Government Compensation in California

Malia M. Cohen, California State Controller

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Bakersfield

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County: Kern County

City Employees

2,306

Population

419,238

Total Wages

$178,366,160

Total Retirement & Health Contribution

$52,275,813

This city does not include payments toward the unfunded liability of the employer sponsored retirement plan.

For more information visit https://bakersfieldcity.us/gov/depts/human_resources/default.htm this employer's website

Last Updated: 8/20/2025

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Department	Employees	Total Wages	Total Retirement & Health Contribution
Executive	41	$3,373,270	$786,803
Financial Services	34	$2,486,550	$687,204
Legal Services	12	$1,145,146	$352,738
Legislative	9	$253,855	$106,682
Public Works	505	$30,670,458	$8,723,675
Fire	237	$29,274,470	$9,001,988
Police	779	$75,486,734	$22,975,158
Water	82	$6,335,028	$1,759,864
Community Development	140	$9,773,379	$2,540,539
Community Facilities	2	$215,103	$65,734
Recreation & Parks	378	$12,640,291	$3,483,257
Visit Bakersfield	6	$338,891	$93,644
Hr/Admin	19	$1,335,266	$327,248
Tech Services	62	$5,037,718	$1,371,279