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 62

Michael Smith

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$315,124

Base pay: $139,209
Overtime: $70,199
Other pay: $8,568
Benefits: $97,148
Total compensation: $315,124

Michael Smith works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Michael earned $315,124 in 2025.

Adrian GonzalezMay be multiple

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$315,076

Payroll for Adrian Gonzalez (Deputy Sheriff, Sheriff) may cover more than one person; together they account for $315,076 in 2025.

Kevin Fleck

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$315,009

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $77,228
Other pay: $5,298
Benefits: $89,783
Total compensation: $315,009

Kevin Fleck works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Kevin earned $315,009 in 2025.

Emily Dilelio

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$314,912

Base pay: $144,706
Overtime: $54,351
Other pay: $17,730
Benefits: $98,125
Total compensation: $314,912

Emily Dilelio is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $314,912.

Shawn Walters

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$314,905

Base pay: $150,007
Overtime: $52,889
Other pay: $16,503
Benefits: $95,506
Total compensation: $314,905

Shawn Walters holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $314,905.

Byron Fuentez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$314,802

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $102,684
Other pay: $4,227
Benefits: $72,818
Total compensation: $314,802

At Sheriff, Byron Fuentez serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $314,802.

James Nieman Jr

Senior Criminalist/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$314,728

Base pay: $147,988
Overtime: $69,998
Other pay: $18,592
Benefits: $78,150
Total compensation: $314,728

James Nieman Jr holds the role of Senior Criminalist at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $314,728.

Shanelle Burgos

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$314,652

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $104,425
Other pay: $2,633
Benefits: $72,521
Total compensation: $314,652

Shanelle Burgos works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Shanelle earned $314,652 in 2025.

Mayra Sotomayor

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$314,619

Base pay: $175,692
Overtime: $21,109
Other pay: $10,639
Benefits: $107,179
Total compensation: $314,619

Mayra Sotomayor is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $314,619.

Chad Sessman

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$314,574

Base pay: $146,357
Overtime: $70,698
Other pay: $16,990
Benefits: $80,529
Total compensation: $314,574

Chad Sessman works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Chad earned $314,574 in 2025.

Juan Medrano

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$314,548

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $67,051
Other pay: $10,720
Benefits: $94,077
Total compensation: $314,548

Juan Medrano is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $314,548.

Jonathan Taylor

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$314,496

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $92,571
Other pay: $12,101
Benefits: $74,751
Total compensation: $314,496

Jonathan Taylor works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Jonathan earned $314,496 in 2025.

Guillermo Macias

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$314,414

Base pay: $124,700
Overtime: $107,793
Other pay: $6,351
Benefits: $75,570
Total compensation: $314,414

Guillermo Macias holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $314,414.

Lizette Falcon

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$314,375

Base pay: $163,286
Overtime: $41,195
Other pay: $8,094
Benefits: $101,800
Total compensation: $314,375

Lizette Falcon is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $314,375.

Jose Pimentel

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$314,369

Base pay: $141,277
Overtime: $91,537
Other pay: $4,159
Benefits: $77,396
Total compensation: $314,369

Jose Pimentel is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $314,369.

Christian Marin

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$314,354

Base pay: $127,405
Overtime: $101,940
Other pay: $6,817
Benefits: $78,192
Total compensation: $314,354

Christian Marin is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $314,354.

Freddie Cardenas

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$314,218

Base pay: $143,246
Overtime: $60,915
Other pay: $15,084
Benefits: $94,973
Total compensation: $314,218

Freddie Cardenas works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Freddie earned $314,218 in 2025.

Luis Berrios

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$314,182

Base pay: $134,184
Overtime: $119,258
Other pay: $3,856
Benefits: $56,884
Total compensation: $314,182

Luis Berrios holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $314,182.

Adriano Cordova

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$314,143

Base pay: $144,825
Overtime: $87,609
Other pay: $2,953
Benefits: $78,756
Total compensation: $314,143

At Sheriff, Adriano Cordova serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $314,143.

Justin Hanks

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$314,135

Base pay: $125,325
Overtime: $85,663
Other pay: $14,906
Benefits: $88,241
Total compensation: $314,135

Justin Hanks is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $314,135.

Brett Hanson

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$314,054

Base pay: $193,868
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,792
Benefits: $103,394
Total compensation: $314,054

Brett Hanson is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $314,054.

