Merced County
Deputy Sheriff Coroner
Jesus Meraz , working as Deputy Sheriff Coroner, was employed by Merced County in 2025, and received regular pay of $99,372, overtime pay of $452, other pay of $6,496, total pay of $106,321, benefits worth $83,771, total compensation of $190,092 including pay and benefits. This compensation was 156 percent higher than the average and 190 percent higher than the median in Merced County.
According to the public records employee's total compensation increased by $41,749 from 2024 to 2025, which is a 28.1 percent rise. Since 2019, the total compensation has increased by $38,451, a total rise of 25.4 percent.
| Year | 2025 |
| Full Name | Jesus Meraz |
| Original Job Title | Deputy Sheriff/Coroner Ii |
| Job Title | Deputy Sheriff Coroner |
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| State | California |
| Employer | Merced County |
| Total Compensation | $190,092 |
| Pay Plan |
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| Employer Name | Merced County |
| Year | 2025 |
| Number of Employees | 3,783 |
| Average Annual Wage | $74,389 |
| Median Annual Wage | $65,540 |
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