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Malia M. Cohen
California State Controller
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Employee information from cities, counties, special districts, superior courts, the University of California, California State University, community college districts, K-12 education providers, First 5 commissions, and fairs and expos will appear in this report once their payroll figures are published for the selected calendar year.

Report: Highest Paid Employees

  Position Employer Department Total Wages Total Retirement & Health Contribution
1. Chief Financial Officer Mendocino Coast Health Care District Finance $213,100 $15,151
2. President Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-President's Office $201,382 $35,921
3. Chief Executive Officer Mendocino County Executive Office $185,505 $75,007
4. Police Chief Ukiah Police $184,983 $83,470
5. Electric Utility Director Ukiah Electric $184,938 $52,051
6. Public Works Director Ukiah Public Works $176,107 $60,741
7. City Manager Ukiah City Manager $174,210 $59,972
8. Judge, Superior Court Mendocino County Superior Court Judges' Retirement System Member $171,679 $13,646
9. Judge, Superior Court Mendocino County Superior Court Judges' Retirement System Member $167,793 $14,413
10. Judge, Superior Court Mendocino County Superior Court Judges' Retirement System Member $167,463 $15,810
11. Judge, Superior Court Mendocino County Superior Court Judges' Retirement System Member $166,998 $13,422
12. Judge, Superior Court Mendocino County Superior Court Judges' Retirement System Member $166,853 $17,396
13. Judge, Superior Court Mendocino County Superior Court Judges' Retirement System Member $166,853 $17,396
14. Assistant City Manager Ukiah Economic Development $165,902 $57,058
15. Hr/Risk Management Director Ukiah Human Resources $165,837 $52,304
16. Judge, Superior Court Mendocino County Superior Court Judges' Retirement System Member $165,541 $17,396
17. Judge, Superior Court Mendocino County Superior Court Judges' Retirement System Member $165,198 $13,422
18. Court Executive Officer Mendocino County Superior Court Court Administration $162,351 $22,100
19. County Counsel Mendocino County County Counsel $159,875 $57,908
20. Chief Clinical Officer Mendocino Coast Health Care District Nursing Administration $156,597 $15,151
21. Community Development Director Ukiah Community Development $155,882 $57,058
22. Clinical Pharmacy Services Dir
Other Positions Held: Pharmicist - Premium Time
Mendocino Coast Health Care District Pharmacy $155,333 $15,151
23. City Manager Fort Bragg Administration $153,798 $48,254
24. Pharmacist
Other Positions Held: Pharmicist - Premium Time
Mendocino Coast Health Care District Pharmacy $150,778 $7,686
25. Police Captain Ukiah Police $148,952 $74,195
26. Police Captain Ukiah Police $145,042 $72,844
27. Fire Division Chief Ukiah Fire $144,360 $38,064
28. Health & Human Svc Agency Dir Mendocino County Hhsa Administration $142,966 $69,774
29. Retirement Administrator Mendocino County Retirement $137,802 $49,245
30. Vice President Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Administrative Services $137,280 $37,506
31. Vice President Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Student Services $137,280 $33,142
32. Public Works Director Fort Bragg Public Works-Engineering $136,827 $26,649
33. Chief Of Human Resources Mendocino Coast Health Care District Human Resources $136,049 $20,082
34. Public Defender Mendocino County Public Defender $135,726 $53,303
35. Superintendent Arena Union Elem./Point Arena Jt. Union High Arena Union Elem./Point Arena Jt. Union High $134,213 $24,706
36. Police Chief Fort Bragg Police Administration $131,543 $61,086
37. Police Sergeant Ukiah Police $131,424 $62,570
38. Dean Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Instruction $131,384 $32,655
39. Sheriff's Sergeant 20% Mendocino County Sheriff Coroner $130,137 $76,810
40. Sheriff Coroner Mendocino County Sheriff Coroner $128,236 $113,066
41. Sheriff's Sergeant 20% Mendocino County Sheriff Coroner $128,215 $73,842
42. Director Transportation Mendocino County Dot Administration $126,577 $65,041
43. District Attorney Mendocino County District Attorney $124,330 $51,081
44. Auditor - Controller Mendocino County Auditor - Controller $124,321 $60,552
45. Sheriff's Captain Mendocino County Jail $124,038 $97,858
