Merced County
Custodial Deputy Sheriff
Joel Pena , working as Custodial Deputy Sheriff, was employed by Merced County in 2025, and received regular pay of $68,334, overtime pay of $46,676, other pay of $9,496, total pay of $124,506, benefits worth $73,146, total compensation of $197,652 including pay and benefits. This compensation was 166 percent higher than the average and 202 percent higher than the median in Merced County.
Merced County records show Joel Pena held two jobs from 2011 to 2025. From 2023 to 2025 Joel Pena held job of Custodial Deputy Sheriff.
According to the public records employee's total compensation increased by $61,943 from 2024 to 2025, which is a 45.6 percent rise. Since 2012, the total compensation has increased by $90,115, a total rise of 83.8 percent.
| Year | 2025 |
| Full Name | Joel Pena |
| Original Job Title | Custodial Deputy Sheriff Ii |
| Job Title | Custodial Deputy Sheriff |
| State | California |
| Employer | Merced County |
| Total Compensation | $197,652 |
| Pay Plan |
*Information may include where available: salary, bonuses, benefits, retirement contributions, pensions, and other financial data.
| 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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