Yalun Wang

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$314,047

Base pay: $130,151
Overtime: $101,203
Other pay: $7,390
Benefits: $75,303
Total compensation: $314,047

At Sheriff, Yalun Wang serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $314,047.

Carlos Lopez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$313,985

Base pay: $152,835
Overtime: $47,080
Other pay: $15,439
Benefits: $98,631
Total compensation: $313,985

Carlos Lopez works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Carlos earned $313,985 in 2025.

Marco Martinez Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$313,976

Base pay: $138,488
Overtime: $75,528
Other pay: $23,306
Benefits: $76,654
Total compensation: $313,976

Marco Martinez Jr works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Marco earned $313,976 in 2025.

Christopher Abeyta

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$313,965

Base pay: $150,758
Overtime: $66,938
Other pay: $16,470
Benefits: $79,799
Total compensation: $313,965

Christopher Abeyta works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Christopher earned $313,965 in 2025.

Lauren Gutierrez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$313,960

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $89,434
Other pay: $3,565
Benefits: $78,261
Total compensation: $313,960

Lauren Gutierrez works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Lauren earned $313,960 in 2025.

Esther Kim-Capra

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$313,932

Base pay: $171,359
Overtime: $39,910
Other pay: $18,272
Benefits: $84,391
Total compensation: $313,932

Esther Kim-Capra works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Esther earned $313,932 in 2025.

Reginald Hoffman

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$313,902

Base pay: $177,335
Overtime: $22,523
Other pay: $12,281
Benefits: $101,763
Total compensation: $313,902

Reginald Hoffman works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Reginald earned $313,902 in 2025.

Andre Newsome

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$313,898

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $77,359
Other pay: $17,753
Benefits: $76,086
Total compensation: $313,898

Andre Newsome is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $313,898.

David Olivas

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$313,825

Base pay: $159,271
Overtime: $41,964
Other pay: $15,280
Benefits: $97,310
Total compensation: $313,825

David Olivas is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $313,825.

Kyle Parker

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$313,825

Base pay: $139,878
Overtime: $68,004
Other pay: $12,000
Benefits: $93,943
Total compensation: $313,825

Kyle Parker works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Kyle earned $313,825 in 2025.

Antoinette Bowen

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$313,807

Base pay: $146,137
Overtime: $58,259
Other pay: $17,219
Benefits: $92,192
Total compensation: $313,807

At Sheriff, Antoinette Bowen serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $313,807.

Rodolfo Urrea

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$313,771

Base pay: $134,650
Overtime: $89,558
Other pay: $3,833
Benefits: $85,730
Total compensation: $313,771

Rodolfo Urrea is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $313,771.

Victor Rascon

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$313,759

Base pay: $140,042
Overtime: $72,462
Other pay: $8,033
Benefits: $93,222
Total compensation: $313,759

Victor Rascon is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $313,759.

Timothy Gannon

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$313,741

Base pay: $175,125
Overtime: $33,671
Other pay: $6,479
Benefits: $98,466
Total compensation: $313,741

Timothy Gannon works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Timothy earned $313,741 in 2025.

Michael Fairbanks

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$313,696

Base pay: $157,513
Overtime: $50,368
Other pay: $7,345
Benefits: $98,470
Total compensation: $313,696

At Sheriff, Michael Fairbanks serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $313,696.

Jordan Kennedy

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$313,690

Base pay: $163,289
Overtime: $45,111
Other pay: $5,742
Benefits: $99,548
Total compensation: $313,690

Jordan Kennedy works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Jordan earned $313,690 in 2025.

Ramon Del Castillo

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$313,620

Base pay: $141,990
Overtime: $59,692
Other pay: $19,046
Benefits: $92,892
Total compensation: $313,620

Ramon Del Castillo holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $313,620.

Jonathan Sneed

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$313,582

Base pay: $173,620
Overtime: $25,816
Other pay: $11,237
Benefits: $102,909
Total compensation: $313,582

Jonathan Sneed works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Jonathan earned $313,582 in 2025.

Angel Quinonez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$313,558

Base pay: $152,297
Overtime: $44,677
Other pay: $17,104
Benefits: $99,480
Total compensation: $313,558

Angel Quinonez works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Angel earned $313,558 in 2025.