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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:
Utility
City:
Palo Alto
Year:
2024
2023
Department Employees
271
Total Wages
$39,784,583
Total Retirement & Health Contribution
$20,884,599
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
$35,939,360
Overtime Pay
$2,871,241
Lump-Sum Pay
$777,142
Other Pay
$196,840
Total Wages
$39,784,583
Defined Benefit Plan Contribution
$15,669,574
Employee's Retirement Cost Covered
$6,348
Deferred Compensation/Defined Contribution
$0
Health/Dental/Vision Contribution
$5,208,677
Total Retirement & Health Contribution
$20,884,599