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Malia M. Cohen
California State Controller
Malia M. Cohen
California State Controller
Government Compensation in California
Malia M. Cohen, California State Controller
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Department:
HRD
City:
Palo Alto
Year:
2024
2023
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
Department Employees
23
Total Wages
$2,704,747
Total Retirement & Health Contribution
$1,238,324
This city includes payments toward the
unfunded liability
of the employer sponsored retirement plan.
For more information visit
paloalto.gov/departments/human-resources
this employer's website
Last Updated: 6/24/2025
Employees
Highest Paid Employees
Summary
Averages
Report:
Summary
Regular Pay
$2,509,060
Overtime Pay
$5,486
Lump-Sum Pay
$149,126
Other Pay
$41,075
Total Wages
$2,704,747
Defined Benefit Plan Contribution
$996,842
Employee's Retirement Cost Covered
$387
Deferred Compensation/Defined Contribution
$0
Health/Dental/Vision Contribution
$241,095
Total Retirement & Health Contribution
$1,238,324