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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 Executive Officer
Other Positions Held: Chief Financial Officer
Mendocino Coast Health Care District Administration $282,422 $20,366
2. Chief Executive Officer Mendocino County Executive Office $203,258 $80,907
3. President Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-President's Office $199,268 $44,736
4. Public Works Director Ukiah Public Works Department $188,020 $56,567
5. City Manager Ukiah City Manager $186,809 $59,962
6. Electric Utility Director Ukiah Electric Department $184,789 $48,553
7. Judge, Superior Court Mendocino County Superior Court Judges' Retirement System Member $183,120 $13,695
8. Judge, Superior Court Mendocino County Superior Court Judges' Retirement System Member $182,322 $4,908
9. Judge, Superior Court Mendocino County Superior Court Judges' Retirement System Member $180,276 $13,972
10. Judge, Superior Court Mendocino County Superior Court Judges' Retirement System Member $180,045 $13,695
11. Judge, Superior Court Mendocino County Superior Court Judges' Retirement System Member $178,937 $17,710
12. Judge, Superior Court Mendocino County Superior Court Judges' Retirement System Member $178,937 $17,710
13. Judge, Superior Court Mendocino County Superior Court Judges' Retirement System Member $178,869 $13,695
14. Judge, Superior Court Mendocino County Superior Court Judges' Retirement System Member $178,579 $17,710
15. Police Chief Ukiah Police Department $178,031 $81,682
16. Human Resources And Risk Management Director Ukiah Human Resources $167,927 $48,733
17. City Manager Fort Bragg Administration $162,167 $43,962
18. Health & Human Svc Agency Dir Mendocino County Hhsa Administration $160,087 $75,021
19. Chief Clinical Officer Mendocino Coast Health Care District Nursing Administration $158,451 $2,565
20. Clinical Pharmacy Services Dir Mendocino Coast Health Care District Pharmacy $154,449 $0
21. Community Development Director Ukiah Community Development $153,380 $53,122
22. Deputy Sheriff Coroner II 18% Mendocino County Sheriff Coroner $151,102 $52,215
23. Pharmacist
Other Positions Held: Pharmacist - Premium Time
Mendocino Coast Health Care District Pharmacy $150,896 $30,784
24. Assistant City Manager Ukiah Economic Development $148,778 $49,021
25. Police Captain Ukiah Police Department $147,011 $72,398
26. Auditor-Controller Mendocino County Auditor-Controller $143,799 $56,575
27. Fire Division Chief Ukiah Fire Department $142,352 $37,493
28. Vice President Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC- Student Services $140,808 $39,720
29. Chief Of Human Resources Mendocino Coast Health Care District Human Resources $137,185 $20,366
30. Ncra Executive Director Great Redwood Trail Agency North Coast Railroad Association $137,116 $31,383
31. Dean Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Career and Technical Education $136,100 $30,977
32. Police Captain Ukiah Police Department $134,004 $70,998
33. Public Defender Mendocino County Public Defender $133,212 $57,265
34. Finance Director Ukiah Finance $132,489 $31,622
35. Director Transportation Mendocino County Dot Administration $132,268 $67,951
36. Sheriff Coroner Mendocino County Sheriff Coroner $132,207 $103,636
37. Faculty Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Nursing $132,202 $31,008
38. Director Human Resources Mendocino County Human Resources $132,102 $61,374
39. Electric Crew Foreman Ukiah Electric Department $129,723 $23,343
40. Faculty Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Nursing $128,544 $30,631
41. Faculty Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Biology $128,487 $38,565
42. Vice President Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Administrative Services $128,439 $42,590
43. Director Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC- Information Technology $128,288 $24,730
44. Pharmacist
Other Positions Held: Pharmacist - Premium Time
Mendocino Coast Health Care District Pharmacy $127,448 $15,117
45. Police Sergeant Ukiah Police Department $125,516 $58,007
46. Dean Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Instruction $125,415 $41,051
47. District Attorney Mendocino County District Attorney $124,115 $52,585
