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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 Palomar Health District Administration $1,012,007 $96,735
2. CEO Tri-City Healthcare District Administration $829,926 $27,040
3. Chief Operations Officer Tri-City Healthcare District Administration $547,009 $58,194
4. Chief Financial Officer Palomar Health District Administration $501,884 $41,092
5. President/Chief Executive Officer San Diego Unified Port District Office Of The District Clerk $477,528 $27,089
6. Chief Administrat Officer PMC Palomar Health District Administration $375,785 $26,224
7. SVP Legal Affairs & Cco Tri-City Healthcare District Risk Legal Reg Svcs $372,841 $20,736
8. Chief Nurse Exec Palomar Health District Administration $370,254 $35,480
9. Chief Executive Officer San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Executive MTS $351,545 $22,212
10. Chief Medical Informatics Ofcr Palomar Health District Information Systems $344,622 $42,086
11. General Counsel Palomar Health District Legal Counsel $343,216 $37,445
12. City Manager San Marcos Administration $337,712 $62,739
13. Chief Clin Outreach Officer Palomar Health District Administration $322,052 $23,420
14. Port Attorney San Diego Unified Port District Port Attorney's Office $321,516 $45,419
15. Chief Human Resources Officer Palomar Health District Human Resources $321,107 $31,445
16. President, Range 0 State University, San Marcos $317,486 $58,804
17. Chief Administrative Officer San Diego County Chief Administrative Office $312,159 $54,551
18. Chief Operating Officer San Diego Mayor $309,526 $11,613
19. Director, Terminal Development Program San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Terminal Development Program $297,042 $25,846
20. President, Range 0 State University, San Diego $295,402 $63,762
21. Chief Mktg Communication Offic Palomar Health District Administration $292,910 $35,190
22. Chief Administrat Officer POM Palomar Health District Administration $291,363 $42,022
23. Chief Nurse Executive Tri-City Healthcare District Nursing Admin $290,800 $50,738
24. President & Chief Executive Officer San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Executive Offices $282,904 $70,137
25. City Attorney National City City Attorney $281,683 $12,108
26. City Manager El Cajon City Manager $281,557 $48,025
27. General Manager San Diego County Water Authority Gm Administration $280,794 $61,588
28. Executive Director San Diego Association of Governments Executive $277,941 $23,326
29. Executive Director North County Transit District General Management $273,093 $61,935
30. General Manager Padre Dam Municipal Water District Administration $271,805 $10,685
31. Chief Tech Innovation Officer Palomar Health District Administration $270,836 $18,297
32. Chief Quality Officer Palomar Health District Clinical Utilization $269,614 $23,813
33. Chief Sr Care Support Svcs Off Palomar Health District Skilled Nursing $259,727 $26,326
34. General Counsel San Diego County Water Authority General Counsel $257,444 $32,735
35. Deputy Chief Administrative Officer San Diego County Land Use and Environment Group $257,376 $20,589
36. City Manager Vista City Manager $257,224 $29,232
37. City Attorney Carlsbad City Attorney $257,012 $22,516
38. City Attorney Escondido City Attorney $256,048 $45,408
39. City Manager Escondido City Manager $255,948 $45,408
40. Administrator IV, Range 1 State University, San Diego $255,855 $48,817
41. Vice President, Finance/Treasurer San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Financial Planning and Budget $253,664 $66,479
42. Administrator IV, Range 1 State University, San Diego $246,623 $49,382
43. Dir Facilities Plan Transform Palomar Health District Transformation Labor $245,624 $26,282
44. Police Chief National City Police $242,586 $7,082
45. Assistant Chief Administrative Officer San Diego County Chief Administrative Office $240,968 $45,359
46. Chief Medical Quality Officer Palomar Health District Clinical Utilization $240,567 $35,999
47. Administrator IV, Range 1
Other Positions Held: Special Consultant, Range 0
State University, San Diego $240,152 $49,955
48. City Manager Carlsbad City Manager $238,843 $44,180
49. District Attorney San Diego County District Attorney $238,306 $26,848
50. County Counsel San Diego County County Counsel $237,641 $33,490
51. City Attorney Vista City Attorney $237,340 $30,432
