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 87

Michael Galvan

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,616

Base pay: $30,542
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $223,914
Benefits: $33,160
Total compensation: $287,616

Michael Galvan is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $287,616.

Hosam Ghazi

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,601

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $87,344
Other pay: $8,760
Benefits: $56,424
Total compensation: $287,601

Hosam Ghazi works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Hosam earned $287,601 in 2025.

James Donde

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,600

Base pay: $125,325
Overtime: $87,331
Other pay: $2,590
Benefits: $72,354
Total compensation: $287,600

At Sheriff, James Donde serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $287,600.

Javier Vital Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,597

Base pay: $119,368
Overtime: $94,378
Other pay: $1,750
Benefits: $72,101
Total compensation: $287,597

At Sheriff, Javier Vital Jr serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $287,597.

Ana Alvarez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,583

Base pay: $125,325
Overtime: $76,082
Other pay: $5,655
Benefits: $80,521
Total compensation: $287,583

Ana Alvarez is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $287,583.

Nolan Patterson

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,555

Base pay: $125,325
Overtime: $72,411
Other pay: $4,343
Benefits: $85,476
Total compensation: $287,555

Nolan Patterson works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Nolan earned $287,555 in 2025.

Anthony Coleman

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,549

Base pay: $144,852
Overtime: $43,478
Other pay: $9,929
Benefits: $89,290
Total compensation: $287,549

Anthony Coleman works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Anthony earned $287,549 in 2025.

Rene Valencia-Chavira

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,519

Base pay: $135,391
Overtime: $71,545
Other pay: $5,574
Benefits: $75,009
Total compensation: $287,519

Rene Valencia-Chavira works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Rene earned $287,519 in 2025.

Taralyn Avila

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,512

Base pay: $159,271
Overtime: $13,559
Other pay: $13,345
Benefits: $101,337
Total compensation: $287,512

Taralyn Avila holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $287,512.

Rebecca Cooper

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,497

Base pay: $168,980
Overtime: $1,214
Other pay: $15,103
Benefits: $102,200
Total compensation: $287,497

At Sheriff, Rebecca Cooper serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $287,497.

Susan Wong

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,482

Base pay: $138,076
Overtime: $60,789
Other pay: $7,522
Benefits: $81,095
Total compensation: $287,482

Susan Wong is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $287,482.

Thomas Valenzuela Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,468

Base pay: $125,325
Overtime: $62,196
Other pay: $11,828
Benefits: $88,119
Total compensation: $287,468

Thomas Valenzuela Jr is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $287,468.

Tom Greg Almona

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,460

Base pay: $133,801
Overtime: $77,612
Other pay: $1,960
Benefits: $74,087
Total compensation: $287,460

At Sheriff, Tom Greg Almona serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $287,460.

Lorena Foster

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,451

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $61,150
Other pay: $17,063
Benefits: $74,165
Total compensation: $287,451

Lorena Foster is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $287,451.

Ryan Collaso

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,450

Base pay: $134,400
Overtime: $72,684
Other pay: $2,534
Benefits: $77,832
Total compensation: $287,450

Ryan Collaso is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $287,450.

Roverto Valles

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,431

Base pay: $160,870
Overtime: $12,571
Other pay: $14,919
Benefits: $99,071
Total compensation: $287,431

Roverto Valles holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $287,431.

Robert Velasco Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,365

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $40,492
Other pay: $14,128
Benefits: $90,045
Total compensation: $287,365

Robert Velasco Jr is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $287,365.

Arturo Sanchez Morales

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,351

Base pay: $121,625
Overtime: $88,392
Other pay: $8,736
Benefits: $68,598
Total compensation: $287,351

Arturo Sanchez Morales works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Arturo earned $287,351 in 2025.

Joaquin Fuentes

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,314

Base pay: $120,519
Overtime: $91,294
Other pay: $3,702
Benefits: $71,799
Total compensation: $287,314

Joaquin Fuentes holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $287,314.

Marcos Robles

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,274

Base pay: $124,818
Overtime: $73,303
Other pay: $4,284
Benefits: $84,869
Total compensation: $287,274

Marcos Robles is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $287,274.

