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 61

Gregory Nickell

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$316,346

Base pay: $152,437
Overtime: $53,478
Other pay: $13,077
Benefits: $97,354
Total compensation: $316,346

Gregory Nickell works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Gregory earned $316,346 in 2025.

Oscar Soriano

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$316,313

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $90,777
Other pay: $6,124
Benefits: $76,712
Total compensation: $316,313

Oscar Soriano works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Oscar earned $316,313 in 2025.

Sean Hoodye

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$316,312

Base pay: $147,041
Overtime: $52,727
Other pay: $17,715
Benefits: $98,829
Total compensation: $316,312

Sean Hoodye is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $316,312.

Adrian Anetema

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$316,307

Base pay: $132,402
Overtime: $81,801
Other pay: $12,022
Benefits: $90,082
Total compensation: $316,307

At Sheriff, Adrian Anetema serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $316,307.

Frances Alvarez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$316,292

Base pay: $135,637
Overtime: $87,224
Other pay: $3,429
Benefits: $90,002
Total compensation: $316,292

Frances Alvarez holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $316,292.

Leonard Garcia

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$316,237

Base pay: $142,225
Overtime: $80,814
Other pay: $16,373
Benefits: $76,825
Total compensation: $316,237

At Sheriff, Leonard Garcia serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $316,237.

Jason King

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$316,230

Base pay: $197,266
Overtime: $10,806
Other pay: $2,579
Benefits: $105,579
Total compensation: $316,230

Jason King works as a Lieutenant for Sheriff. Jason earned $316,230 in 2025.

Antonio Salceda Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$316,195

Base pay: $138,569
Overtime: $105,371
Other pay: $11,818
Benefits: $60,437
Total compensation: $316,195

Antonio Salceda Jr is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $316,195.

James Barber Jr

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$316,192

Base pay: $174,115
Overtime: $50,158
Other pay: $5,380
Benefits: $86,539
Total compensation: $316,192

At Sheriff, James Barber Jr serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $316,192.

Michael Hernandez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$316,163

Base pay: $186,192
Overtime: $17,035
Other pay: $10,426
Benefits: $102,510
Total compensation: $316,163

Michael Hernandez is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $316,163.

John Hunziker

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$316,123

Base pay: $137,833
Overtime: $71,634
Other pay: $14,141
Benefits: $92,515
Total compensation: $316,123

John Hunziker works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. John earned $316,123 in 2025.

Ryan Clarke

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$316,119

Base pay: $164,540
Overtime: $3,854
Other pay: $45,173
Benefits: $102,552
Total compensation: $316,119

Ryan Clarke is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $316,119.

Ryan Vergel De Dios

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$316,088

Base pay: $144,854
Overtime: $60,323
Other pay: $17,482
Benefits: $93,429
Total compensation: $316,088

At Sheriff, Ryan Vergel De Dios serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $316,088.

Jimmy Ho

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$316,058

Base pay: $132,402
Overtime: $81,638
Other pay: $11,650
Benefits: $90,368
Total compensation: $316,058

Jimmy Ho is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $316,058.

Peter Soultanakis

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$316,033

Base pay: $144,971
Overtime: $59,197
Other pay: $15,010
Benefits: $96,855
Total compensation: $316,033

At Sheriff, Peter Soultanakis serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $316,033.

Meng-Gary Peng

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$315,980

Base pay: $141,241
Overtime: $83,300
Other pay: $14,709
Benefits: $76,730
Total compensation: $315,980

Meng-Gary Peng is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $315,980.

Cristian Morales

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$315,955

Base pay: $134,400
Overtime: $90,465
Other pay: $3,045
Benefits: $88,045
Total compensation: $315,955

Cristian Morales holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $315,955.

Esteven Hernandez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$315,895

Base pay: $137,798
Overtime: $78,243
Other pay: $13,569
Benefits: $86,285
Total compensation: $315,895

Esteven Hernandez works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Esteven earned $315,895 in 2025.

Gabriela Ververa

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$315,884

Base pay: $188,531
Overtime: $4,976
Other pay: $23,271
Benefits: $99,106
Total compensation: $315,884

Gabriela Ververa is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $315,884.

Susana Andrade

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$315,868

Base pay: $139,182
Overtime: $83,303
Other pay: $3,045
Benefits: $90,338
Total compensation: $315,868

At Sheriff, Susana Andrade serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $315,868.

