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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:
Averages
The averages values are based on all W-2 employees and board members (paid or unpaid) reported for the calendar year. Employees who work partial year and/or part-time are counted as full time employees in the averages calculations. Some employees included in the averages calculations do not receive retirement and/or health benefits.
Average
Regular Pay
$132,618
Average
Overtime Pay
$10,595
Average
Lump-Sum Pay
$2,868
Average
Other Pay
$726
Average
Wages
$146,807
Average
Defined Benefit Plan Contribution
$57,821
Average
Employee's Retirement Cost Covered
$23
Average
Deferred Compensation/Defined Contribution
$0
Average
Health/Dental/Vision Contribution
$19,220
Average
Retirement & Health Contribution
$77,065