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 70

Jason Kil

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$305,362

Base pay: $133,626
Overtime: $88,136
Other pay: $8,684
Benefits: $74,916
Total compensation: $305,362

Jason Kil is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $305,362.

Thalia Polychronis

Constitutional Policing Advisor Sheriff, Uc/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$305,302

Base pay: $195,561
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,371
Benefits: $93,370
Total compensation: $305,302

Thalia Polychronis is a Constitutional Policing Advisor Sheriff, Uc at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $305,302.

Franklin Doo

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$305,281

Base pay: $144,854
Overtime: $60,965
Other pay: $7,257
Benefits: $92,205
Total compensation: $305,281

At Sheriff, Franklin Doo serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $305,281.

Darlene Lopez-Beltran

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$305,270

Base pay: $136,117
Overtime: $91,020
Other pay: $7,386
Benefits: $70,747
Total compensation: $305,270

Darlene Lopez-Beltran is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $305,270.

Erica Martinez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$305,251

Base pay: $160,162
Overtime: $30,294
Other pay: $13,761
Benefits: $101,034
Total compensation: $305,251

Erica Martinez holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $305,251.

Jonathan Romero Mora

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$305,245

Base pay: $136,980
Overtime: $86,967
Other pay: $4,660
Benefits: $76,638
Total compensation: $305,245

Jonathan Romero Mora holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $305,245.

Jaime Ruiz

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$305,238

Base pay: $153,034
Overtime: $33,050
Other pay: $17,580
Benefits: $101,574
Total compensation: $305,238

Jaime Ruiz holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $305,238.

Veronica Rodriguez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$305,233

Base pay: $139,772
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $96,845
Benefits: $68,616
Total compensation: $305,233

Veronica Rodriguez is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $305,233.

Aracely Walton

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$305,100

Base pay: $148,517
Overtime: $59,923
Other pay: $6,505
Benefits: $90,155
Total compensation: $305,100

Aracely Walton works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Aracely earned $305,100 in 2025.

Miguel Melendrez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$305,062

Base pay: $129,718
Overtime: $95,913
Other pay: $1,819
Benefits: $77,612
Total compensation: $305,062

Miguel Melendrez is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $305,062.

Brian Gardner

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$305,060

Base pay: $125,325
Overtime: $93,751
Other pay: $2,486
Benefits: $83,498
Total compensation: $305,060

Brian Gardner works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Brian earned $305,060 in 2025.

Johnny Quick

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,992

Base pay: $106,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $129,820
Benefits: $68,751
Total compensation: $304,992

Johnny Quick works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Johnny earned $304,992 in 2025.

Aron Shintaku

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,925

Base pay: $172,971
Overtime: $24,448
Other pay: $7,173
Benefits: $100,333
Total compensation: $304,925

Aron Shintaku works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Aron earned $304,925 in 2025.

Gerry Rivera

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,918

Base pay: $140,117
Overtime: $93,327
Other pay: $13,214
Benefits: $58,260
Total compensation: $304,918

Gerry Rivera holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $304,918.

Elias Ricardo Estrada

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,917

Base pay: $122,999
Overtime: $105,919
Other pay: $3,615
Benefits: $72,384
Total compensation: $304,917

Elias Ricardo Estrada holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $304,917.

Travis Peters

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,904

Base pay: $132,402
Overtime: $69,956
Other pay: $12,171
Benefits: $90,375
Total compensation: $304,904

Travis Peters works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Travis earned $304,904 in 2025.

Andrew Rodarte

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,899

Base pay: $127,453
Overtime: $74,403
Other pay: $14,182
Benefits: $88,861
Total compensation: $304,899

Andrew Rodarte holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $304,899.

Danny Lui

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,885

Base pay: $126,797
Overtime: $103,826
Other pay: $1,766
Benefits: $72,496
Total compensation: $304,885

Danny Lui is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $304,885.

Reyes Mojica Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,882

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $87,784
Other pay: $5,891
Benefits: $76,134
Total compensation: $304,882

Reyes Mojica Jr works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Reyes earned $304,882 in 2025.