Ramon Gomez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,266

Base pay: $134,477
Overtime: $62,435
Other pay: $2,380
Benefits: $87,974
Total compensation: $287,266

Ramon Gomez holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $287,266.

Brandon Seung

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,251

Base pay: $172,635
Overtime: $27,724
Other pay: $4,284
Benefits: $82,608
Total compensation: $287,251

Brandon Seung is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $287,251.

Dan Ramirez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,237

Base pay: $138,880
Overtime: $46,589
Other pay: $9,192
Benefits: $92,576
Total compensation: $287,237

Dan Ramirez works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Dan earned $287,237 in 2025.

Raymond Armstrong

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,233

Base pay: $175,801
Overtime: $4,041
Other pay: $1,750
Benefits: $105,641
Total compensation: $287,233

Raymond Armstrong is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $287,233.

Christopher Rexwinkel

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,224

Base pay: $139,878
Overtime: $64,310
Other pay: $7,289
Benefits: $75,747
Total compensation: $287,224

At Sheriff, Christopher Rexwinkel serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $287,224.

Matthew Clauss

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,204

Base pay: $125,420
Overtime: $74,764
Other pay: $3,784
Benefits: $83,236
Total compensation: $287,204

Matthew Clauss holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $287,204.

Jeremiah Zurita

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,186

Base pay: $119,548
Overtime: $93,009
Other pay: $4,793
Benefits: $69,836
Total compensation: $287,186

Jeremiah Zurita works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Jeremiah earned $287,186 in 2025.

Levi Kay

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,159

Base pay: $128,275
Overtime: $99,963
Other pay: $5,473
Benefits: $53,448
Total compensation: $287,159

Levi Kay is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $287,159.

Phillip Acosta

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,145

Base pay: $134,659
Overtime: $50,002
Other pay: $14,353
Benefits: $88,131
Total compensation: $287,145

Phillip Acosta holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $287,145.

Ulysses Logeman

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,143

Base pay: $163,933
Overtime: $7,471
Other pay: $16,381
Benefits: $99,358
Total compensation: $287,143

Ulysses Logeman works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Ulysses earned $287,143 in 2025.

Kristina Medina

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,108

Base pay: $139,878
Overtime: $51,307
Other pay: $18,652
Benefits: $77,271
Total compensation: $287,108

Kristina Medina works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Kristina earned $287,108 in 2025.

Franklin Novelo

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,062

Base pay: $139,182
Overtime: $53,853
Other pay: $3,709
Benefits: $90,318
Total compensation: $287,062

Franklin Novelo works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Franklin earned $287,062 in 2025.

Harold Frayer

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,054

Base pay: $174,070
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,248
Benefits: $97,736
Total compensation: $287,054

At Sheriff, Harold Frayer serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $287,054.

Gustavo Mota

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,041

Base pay: $124,673
Overtime: $86,374
Other pay: $1,751
Benefits: $74,243
Total compensation: $287,041

Gustavo Mota is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $287,041.

John Edwards Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,040

Base pay: $144,854
Overtime: $62,390
Other pay: $5,705
Benefits: $74,091
Total compensation: $287,040

John Edwards Jr is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $287,040.

German Perez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,037

Base pay: $144,854
Overtime: $30,717
Other pay: $14,312
Benefits: $97,154
Total compensation: $287,037

German Perez works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. German earned $287,037 in 2025.

Garland Miller

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,020

Base pay: $179,660
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,567
Benefits: $98,793
Total compensation: $287,020

Garland Miller is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $287,020.

Manuel Palacios

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,011

Base pay: $142,338
Overtime: $52,351
Other pay: $15,751
Benefits: $76,571
Total compensation: $287,011

Manuel Palacios is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $287,011.

Christopher Leonardi

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$287,002

Base pay: $161,005
Overtime: $52,996
Other pay: $6,628
Benefits: $66,373
Total compensation: $287,002

At Sheriff, Christopher Leonardi serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $287,002.

Alvaro Pulido

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$286,993

Base pay: $132,855
Overtime: $54,772
Other pay: $13,649
Benefits: $85,717
Total compensation: $286,993

At Sheriff, Alvaro Pulido serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $286,993.