Julio Catalan

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$315,775

Base pay: $141,990
Overtime: $71,895
Other pay: $8,830
Benefits: $93,060
Total compensation: $315,775

Julio Catalan works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Julio earned $315,775 in 2025.

Suzette Becerra

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$315,725

Base pay: $181,148
Overtime: $5,734
Other pay: $16,434
Benefits: $112,409
Total compensation: $315,725

Suzette Becerra is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $315,725.

John Kanemori

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$315,706

Base pay: $129,137
Overtime: $79,005
Other pay: $16,249
Benefits: $91,315
Total compensation: $315,706

At Sheriff, John Kanemori serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $315,706.

Moises Aguilar

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$315,643

Base pay: $175,800
Overtime: $23,854
Other pay: $9,285
Benefits: $106,704
Total compensation: $315,643

Moises Aguilar is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $315,643.

Christian Hai

Information Technology Specialist I/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$315,637

Base pay: $188,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $23,968
Benefits: $102,773
Total compensation: $315,637

Christian Hai holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $315,637.

Claudia Mejia

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$315,631

Base pay: $142,528
Overtime: $78,001
Other pay: $6,334
Benefits: $88,768
Total compensation: $315,631

At Sheriff, Claudia Mejia serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $315,631.

Rodolfo Torrontegui Fimbres

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$315,584

Base pay: $147,041
Overtime: $52,424
Other pay: $17,131
Benefits: $98,988
Total compensation: $315,584

Rodolfo Torrontegui Fimbres is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $315,584.

Mark Christiansen

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$315,565

Base pay: $155,964
Overtime: $66,932
Other pay: $19,680
Benefits: $72,989
Total compensation: $315,565

Mark Christiansen works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Mark earned $315,565 in 2025.

Michael Fillpot

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$315,505

Base pay: $144,718
Overtime: $70,164
Other pay: $6,176
Benefits: $94,447
Total compensation: $315,505

Michael Fillpot works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Michael earned $315,505 in 2025.

George Hou

Supvg Criminalist, Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$315,483

Base pay: $154,688
Overtime: $49,055
Other pay: $8,159
Benefits: $103,581
Total compensation: $315,483

George Hou works as a Supvg Criminalist, Sheriff for Sheriff. George earned $315,483 in 2025.

Miguel Garcia Jr.

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$315,471

Base pay: $145,790
Overtime: $57,043
Other pay: $14,202
Benefits: $98,436
Total compensation: $315,471

At Sheriff, Miguel Garcia Jr. serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $315,471.

Porsche Heisser

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$315,445

Base pay: $132,402
Overtime: $99,653
Other pay: $1,978
Benefits: $81,412
Total compensation: $315,445

Porsche Heisser is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $315,445.

John Jansen Jr.

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$315,440

Base pay: $178,900
Overtime: $8,247
Other pay: $16,707
Benefits: $111,586
Total compensation: $315,440

John Jansen Jr. holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $315,440.

Justin Greene

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$315,375

Base pay: $139,878
Overtime: $92,515
Other pay: $13,541
Benefits: $69,441
Total compensation: $315,375

Justin Greene holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $315,375.

Emmett Cox Iii

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$315,372

Base pay: $125,325
Overtime: $91,473
Other pay: $11,353
Benefits: $87,221
Total compensation: $315,372

Emmett Cox Iii works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Emmett earned $315,372 in 2025.

Elizabeth Tarin

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$315,341

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $92,621
Other pay: $3,391
Benefits: $76,629
Total compensation: $315,341

At Sheriff, Elizabeth Tarin serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $315,341.

Matthew Ayers

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$315,308

Base pay: $131,086
Overtime: $101,160
Other pay: $13,201
Benefits: $69,861
Total compensation: $315,308

At Sheriff, Matthew Ayers serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $315,308.

Roberto LopezMay be multiple

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$315,224

This Deputy Sheriff record at Sheriff for Roberto Lopez may represent several individuals, totaling $315,224 in 2025.

Gregory Tackett

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$315,145

Base pay: $195,558
Overtime: $12,816
Other pay: $7,949
Benefits: $98,822
Total compensation: $315,145

At Sheriff, Gregory Tackett serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $315,145.

Zane Bracken

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$315,131

Base pay: $126,310
Overtime: $126,352
Other pay: $3,012
Benefits: $59,457
Total compensation: $315,131

Zane Bracken works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Zane earned $315,131 in 2025.