48. Sheriff's Captain Mendocino County Jail $123,839 $96,107
49. Interim County Counsel Mendocino County County Counsel $123,704 $63,242
50. Electric Utility Technician 1 Ukiah Electric Department $123,449 $31,849
51. Practice Manager Mendocino Coast Health Care District Family Health Center $123,286 $0
52. Director Child Support Services Mendocino County Child Support Services $122,233 $57,886
53. Elec Utility Technician 2 Ukiah Electric Department $121,485 $24,746
54. Deputy Sheriff Coroner II 15% Mendocino County Sheriff Coroner $121,030 $45,121
55. Sheriff's Sergeant 20% Mendocino County Sheriff Coroner $120,651 $74,110
56. Manager Mendocino County Flood Control and Water Conservation Improvement District Admin $120,094 $38,293
57. Sheriff's Captain Mendocino County Sheriff Coroner $119,764 $95,551
58. Sheriff's Sergeant 20% Mendocino County Sheriff Coroner $119,716 $76,914
59. Employee Health Coordinator Mendocino Coast Health Care District Employee Health $119,334 $0
60. Police Sergeant Ukiah Police Department $118,298 $62,581
61. Faculty Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Health Sciences $117,763 $37,773
62. Fire Division Chief Ukiah Fire Department $117,117 $34,150
63. City Manager Willits General Administration $115,523 $47,245
64. Counselor Mendocino-Lake Community College District Lake Center $115,304 $40,289
65. Fire Captain Ukiah Fire Department $115,172 $33,748
66. Deputy Sheriff Coroner II 18% Mendocino County Sheriff Coroner $115,122 $59,133
67. Lineman Ukiah Electric Department $115,110 $24,396
68. Outcomes Mgmt. / Corp Compliance Director
Other Positions Held: Risk Management Director
Mendocino Coast Health Care District Quality Assurance $114,958 $28,160
69. Assessor/Clerk Recorder Mendocino County Assessor $114,198 $48,955
70. Faculty Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Mathematics $113,337 $37,361
71. Police Sergeant Ukiah Police Department $113,020 $56,943
72. Sheriff's Sergeant 15% Mendocino County Sheriff Coroner $112,697 $71,786
73. Nurse Manager
Other Positions Held: Rn III
Mendocino Coast Health Care District Surgery $112,669 $9,492
74. Police Sergeant Ukiah Police Department $112,616 $54,160
75. Faculty Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Biology $112,493 $29,277
76. General Services Agency Director Mendocino County General Services $112,434 $63,006
77. Deputy Director Of Public Works For Engineering And Streets Ukiah Public Works Department $112,383 $26,692
78. Sheriff's Sergeant 10% Mendocino County Sheriff Coroner $112,055 $72,014
79. General Manager Willow County Water District Administration $111,911 $8,136
80. County Librarian/Director Mendocino County Library $111,862 $13,254
81. Faculty Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Library $111,592 $29,270
82. Lineman Ukiah Electric Department $111,474 $32,439
83. Deputy Sheriff Coroner II 18% Mendocino County Sheriff Coroner $111,408 $61,806
84. Electric Crew Foreman Ukiah Electric Department $111,228 $25,993
85. Fire Chief Hopland Fire Protection District Hopland Fire Protection District $111,194 $0
86. Executive Director Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Foundation $111,066 $22,731
87. Assistant Health & Hum Svc Ag Dir Mendocino County Hhsa Administration $110,921 $0
88. Police Officer Ukiah Police Department $110,821 $43,915
89. General Manager Redwood Valley County Water District Administration $110,500 $39,679
90. Ultrasound Technician Mendocino Coast Health Care District Ultrasound $109,863 $20,366
91. Faculty Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Music $109,718 $29,049
92. Director Planning & Bldg. Mendocino County Planning And Building $109,612 $58,742
93. Nurse Manager
Other Positions Held: House Supervisor, Rn III
Mendocino Coast Health Care District Emergency Room $109,516 $40,732
94. Superintendent Mendocino Unified Administration $109,495 $19,529
95. Chief Probation Officer Mendocino County Probation Office $109,481 $59,275
96. Faculty Mendocino-Lake Community College District MCC-Mathematics $109,158 $19,183
97. Treasurer-Tax Collector Mendocino County Treasurer-Tax Collector $108,764 $48,521
98. Fire Captain Ukiah Fire Department $108,761 $26,098
99. Police Officer Ukiah Police Department $108,217 $42,502
100. Sergeant Fort Bragg Police $107,873 $40,573