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 89

Tamar Preiss

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$286,326

Base pay: $135,049
Overtime: $71,444
Other pay: $8,816
Benefits: $71,017
Total compensation: $286,326

At Sheriff, Tamar Preiss serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $286,326.

Joel Cruz

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$286,288

Base pay: $132,402
Overtime: $63,645
Other pay: $3,809
Benefits: $86,432
Total compensation: $286,288

At Sheriff, Joel Cruz serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $286,288.

Tia Taylor

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$286,286

Base pay: $152,603
Overtime: $36,251
Other pay: $14,238
Benefits: $83,194
Total compensation: $286,286

Tia Taylor is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $286,286.

Jackson Hill

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$286,264

Base pay: $138,302
Overtime: $68,792
Other pay: $3,401
Benefits: $75,769
Total compensation: $286,264

Jackson Hill works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Jackson earned $286,264 in 2025.

Ryan Stewart

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$286,253

Base pay: $132,402
Overtime: $81,574
Other pay: $4,613
Benefits: $67,664
Total compensation: $286,253

Ryan Stewart works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Ryan earned $286,253 in 2025.

Christian Medina

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$286,214

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $59,033
Other pay: $8,038
Benefits: $76,443
Total compensation: $286,214

Christian Medina works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Christian earned $286,214 in 2025.

Nicholas Carey

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$286,203

Base pay: $142,583
Overtime: $55,582
Other pay: $11,873
Benefits: $76,165
Total compensation: $286,203

Nicholas Carey is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $286,203.

Israel Benitez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$286,155

Base pay: $132,089
Overtime: $87,439
Other pay: $5,773
Benefits: $60,854
Total compensation: $286,155

Israel Benitez holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $286,155.

Thomas Delgado

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$286,131

Base pay: $128,713
Overtime: $78,390
Other pay: $1,982
Benefits: $77,046
Total compensation: $286,131

Thomas Delgado is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $286,131.

Bryant Torregano Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$286,126

Base pay: $150,758
Overtime: $35,861
Other pay: $3,115
Benefits: $96,392
Total compensation: $286,126

At Sheriff, Bryant Torregano Jr serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $286,126.

Jose Duran

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$286,108

Base pay: $159,271
Overtime: $11,013
Other pay: $18,557
Benefits: $97,267
Total compensation: $286,108

Jose Duran works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Jose earned $286,108 in 2025.

Ermina Mckelvy

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$286,094

Base pay: $179,938
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,934
Benefits: $87,222
Total compensation: $286,094

Ermina Mckelvy is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $286,094.

Michael Ibarra

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$286,075

Base pay: $136,980
Overtime: $62,324
Other pay: $12,685
Benefits: $74,086
Total compensation: $286,075

Michael Ibarra holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $286,075.

Jared Cabrera

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$286,038

Base pay: $144,010
Overtime: $35,125
Other pay: $13,111
Benefits: $93,792
Total compensation: $286,038

Jared Cabrera works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Jared earned $286,038 in 2025.

Christian Sanchez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$286,038

Base pay: $138,887
Overtime: $77,346
Other pay: $12,300
Benefits: $57,505
Total compensation: $286,038

Christian Sanchez works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Christian earned $286,038 in 2025.

Pedro Cruz

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$286,036

Base pay: $139,583
Overtime: $47,858
Other pay: $7,344
Benefits: $91,251
Total compensation: $286,036

Pedro Cruz is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $286,036.

Jenny Sierra

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$285,991

Base pay: $154,570
Overtime: $25,486
Other pay: $8,301
Benefits: $97,634
Total compensation: $285,991

Jenny Sierra is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $285,991.

Douglas King

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$285,989

Base pay: $121,165
Overtime: $92,181
Other pay: $1,749
Benefits: $70,894
Total compensation: $285,989

At Sheriff, Douglas King serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $285,989.

Andrew Dahring

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$285,979

Base pay: $138,307
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,154
Benefits: $128,518
Total compensation: $285,979

Andrew Dahring holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $285,979.

Michael Horsley

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$285,965

Base pay: $158,968
Overtime: $19,737
Other pay: $8,955
Benefits: $98,305
Total compensation: $285,965

Michael Horsley works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Michael earned $285,965 in 2025.

