Other pay: $7,179
Benefits: $75,661
Total compensation: $320,727

At Sheriff, Cameron Usher serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $320,727.

Van Lam

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$320,713

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $90,896
Other pay: $5,938
Benefits: $88,806
Total compensation: $320,713

At Sheriff, Van Lam serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $320,713.

Ivan Davanzo

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$320,671

Base pay: $136,429
Overtime: $89,310
Other pay: $5,155
Benefits: $89,777
Total compensation: $320,671

Ivan Davanzo works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Ivan earned $320,671 in 2025.

Danah Merrick

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$320,641

Base pay: $127,895
Overtime: $100,454
Other pay: $5,719
Benefits: $86,573
Total compensation: $320,641

At Sheriff, Danah Merrick serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $320,641.

Andy Casanova

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$320,637

Base pay: $125,325
Overtime: $107,748
Other pay: $5,492
Benefits: $82,072
Total compensation: $320,637

Andy Casanova is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $320,637.

Finch Mcgee

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$320,636

Base pay: $118,035
Overtime: $104,372
Other pay: $13,813
Benefits: $84,416
Total compensation: $320,636

Finch Mcgee works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Finch earned $320,636 in 2025.

Gregory Forte

Senior Criminalist/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$320,623

Base pay: $147,988
Overtime: $86,871
Other pay: $8,904
Benefits: $76,860
Total compensation: $320,623

At Sheriff, Gregory Forte serves as a Senior Criminalist. Their 2025 pay totaled $320,623.

Simon Wei

Information Technology Specialist I/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$320,613

Base pay: $188,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,191
Benefits: $109,526
Total compensation: $320,613

At Sheriff, Simon Wei serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2025 pay totaled $320,613.

Brent Delvalle

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$320,601

Base pay: $178,660
Overtime: $7,733
Other pay: $21,589
Benefits: $112,619
Total compensation: $320,601

At Sheriff, Brent Delvalle serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $320,601.

Felix Mooney-Gomez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$320,543

Base pay: $131,772
Overtime: $112,149
Other pay: $7,560
Benefits: $69,062
Total compensation: $320,543

Felix Mooney-Gomez holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $320,543.

David Corral

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$320,523

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $101,202
Other pay: $14,172
Benefits: $70,076
Total compensation: $320,523

At Sheriff, David Corral serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $320,523.

Justin Smith

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$320,514

Base pay: $173,620
Overtime: $20,081
Other pay: $18,048
Benefits: $108,765
Total compensation: $320,514

Justin Smith holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $320,514.

Martin Jurado Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$320,434

Base pay: $125,325
Overtime: $106,729
Other pay: $16,323
Benefits: $72,057
Total compensation: $320,434

At Sheriff, Martin Jurado Jr serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $320,434.

Stephen La Riccia Ii

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$320,377

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $87,454
Other pay: $15,132
Benefits: $75,091
Total compensation: $320,377

Stephen La Riccia Ii works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Stephen earned $320,377 in 2025.

Michael Kennard

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$320,322

Base pay: $183,805
Overtime: $12,077
Other pay: $11,949
Benefits: $112,491
Total compensation: $320,322

At Sheriff, Michael Kennard serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $320,322.

Thinh Nguyen

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$320,284

Base pay: $140,937
Overtime: $78,152
Other pay: $13,210
Benefits: $87,985
Total compensation: $320,284

Thinh Nguyen works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Thinh earned $320,284 in 2025.

Jose Aguilera

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$320,235

Base pay: $132,402
Overtime: $93,623
Other pay: $5,487
Benefits: $88,723
Total compensation: $320,235

At Sheriff, Jose Aguilera serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $320,235.

Matthew Seno

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$320,219

Base pay: $127,216
Overtime: $119,821
Other pay: $13,445
Benefits: $59,737
Total compensation: $320,219

Matthew Seno works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Matthew earned $320,219 in 2025.

Logan Foley

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$320,218

Base pay: $139,878
Overtime: $75,651
Other pay: $28,742
Benefits: $75,947
Total compensation: $320,218

Logan Foley holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $320,218.

George Hanley

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$320,142

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $75,679
Other pay: $7,866
Benefits: $93,897
Total compensation: $320,142

George Hanley holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $320,142.

Oscar Ornelas

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$320,103

Base pay: $168,980
Overtime: $47,275
Other pay: $5,210
Benefits: $98,638
Total compensation: $320,103

Oscar Ornelas works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Oscar earned $320,103 in 2025.

Albert Rios

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$319,948

Base pay: $102,305
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $146,935
Benefits: $70,708
Total compensation: $319,948

Albert Rios works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Albert earned $319,948 in 2025.

Christian Vasquez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$319,946

Base pay: $160,819
Overtime: $38,331
Other pay: $17,063
Benefits: $103,733
Total compensation: $319,946

At Sheriff, Christian Vasquez serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $319,946.

Zeba Murphy

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$319,934

Base pay: $145,587
Overtime: $79,103
Other pay: $2,706
Benefits: $92,538
Total compensation: $319,934

Zeba Murphy is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $319,934.

Steve Diaz

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$319,808

Base pay: $148,940
Overtime: $56,413
Other pay: $15,617
Benefits: $98,838
Total compensation: $319,808

Steve Diaz works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Steve earned $319,808 in 2025.

Steven Van Ornum

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$319,803

Base pay: $144,854
Overtime: $76,777
Other pay: $6,286
Benefits: $91,886
Total compensation: $319,803

Steven Van Ornum holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $319,803.

Tina Mccoy

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$319,778

Base pay: $181,456
Overtime: $24,292
Other pay: $19,191
Benefits: $94,839
Total compensation: $319,778

At Sheriff, Tina Mccoy serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $319,778.