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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 $778,824 $106,806
2. CEO Tri-City Healthcare District Administration $666,784 $112,057
3. Chief Financial Officer Palomar Health District Administration $478,337 $54,971
4. Chief Operations Officer Tri-City Healthcare District Administration $439,904 $49,917
5. Chief Executive Officer San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Executive Mts (A) $368,490 $115,931
6. Chief Administrat Officer POM Palomar Health District Administration $368,236 $36,041
7. President, Range 0 State University, San Marcos $334,926 $62,246
8. General Counsel Palomar Health District Legal Counsel $331,706 $39,720
9. Chief Human Resources Officer Palomar Health District Human Resources $329,606 $33,610
10. Chief Nurse Exec Palomar Health District Administration $328,582 $40,635
11. Chief Clin Outreach Officer Palomar Health District Administration $328,106 $46,048
12. Chief Administrat Officer PMC Palomar Health District Administration $326,907 $22,607
13. Chief Administrative Officer San Diego County Chief Administrative Office $313,948 $117,441
14. Administrator IV, Range 1 State University, San Diego $305,489 $40,867
15. Executive Vice President San Diego Unified Port District Office Of The District Clerk $299,888 $6,951
16. Chief Medical Informatics Ofcr Palomar Health District Information Systems $293,360 $39,113
17. Chief Information Officer Palomar Health District Information Systems $290,497 $36,465
18. Chief Financial Officer Tri-City Healthcare District Administration $288,883 $31,576
19. Manager, Engineering-Construction San Diego Unified Port District Engineering & Construction $288,628 $4,543
20. Executive Director San Diego Association of Governments Executive $286,724 $99,075
21. General Manager San Diego County Water Authority Gm Administration $286,084 $104,506
22. Superintendent/President Palomar Community College District Superintendent/President's Office $278,647 $40,379
23. City Manager El Cajon City Manager $276,912 $105,713
24. Executive Dir.-Board Appointee San Diego Unified Port District Office Of The District Clerk $276,878 $127,640
25. President MiraCosta Community College District Office Of The President $275,871 $18,255
26. Executive Director North County Transit District General Management $270,755 $73,120
27. President & Chief Executive Officer San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Executive Office $270,698 $79,192
28. Supervisor-Legal Affairs & CCO Tri-City Healthcare District Legal & Compliance $270,358 $27,858
29. Executive Mgmt Academic - Chancellor San Diego Community College District District - Chancellor's Office $267,976 $33,334
30. City Attorney Escondido City Attorney $266,896 $90,061
31. City Manager Escondido City Manager $266,796 $90,061
32. Chief Operating Officer San Diego Mayor $261,881 $18,395
33. Administrator IV, Range 1 State University, San Diego $259,900 $52,031
34. District Clerk San Diego Unified Port District Office Of The District Clerk $259,822 $5,348
35. Chief Mktg Communication Offic Palomar Health District Administration $259,605 $38,008
36. Chancellor Grossmont-Cuyamaca College District Chancellor $257,600 $11,674
37. Port Attorney - Board Appointee San Diego Unified Port District Port Attorney's Office $256,671 $124,700
38. Department Director Encinitas Fire $256,532 $42,388
39. Chief Quality Officer Palomar Health District Clinical Utilization $256,347 $25,087
40. General Counsel San Diego County Water Authority General Counsel $256,270 $72,601
41. Chief Tech Innovation Officer Palomar Health District Administration $256,008 $33,346
42. Chief Financial And Administrative Officer North County Transit District Chief Financial Officer $255,853 $26,424
43. City Manager San Marcos Administration $255,445 $63,344
44. Assistant Chief Administrative Officer San Diego County Chief Administrative Office $254,379 $98,137
45. District Attorney San Diego County District Attorney $252,739 $82,628
46. Retirement Chief Executive Officer San Diego County San Diego County Retirement $250,850 $86,549
47. Chief Operations Officer North County Transit District Chief Operations Officer $250,602 $30,921
48. Chief Sr Care Support Svcs Off Palomar Health District Skilled Nursing $249,991 $29,209
49. Police Chief El Cajon Police $248,353 $74,358
50. Chief Nurse Executive Tri-City Healthcare District Nursing Administration $247,598 $55,593
51. Psychiatrist San Diego County Health And Human Services Agency $246,308 $65,834
