Public Employee Salary Survey

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Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District
Cordelia Fire Protection District
Silveyville Cemetery District
Vacaville Fire Protection District
Suisun Fire Protection District

Legislators

U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer: $141,300.

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein: $141,300.

U.S. Rep. Doug Ose: $141,300.

U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson: $141,300.

California legislators and officers first elected after Nov. 7, 1990, participate only in the federal Social Security retirement program, for which the state makes only the usual employer contribution.

State Sen. K. Maurice Johannessen: Compensation package of $105,160 includes $99,000 salary plus $121 tax-free per diem for every day in session, state car and gasoline card and $6,160 retirement contribution to Social Security and Medicaid.

Principal consultant to Business and Professions Committee (Johannessen) Susan Blake: $66,288.

State Sen. Wesley Chesbro: Compensation pacakage of $85,160 includes $79,000 salary plus $121 tax-free per diem for every day in session, state car and gasoline card and $6,160 retirement contribution to Social Security and Medicaid. Chesbro declined last year's pay raise, donating it instead to the Wesley Chesbro Second Senate District Community Fund, part of the Humboldt Area Foundation, for scholarships and nonprofit activities in his district.

District Rep. (for Chesbro) Belle Orpilla: $36,768 salary.

District Coordinator (for Chesbro) Jim Leddy: $59,952 salary.

Chief of Staff (for Chesbro) Traci Perry: $81,168 salary.

Assemblywoman Helen Thomson: Compensation package of $105,160 includes $99,000 salary, state car and gasoline card and $6,160 retirement contribution to Social Security and Medicaid. Thomson has waived her tax-free per diem.

City of Vacaville

In addition to the following, managers receive $2,208.72 to $5,742.72 in health benefits and $924 in dental benefits each year. With proof of other coverage, employees hired before June 1, 1992, may receive cash of $5,112 per year in lieu of health benefits and $624 in lieu of dental benefits.

Up to six days of sick leave may be cashed out if the manager has a minimum of 30 days available and uses fewer than four days per year.

City Manager John Thompson: Compensation package of $211,774 includes $146,602 base salary, $23,104 longevity pay, $10,532 performance-based pay, $1,745 performance award, $16,343 deferred compensation and $13,448 retirement. Also receives 25 vacation days and 12 days sick leave.

City Attorney Charles Lamoree: Compensation package of $178,998 includes $143,439 base salary, $8,903 performance-based pay, $1,476 performance award, $13,813 deferred compensation and $11,367 retirement. Also receives 25 vacation days and 12 days sick leave.

Fire Chief Frank Moore: Compensation package of $147,057 includes $106,591 base salary, $16,799 longevity pay, $7,801 performance-based pay, $600 performance award, $1,345 deferred compensation, $800 uniform allowance and $13,121 retirement. Also receives 25 vacation days and 12 days sick leave.

Public Works Director Dale Pfeiffer: Compensation package of $146,566 includes $114,303 base salary, $11,716 longevity pay, $7,821 performance-based pay, $1,203 performance award, $1,348 deferred compensation and $10,175 retirement. Also receives 25 vacation days and 12 days sick leave.

Administrative Services Director Pat Moreno: Compensation package of $145,078 includes $107,316 base salary, $16,913 longevity pay, $7,710 performance-based pay, $1,500 performance award, $1,329 deferred compensation and $10,310 retirement. Also receives 25 vacation days and 12 days sick leave.

Assistant City Manager David Van Kirk: Compensation package of $138,243 includes $107,316 base salary, $11,000 longevity pay, $7,343 performance-based pay, $1,500 performance award, $1,265 deferred compensation and $9,819 retirement. Also receives 25 vacation days and 12 days sick leave.

Police Chief Bob Harrison: Compensation package of $136,037 includes $112,206 base salary, $7,094 performance-based pay, $1,500 performance award, $1,223 deferred compensation, $900 uniform allowance and $13,114 retirement. Also receives 20 vacation days and 12 days sick leave.