52. Psychiatrist - Specialist San Diego County Health And Human Services Agency $237,131 $8,882
53. General Manager Otay Water District General Manager $236,845 $34,517
54. Corporate Controller Palomar Health District Finance $235,286 $27,664
55. General Manager Valley Center Municipal Water District General Administration $234,561 $24,112
56. City Manager Poway Legislative And Administrative $233,615 $65,013
57. Assistant District Attorney San Diego County District Attorney $231,928 $27,079
58. Retirement Chief Executive Officer San Diego County San Diego County Retirement $231,696 $33,535
59. General Counsel San Diego County Regional Airport Authority General Counsel $231,405 $61,037
60. City Manager Coronado City Manager $230,798 $26,184
61. Chief Medical Examiner San Diego County Medical Examiner $230,597 $27,098
62. Psychiatrist San Diego County Health And Human Services Agency $230,015 $16,500
63. City Manager Chula Vista Administration $229,742 $66,267
64. Psychiatrist San Diego County Health And Human Services Agency $227,941 $28,125
65. Sr Asst City Attny (End 7/9/11 Chula Vista City Attorney $227,071 $45,590
66. Medical Staff Dev Officer Palomar Health District Physician Foundation $226,951 $26,179
67. Chief Financial Officer/General Manager San Diego County Finance and General Government Group $223,291 $26,406
68. Psychiatrist - Specialist San Diego County Health And Human Services Agency $221,024 $23,372
69. Contract City Manager Encinitas City Manager $220,314 $22,496
70. Chief Nursing Officer POM Palomar Health District Nursing Administration $220,276 $29,285
71. Clinic Director, Mental Health Services San Diego County Health And Human Services Agency $219,860 $32,414
72. Asst City Manager/Admin Chula Vista Administration $219,450 $27,246
73. Administrator IV, Range 1 State University, San Diego $219,445 $50,978
74. General Manager Sweetwater Authority Administration $218,255 $68,923
75. General Manager Olivenhain Municipal Water District General Manager and Public Affairs $217,208 $28,721
76. Administrator IV, Range 1 State University, San Diego $216,519 $46,055
77. Sheriff San Diego County Sheriff $216,478 $25,733
78. Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk $215,881 $7,836
79. Independent Budget Analyst San Diego Independent Budget Analyst $214,597 $1,286
80. Assistant General Manager, Finance and Administrative Otay Water District Administrative Services $214,326 $34,041
81. Lab and Radiologic Svcs Admin Palomar Health District Laboratory-Clinical $214,017 $27,166
82. General Manager Yuima Municipal Water District Management $213,059 $34,874
83. Temp Expert Pro Emp-Medical Doctor, Doctor of Osteopathy, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine San Diego County Health And Human Services Agency $212,787 $0
84. Public Health Officer San Diego County Health And Human Services Agency $211,896 $25,495
85. Director, Human Resources San Diego County Human Resources $211,466 $27,981
86. Supervising Psychiatrist San Diego County Health And Human Services Agency $211,102 $25,308
87. Chief Information Officer San Diego County County Technology Office $210,814 $27,995
88. Vice President, Marketing & Communication San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Marketing and Route Service $210,181 $59,076
89. Chief Financial Officer Tri-City Healthcare District Administration $210,004 $18,713
90. Medical Consultant San Diego County Health And Human Services Agency $208,351 $16,295
91. City Manager Santee City Manager $208,200 $14,655
92. City Manager La Mesa Administrative Services $207,995 $24,900
93. VP/Support & Op Services Tri-City Healthcare District Building Engineering $207,607 $38,928
94. General Manager Helix Water District General Manager $207,207 $31,501
95. COO (Transit Services) San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Executive Bus $207,080 $15,018
96. Department Director San Diego Association of Governments Mobility $206,868 $14,739
97. Administrator IV, Range 1 State University, San Diego $205,728 $48,402
98. Vice President, Planning/Operations San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Airside Operations $203,957 $57,929
99. Chief Deputy Medical Examiner San Diego County Medical Examiner $203,465 $30,429
100. General Manager Encina Wastewater Authority Office Of The General Manager $203,384 $19,761