52. Assistant City Manager/Admin Chula Vista Administration $245,278 $10,449
53. Administrator IV, Range 1 State University, San Diego $243,442 $60,521
54. City Attorney Carlsbad City Attorney $240,182 $79,370
55. Vice President MiraCosta Community College District Student Services $239,855 $18,255
56. Administrator IV, Range 1 State University, San Diego $238,977 $58,630
57. Chief Deputy Medical Examiner San Diego County Medical Examiner $238,162 $59,098
58. City Manager Oceanside City Manager $237,824 $49,630
59. Clinic Director, Mental Health Services San Diego County Health And Human Services Agency $236,431 $83,932
60. General Manager Valley Center Municipal Water District General Administration $236,359 $24,244
61. City Manager Vista City Manager $236,068 $65,604
62. Chief Medical Examiner San Diego County Medical Examiner $235,675 $78,160
63. Director Development Services San Marcos Development Services Admin. $235,284 $24,919
64. City Manager Poway Legislative And Administrative $235,032 $89,852
65. Psychiatrist - Specialist San Diego County Health And Human Services Agency $234,855 $63,384
66. Psychiatrist San Diego County Health And Human Services Agency $231,737 $62,895
67. Senior Asset Manager San Diego Unified Port District Maritime Operations $231,286 $3,688
68. City Attorney Vista City Attorney $230,600 $70,037
69. Administrator IV, Range 1 State University, San Diego $230,545 $54,045
70. Administrator IV, Range 1 State University, San Diego $230,040 $48,348
71. County Counsel San Diego County County Counsel $230,029 $78,877
72. Corporate Controller Palomar Health District Revenue Cycle Mgmt $228,549 $33,385
73. Chief Financial Officer/General Manager San Diego County Finance and General Government Group $228,131 $75,839
74. Administrator IV, Range 1 State University, San Diego $227,319 $44,641
75. Psychiatrist - Specialist San Diego County Health And Human Services Agency $227,195 $56,385
76. Instructional Faculty - Academic Year, Range 5 State University, San Diego $226,484 $39,391
77. General Manager Olivenhain Municipal Water District General Manager and Public Affairs $225,172 $50,641
78. City Manager Carlsbad City Manager $224,450 $98,740
79. Assistant District Attorney San Diego County District Attorney $224,444 $74,712
80. Independent Budget Analyst San Diego Independent Budget Analyst $223,355 $6,912
81. Supervising Psychiatrist San Diego County Health And Human Services Agency $223,065 $73,726
82. Supervising Psychiatrist San Diego County Health And Human Services Agency $223,065 $73,726
83. Assistant General Manager, Finance and Administrative Otay Water District Assistant General Manager Administrative Services $221,977 $74,606
84. Director Of Info Tech Services Chula Vista Information Technology Services $221,429 $7,427
85. Executive Mgmt Academic - College President San Diego Community College District City - President's Office $221,244 $29,479
86. Executive Mgmt Academic - College President San Diego Community College District Miramar - President's Office $221,244 $29,479
87. Executive Mgmt Academic - Continuing Education President San Diego Community College District Cont. Edu. - Continuing Education Headquarters $221,244 $29,479
88. General Manager Yuima Municipal Water District Management $221,072 $94,974
89. Chief Financial Officer San Diego Chief Financial Officer - BC $220,797 $10,888
90. Chief Information Officer San Diego County County Technology Office $220,111 $73,371
91. Corporate Compliance Officer Palomar Health District Compliance $218,902 $14,527
92. Vice President, Finance/Treasurer San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Financial Planning and Budget $218,767 $68,004
93. Sheriff San Diego County Sheriff $218,504 $96,661
94. Public Health Officer San Diego County Health And Human Services Agency $218,503 $72,884
95. City Attorney Oceanside City Attorney $217,987 $70,604
96. Professional Experts - Professional Expert Consultant
Other Positions Held: Professional Experts - Professional Expert Consultant
San Diego Community College District District - Business Services $216,816 $16,629
97. General Counsel San Diego County Regional Airport Authority General Counsel $216,224 $68,412
98. General Manager Encina Wastewater Authority Office Of The General Manager $215,904 $64,891
99. Medical Consultant San Diego County Health And Human Services Agency $214,998 $54,515
100. Psychiatrist San Diego County Health And Human Services Agency $214,827 $57,466