Fire Division Chief Jeff Ringelman: Compensation package of $127,306 includes $89,637 base salary, $14,127 longevity pay, $1,650 performance award, $1,131 deferred compensation, $800 uniform allowance, $6,723 education incentive pay and $13,238 retirement. Also receives 20 vacation days and 12 days sick leave.

Housing and Redevelopment Director Charles Learned: Compensation package of $120,408 includes $93,712 base salary, $9,605 longevity pay, $6,412 performance-based pay, $1,000 performance award, $1,105 deferred compensation and $8,574 retirement. Also receives 25 vacation days and 12 days sick leave.

Community Development Director Ron Rowland: Compensation package of $119,888 includes $103,391 base salary, $6,417 performance-based pay, $1,500 performance award and $8,580 retirement. Also receives 20 vacation days and 12 days sick leave.

Fire Division Chief Joel Brick: Compensation package of $119,757 includes $89,637 base salary, $9,188 longevity pay, $1,750 performance award, $1,077 deferred compensation, $800 uniform allowance, $6,723 education incentive pay and $10,582 retirement. Also receives 20 vacation days and 12 days sick leave.

Public Works Deputy Director, Engineering Paul Hom: Compensation package of $119,289 includes $92,277 base salary, $2,100 mileage, $14,543 longevity pay, performance-based pay, $1,225 performance award, $1,143 deferred compensation and $8,001 retirement. Also receives 20 vacation days, administrative leave of eight days pay or eight days vacation, and 12 days sick leave.

Deputy City Manager Gregory Werner: Compensation package of $118,426 includes $96,987 base salary, $9,941 longevity pay, $6,636 performance-based pay, $500 performance award, $1,144 deferred compensation and $3,218 retirement. Also receives 25 vacation days and 12 days sick leave.

Public Works Deputy Director, Maintenance Rod Moresco: Compensation package of $111,869 includes $92,277 base salary, $9,458 longevity pay, $1,425 performance award, $1,089 deferred compensation and $7,620 retirement. Also receives 20 vacation days, administrative leave of eight days pay or eight days vacation, and 12 days sick leave.

Public Works Assistant Director Dave Tompkins: Compensation package of $111,507 includes $99,421 base salary, $2,100 mileage, $1,475 performance award, $1,064 deferred compensation and $7,447 retirement. Also receives 18 vacation days, administrative leave of eight days pay or eight days vacation, and 12 days sick leave.

Assistant City Attorney Gerald Hobrecht: Compensation package of $110,106 includes $98,568 base salary, $2,100 mileage, $1,000 performance award, $1,055 deferred compensation and $7,383 retirement. Also receives 15 vacation days, administrative leave of eight days pay or eight days vacation, and 12 days sick leave.

Community Services Director Linda Celestre: Compensation package of $108,957 includes $93,712 base salary, $5,816 performance-based pay, $1,000 performance award, $1,003 deferred compensation and $7,426 retirement. Also receives 20 vacation days and 12 days sick leave.

Police Capt. Al Winfield: Compensation package of $108,819 includes $89,549 base salary, $1,300 performance award, $900 uniform allowance, $5,400 education incentive pay and $11,670 retirement. Also receives 18 vacation days and 12 days sick leave.

Economic Development Manager Michael Palombo: Compensation package of $108,089 includes $96,687 base salary, $2,400 mileage, $700 performance award, $1,038 deferred compensation and $7,264 retirement. Also receives 17 vacation days, administrative leave of 13 days pay or 15 days vacation, and 12 days sick leave.

Finance Manager Ken Campo: Compensation package of $103,987 includes $92,748 base salary, $2,100 mileage, $1,200 performance award, $992 deferred compensation and $6,947 retirement. Also receives 10 vacation days and 12 days sick leave.

Building Official William Turgeon: Compensation package of $100,402 includes $79,536 base salary, $12,535 longevity pay, $450 performance award, $985 deferred compensation and $6,896 retirement. Also receives 20 vacation days, administrative leave of eight days pay or eight days vacation, and 12 days sick leave.