46. Faculty Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Business Management $123,983 $31,543
47. Faculty Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Biology $123,583 $31,964
48. Director
Other Positions Held: Superintendent, Director
Laytonville Unified Maintenance $123,417 $20,717
49. Faculty Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Nursing $123,233 $31,983
50. Deputy Sheriff Coroner II 18% Mendocino County Sheriff Coroner $122,918 $52,292
51. Electric Utility Technician II Ukiah Electric $122,243 $22,738
52. Fire Captain Ukiah Fire $122,043 $26,473
53. Police Sergeant Ukiah Police $121,308 $53,444
54. Fire Captain Ukiah Fire $120,922 $34,651
55. Fire Division Chief Ukiah Fire $120,663 $34,632
56. Lineman Ukiah Electric $120,559 $21,662
57. Rn III Mendocino Coast Health Care District Obstetrics $120,507 $20,082
58. Police Sergeant Ukiah Police $119,601 $63,905
59. Asst Chief Exec Officer Mendocino County Executive Office $119,353 $48,970
60. Sheriff's Sergeant 15% Mendocino County Sheriff Coroner $119,099 $55,140
61. Sheriff's Sergeant 10% Mendocino County Sheriff Coroner $118,932 $73,894
62. Deputy Sheriff Coroner II 10% Mendocino County Sheriff Coroner $118,166 $52,888
63. Faculty Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Health Occupation $117,608 $31,519
64. Manager Mendocino County Flood Control and Water Conservation Improvement District Admin $117,134 $38,483
65. Director Child Support Svcs Mendocino County Child Support Services $116,872 $55,325
66. Deputy Director Public Works Engineering And Streets Ukiah Public Works $116,393 $28,561
67. Police Officer Ukiah Police $116,171 $55,722
68. Sheriff's Sergeant 20% Mendocino County Sheriff Coroner $115,610 $69,298
69. Deputy Sheriff Coroner II 18% Mendocino County Sheriff Coroner $115,445 $59,070
70. Outcomes Mgmt / Corp Compliance Director Mendocino Coast Health Care District Quality Assurance $115,237 $20,082
71. Sheriff's Captain Mendocino County Sheriff Coroner $115,081 $90,944
72. Faculty Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Nursing $114,916 $31,280
73. Asst Director Transport Mendocino County Dot Administration $114,738 $50,141
74. Faculty Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Mathematics $114,653 $31,275
75. Assessor / Clerk Recorder Mendocino County Assessor $114,413 $47,652
76. Electric Utility Technician I Ukiah Electric $114,273 $42,325
77. Lineman Ukiah Electric $113,302 $23,183
78. Rn III Mendocino Coast Health Care District Surgery $112,820 $15,858
79. Faculty Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Other Interdisciplinary Studies $112,256 $31,077
80. Deputy Sheriff Coroner II 15% Mendocino County Sheriff Coroner $112,181 $51,116
81. Treasurer - Tax Collector Mendocino County Treasurer - Tax Collector $111,824 $47,158
82. Faculty Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Biology $111,565 $31,004
83. Deputy Sheriff Coroner II 18% Mendocino County Sheriff Coroner $110,892 $60,563
84. General Manager Willow County Water District Administration $110,811 $8,136
85. City Manager Willits General Administration $110,636 $43,473
86. General Manager Redwood Valley County Water District Administration $110,500 $30,719
87. Faculty Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Geology $110,447 $30,911
88. Chief District Attorney Invest Mendocino County District Attorney $110,427 $68,276
89. Police Officer Ukiah Police $110,377 $55,256
90. Assistant Dean Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Financial Aid/EOPS $110,236 $34,415
91. General Svcs Agency Director Mendocino County General Services $110,233 $60,868
92. Police Officer Ukiah Police $109,124 $45,928
93. Police Sergeant Ukiah Police $108,926 $61,059
94. Police Officer Ukiah Police $108,429 $54,380
95. Faculty Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Music $107,836 $30,713
96. Ancillary Services Manager
Other Positions Held: Lab Technologist II
Mendocino Coast Health Care District Clinical Lab $107,779 $15,151
97. Ultrasound Technician Mendocino Coast Health Care District Ultrasound $107,688 $7,686
98. Faculty Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Mathematics $107,588 $30,692
99. Faculty Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Psychology $107,390 $30,659
100. Police Sergeant-Advanced Fort Bragg Police Operations $107,179 $45,397