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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:
Public Works Department
City:
Palo Alto
Year:
2024
Department Employees
213
Total Wages
$26,485,297
Total Retirement & Health Contribution
$14,701,499
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
$24,396,175
Overtime Pay
$1,128,095
Lump-Sum Pay
$861,459
Other Pay
$99,568
Total Wages
$26,485,297
Defined Benefit Plan Contribution
$10,903,576
Employee's Retirement Cost Covered
$5,519
Deferred Compensation/Defined Contribution
$0
Health/Dental/Vision Contribution
$3,792,404
Total Retirement & Health Contribution
$14,701,499