Information Technology Systems Manager Solomon Gee: Compensation package of $97,065 includes $87,477 base salary, $2,100 mileage, $936 deferred compensation and $6,552 retirement. Also receives 10 vacation days, administrative leave of eight days pay or eight days vacation, and 12 days sick leave.

Human Resources Manager Charles Howard: Compensation package of $85,432 includes $76,766 base salary, $2,100 mileage, $816 deferred compensation and $5,750 retirement. Also receives 10 vacation days, administrative leave of eight days pay or eight days vacation, and 12 days sick leave.

Risk Manager Paul Wildermuth: Compensation package of $78,192 includes $69,880 base salary, $1,680 mileage, $650 performance award, $748 deferred compensation and $5,234 retirement. Also receives 15 vacation days, administrative leave of eight days pay or eight days vacation, and 12 days sick leave.

Mayor David Fleming: Compensation package of $11,400 includes $6,000 stipend, $3,600 mileage and $1,800 for expenses.

Vice Mayor Rob Wood: Compensation package of $9,000 includes $6,000 stipend, $1,800 mileage and $1,200 for expenses.

City Councilmembers Len Augustine, Pauline Clancy and Rischa Slade: Compensation package of $8,100 includes $6,000 stipend $1,200 mileage and $900 for expenses.

City Clerk Kathy Dussault: Compensation package of $2,280 includes $600 stipend and $1,680 mileage.

City of Fairfield

In addition to the following compensation packages, Fairfield managers are eligible for vacation and sick leave and some extra payments. See explanation at end of list. Also, the city-paid retirement contribution does not include the PERS employer contribution.

Vacation leave accrues at 10 days per year for up to three years of service, 15 days for four to 10 years, 20 days for 11 to 24 years, and 30 days for 25 or more years. The city manager and department heads accrue another 11.6 days per year. Department heads may convert vacation accrual to cash. Upon separation from city, employees are paid for any unused vacation leave.

Managers accrue 12 days of sick leave annually and can cash out 25 percent of unused sick leave accrued each year. Upon separation from city, employees are paid up to 60 percent for any unused sick leave, depending on years of service.

Managers providing proof of medical coverage may receive $195 a month in lieu of medical benefits.

Payment of professional dues is budgeted independently, by department.

City Manager Kevin O'Rourke: Compensation package of $162,345 includes $137,940 base salary, $9,656 retirement contribution, $11,449 deferred compensation and $3,300 health and dental insurance. Also receives city vehicle.

Police Chief Doug Milender: Compensation package of $149,939 includes $119,844 base salary, $8,389 retirement contribution, $13,890 deferred compensation, $3,000 auto allowance, $400 uniform allowance and $4,416 health and dental insurance.

Fire Chief Ronald Tougas: Compensation package of $148,213 includes $118,608 base salary, $8,303 retirement contribution, $13,747 deferred compensation, $3,000 auto allowance, $4,416 health and dental insurance and $140 uniform allowance.

Director of Public Works Charlie Beck: Compensation package of $140,317 includes $115,325 base salary, $8,073 retirement contribution, $9,503 deferred compensation, $3,000 auto allowance and $4,416 health and dental insurance.

Deputy City Manager, Transportation Ronald Hurlbut: Compensation package of $140,317 includes $115,325 base salary, $8,073 retirement contribution, $9,503 deferred compensation, $3,000 auto allowance and $4,416 health and dental insurance.

Assistant City Manager Nancy Huston: Compensation package of $139,412 includes $114,540 base salary, $8,018 retirement contribution, $9,438 deferred compensation, $3,000 auto allowance and $4,416 health and dental insurance.

Director of Planning and Development Sean Quinn: Compensation package of $138,278 includes $113,556 base salary, $7,949 retirement contribution, $9,357 deferred compensation, $3,000 auto allowance and $4,416 health and dental insurance.

Director of Finance Robert Leland: Compensation package of $138,278 includes $113,556 base salary, $7,949 retirement contribution, $9,357 deferred compensation, $3,000 auto allowance and $4,416 health and dental insurance.

Director of Community Services John DeLorenzo: Compensation package of $134,212 includes $110,028 base salary, $7,702 retirement contribution, $9,066 deferred compensation, $3,000 auto allowance and $4,416 health and dental insurance.