Danny Walls

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,874

Base pay: $186,192
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,431
Benefits: $107,251
Total compensation: $304,874

Danny Walls holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $304,874.

Jilberto Gomez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,872

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $58,391
Other pay: $18,213
Benefits: $93,195
Total compensation: $304,872

Jilberto Gomez works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Jilberto earned $304,872 in 2025.

Jimmy Nguyen

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,850

Base pay: $131,842
Overtime: $108,765
Other pay: $7,541
Benefits: $56,702
Total compensation: $304,850

Jimmy Nguyen is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $304,850.

Kevin Yeung

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,840

Base pay: $130,808
Overtime: $98,726
Other pay: $16,763
Benefits: $58,543
Total compensation: $304,840

Kevin Yeung is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $304,840.

Joe Sanchez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,783

Base pay: $125,325
Overtime: $81,584
Other pay: $11,931
Benefits: $85,943
Total compensation: $304,783

Joe Sanchez is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $304,783.

Henrik Ayrapetyan

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,729

Base pay: $141,990
Overtime: $54,209
Other pay: $12,161
Benefits: $96,369
Total compensation: $304,729

Henrik Ayrapetyan holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $304,729.

Anthony Capra

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,704

Base pay: $135,129
Overtime: $86,038
Other pay: $9,826
Benefits: $73,711
Total compensation: $304,704

At Sheriff, Anthony Capra serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $304,704.

Eric Kim

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,682

Base pay: $168,980
Overtime: $24,394
Other pay: $7,195
Benefits: $104,113
Total compensation: $304,682

Eric Kim works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Eric earned $304,682 in 2025.

Fernando Cortez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,668

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $66,923
Other pay: $11,322
Benefits: $91,350
Total compensation: $304,668

At Sheriff, Fernando Cortez serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $304,668.

Ambar Weber

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,633

Base pay: $173,473
Overtime: $18,662
Other pay: $7,702
Benefits: $104,796
Total compensation: $304,633

Ambar Weber is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $304,633.

Dennis OrtizMay be multiple

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,595

Payroll for Dennis Ortiz (Deputy Sheriff, Sheriff) may cover more than one person; together they account for $304,595 in 2025.

Wendy Tellez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,593

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $72,836
Other pay: $7,090
Benefits: $89,594
Total compensation: $304,593

At Sheriff, Wendy Tellez serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $304,593.

Robert Hernandez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,591

Base pay: $126,105
Overtime: $100,494
Other pay: $3,055
Benefits: $74,937
Total compensation: $304,591

At Sheriff, Robert Hernandez serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $304,591.

John Orozco

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,560

Base pay: $150,037
Overtime: $60,341
Other pay: $2,609
Benefits: $91,573
Total compensation: $304,560

John Orozco holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $304,560.

Dustin Miller

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,518

Base pay: $152,373
Overtime: $35,328
Other pay: $16,728
Benefits: $100,089
Total compensation: $304,518

Dustin Miller works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Dustin earned $304,518 in 2025.

Jaime Varela

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,459

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $95,311
Other pay: $3,513
Benefits: $70,562
Total compensation: $304,459

Jaime Varela holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $304,459.

Alexander Valdivia

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,433

Base pay: $135,399
Overtime: $88,097
Other pay: $2,995
Benefits: $77,942
Total compensation: $304,433

Alexander Valdivia is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $304,433.

Marina Lizarraga

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,423

Base pay: $134,962
Overtime: $74,924
Other pay: $17,954
Benefits: $76,583
Total compensation: $304,423

Marina Lizarraga holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $304,423.

Jennifer Figueroa

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,377

Base pay: $121,625
Overtime: $95,187
Other pay: $4,814
Benefits: $82,751
Total compensation: $304,377

Jennifer Figueroa holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $304,377.

Karen Bray

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,356

Base pay: $134,071
Overtime: $70,598
Other pay: $14,492
Benefits: $85,195
Total compensation: $304,356

Karen Bray is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $304,356.

Juan Bautista

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$304,304

Base pay: $138,063
Overtime: $101,718
Other pay: $4,641
Benefits: $59,882
Total compensation: $304,304

At Sheriff, Juan Bautista serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $304,304.