Humberto Perez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$285,886

Base pay: $125,325
Overtime: $86,941
Other pay: $1,954
Benefits: $71,666
Total compensation: $285,886

Humberto Perez is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $285,886.

Hugo Pabon

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$285,841

Base pay: $121,625
Overtime: $88,807
Other pay: $5,463
Benefits: $69,946
Total compensation: $285,841

Hugo Pabon is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $285,841.

Hernan Sebastiani

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$285,826

Base pay: $127,216
Overtime: $70,363
Other pay: $4,033
Benefits: $84,214
Total compensation: $285,826

Hernan Sebastiani holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $285,826.

Lauren Gray Mcallister

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$285,826

Base pay: $143,400
Overtime: $28,367
Other pay: $17,820
Benefits: $96,239
Total compensation: $285,826

Lauren Gray Mcallister works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Lauren earned $285,826 in 2025.

Adam Machado

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$285,821

Base pay: $141,079
Overtime: $37,383
Other pay: $11,896
Benefits: $95,463
Total compensation: $285,821

Adam Machado works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Adam earned $285,821 in 2025.

Deloy Baker

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$285,812

Base pay: $127,086
Overtime: $72,044
Other pay: $1,846
Benefits: $84,836
Total compensation: $285,812

Deloy Baker is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $285,812.

Norma Silva

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$285,795

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $54,186
Other pay: $12,729
Benefits: $76,180
Total compensation: $285,795

Norma Silva works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Norma earned $285,795 in 2025.

Anthony Tellez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$285,785

Base pay: $126,439
Overtime: $83,318
Other pay: $1,750
Benefits: $74,278
Total compensation: $285,785

Anthony Tellez holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $285,785.

Fernando Becerra

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$285,766

Base pay: $125,325
Overtime: $66,140
Other pay: $8,471
Benefits: $85,830
Total compensation: $285,766

At Sheriff, Fernando Becerra serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $285,766.

Pascual Olmos Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$285,757

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $73,071
Other pay: $3,596
Benefits: $74,017
Total compensation: $285,757

Pascual Olmos Jr holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $285,757.

Michael Merchain

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$285,713

Base pay: $138,341
Overtime: $53,834
Other pay: $3,382
Benefits: $90,156
Total compensation: $285,713

At Sheriff, Michael Merchain serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $285,713.

Francisca Segura

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$285,703

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $45,567
Other pay: $6,125
Benefits: $91,311
Total compensation: $285,703

At Sheriff, Francisca Segura serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $285,703.

Chad Pluimer

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$285,635

Base pay: $156,068
Overtime: $32,276
Other pay: $2,012
Benefits: $95,279
Total compensation: $285,635

Chad Pluimer holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $285,635.

Ricardo Rangel

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$285,605

Base pay: $133,942
Overtime: $60,056
Other pay: $4,383
Benefits: $87,224
Total compensation: $285,605

At Sheriff, Ricardo Rangel serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $285,605.

Mario Cruz Natareno

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$285,523

Base pay: $142,700
Overtime: $52,244
Other pay: $16,157
Benefits: $74,422
Total compensation: $285,523

Mario Cruz Natareno holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $285,523.

Richard Jaramilla

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$285,522

Base pay: $135,073
Overtime: $44,818
Other pay: $13,701
Benefits: $91,930
Total compensation: $285,522

Richard Jaramilla is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $285,522.

Edward Ocotlan

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$285,513

Base pay: $129,129
Overtime: $88,805
Other pay: $10,909
Benefits: $56,670
Total compensation: $285,513

Edward Ocotlan holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $285,513.

Benjamin Russell

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$285,494

Base pay: $134,217
Overtime: $71,247
Other pay: $10,027
Benefits: $70,003
Total compensation: $285,494

Benjamin Russell works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Benjamin earned $285,494 in 2025.

Shawn Spoonhunter

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$285,470

Base pay: $150,007
Overtime: $16,739
Other pay: $19,001
Benefits: $99,723
Total compensation: $285,470

Shawn Spoonhunter holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $285,470.

Brian Burchett

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$285,456

Base pay: $139,249
Overtime: $54,722
Other pay: $2,610
Benefits: $88,875
Total compensation: $285,456

Brian Burchett works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Brian earned $285,456 in 2025.