Director of Human Resources Barbara Dillon: Compensation package of $134,212 includes $110,028 base salary, $7,702 retirement contribution, $9,066 deferred compensation, $3,000 auto allowance and $4,416 health and dental insurance.

Assistant Director of Public Works, Water Richard "Rick" Wood: Compensation package of $127,625 includes $104,808 base salary, $7,337 retirement contribution, $8,112 deferred compensation, $2,400 auto allowance and $4,968 health and dental insurance.

Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer Gene Cortwright: Compensation package of $121,898 includes $99,817 base salary, $6,987 retirement contribution, $7,726 deferred compensation, $2,400 auto allowance and $4,968 health and dental insurance.

Chief Information Officer Laura Peabody: Compensation package of $116,870 includes $99,817 base salary, $6,987 retirement contribution, $7,726 deferred compensation and $2,340 health and dental insurance.

Assistant Director of Planning and Development Curtis Johnston: Compensation package of $116,314 includes $94,950 base salary, $6,647 retirement contribution, $7,349 deferred compensation, $2,400 auto allowance and $4,968 health and dental insurance.

Assistant Finance Director Oscar Reyes: Compensation package of $113,914 includes $94,950 base salary, $6,647 retirement contribution, $7,349 deferred compensation and $4,968 health and dental insurance.

Assistant Community Services Director Sandra Reece-Martens: Compensation package of $113,914 includes $94,950 base salary, $6,647 retirement contribution, $7,349 deferred compensation and $4,968 health and dental insurance.

Assistant Director of Planning and Development Eve Somjen: Compensation package of $113,686 includes $94,950 base salary, $6,647 retirement contribution, $7,349 deferred compensation, $2,400 auto allowance and $2,340 health and dental insurance.

Assistant Director of Planning and Development Monica Finigan: Compensation package of $113,686 includes $94,950 base salary, $6,647 retirement contribution, $7,349 deferred compensation, $2,400 auto allowance and $2,340 health and dental insurance.

Councilman Harry Price: Compensation package of $13,110 includes $6,000 stipend, $1,800 auto allowance and $5,310 health and dental insurance.

Mayor George Pettygrove: Compensation package of $12,458 includes $7,200 stipend, $3,600 auto allowance and $1,658 health and dental insurance.

Councilman Jack Batson: Compensation package of $12,362 includes $6,000 stipend, $1,800 auto allowance and $4,562 health and dental insurance.

Councilman Steve Lessler: Compensation package of $10,581 includes $6,000 stipend, $1,800 auto allowance and $2,781 health and dental insurance.

Councilwoman Karin MacMillan: Compensation package of $7,800 includes $6,000 stipend and $1,800 auto allowance. She has declined health and dental insurance.

City Clerk Gina Merrell: $2,282 stipend.

City of Dixon

City Manager Warren Salmons: Compensation package of $106,320 includes $88,248 base pay, $3,600 auto allowance, $8,295 health benefits, and $6,177 retirement contribution. Also receives 120 hours vacation leave, 96 hours sick leave and 104 hours administrative leave.

Police Chief Rick Fuller: Compensation package of $99,838 includes $76,080 base pay, $3,600 auto allowance, $7,565 health benefits, $8,089 retirement contribution, $3,804 education incentive, and $700 uniform allowance. Also receives 160 hours vacation leave, 96 hours sick leave and 104 hours administrative leave.

Public Works Director Ron Tribbett: Compensation package of $97,649 includes $81,636 base pay, $2,400 auto allowance, $7,898 health benefits, and $5,715 retirement contribution. Also receives 160 hours vacation leave, 96 hours sick leave and 104 hours administrative leave.

Fire Chief Ric Dorris: Compensation package of $96,358 includes $71,844 base pay, $3,600 auto allowance, $7,311 health benefits, $13,033 retirement contribution, and $570 uniform allowance. Also receives 160 hours vacation leave, 96 hours sick leave and 104 hours administrative leave.

Finance Director Margaret Lefebvre: Compensation package of $78,983 includes $66,180 base pay, $1,200 auto allowance, $6,971 health benefits, and $4,633 retirement contribution. Also receives 96 hours vacation leave, 96 hours sick leave and 104 hours administrative leave.

Recreation Director Jeffrey Matheson: Compensation package of $62,650 includes $50,664 base pay, $2,400 auto allowance, $6,040 health benefits, and $3,546 retirement contribution. Also receives 96 hours vacation leave, 96 hours sick leave and 104 hours administrative leave.

City Clerk Janice Beaman: Compensation package of $53,341 includes $43,488 base pay, $1,200 auto allowance, $5,609 health benefits, and $3,044 retirement contribution. Also receives 96 hours vacation leave, 96 hours sick leave and 104 hours administrative leave.

Mayor Mary Ann Courville: Compensation package of $6,300 includes a $3,600 stipend and a $2,700 auto allowance.

Councilmembers Dan Supriano, Jill Disney, Chris Manson and Loren Ferrero: Compensation package of $5,100 includes an annual stipend of $3,600 and an auto allowance of $1,500.

Suisun City

Police Chief Ron Forsythe: Compensation package of $110,193 includes $88,244 base salary, $750 uniform allowance, $12,919 retirement contribution, and $8,280 health and dental benefits.

City Manager/ Executive Director Steve Baker: Compensation package of $101,897 includes $86,284 base salary, $4,200 auto/mileage allowance, $2,983 retirement contribution, $150 deferred compensation and $8,280 health and dental benefits.

Public Works Director Mike Duncan: Compensation package of $81,176 includes $72,900 base salary, $2,600 retirement contribution, and $5,676 health and dental benefits.

Fire Chief Mike O'Brien: Compensation package of $94,845 includes $77,225 base salary, $550 uniform allowance, $8,790 retirement contribution, and $8,280 health and dental benefits.

Economic Development Director Randy Starbuck: Compensation package of $89,430 includes $78,575 base salary, $2,575 retirement contribution, and $8,280 health and dental benefits.

Finance Director Robert Sousa: Compensation package of $88,319 includes $77,225 base salary, $2,664 retirement contribution, $150 deferred compensation and $8,280 health and dental benefits.

Building Official Dan Kasperson: Compensation package of $81,786 includes $71,050 base salary, $2,456 retirement contribution, and $8,280 health and dental benefits.

Community Development Director Barry Munowitch: Compensation package of $85,698 includes $77,225 base salary, $2,797 retirement contribution, and $5,676 in lieu of health and dental benefits.

Recreation/Community Service Director John Jessop: Compensation package of $82,286 includes $73,905 base salary, $2,555 retirement contribution, $5,676 in lieu of health and dental benefits, and $150 deferred compensation.

Councilwoman Jane Day: Compensation package of $15,966 includes $3,600 base salary, $3,300 auto/mileage allowance, $126 retirement contribution, $8,280 health and dental benefits, and a $660 meeting stipend.

Councilman John Rundlett: Compensation package of $15,946 includes $3,600 base salary, $3,300 auto/mileage allowance, $126 retirement contribution, $8,280 health and dental benefits, and a $640 meeting stipend.

Councilman Michael Segala: Compensation package of $13,422 includes $3,600 base salary, $3,300 auto/mileage allowance, $126 retirement contribution, $5,676 in lieu of health and dental benefits, and a $720 meeting stipend.

Mayor James Spering: Compensation package of $13,472 includes $3,600 base salary, $3,300 auto/mileage allowance, $126 retirement contribution, $5,676 in lieu of health and dental benefits, and a $770 meeting stipend.

Mayor Pro-tem Pedro "Pete" Sanchez: Compensation package of $13,771 includes $3,600 base salary, $3,300 auto/mileage allowance, $5,676 in lieu of health and dental benefits, $150 deferred compensation and a $1,045 meeting stipend.

City Clerk Sharon Ventura: Compensation package of $9,270 includes $2,400 base salary, $600 auto/mileage allowance, $84 retirement contribution, $5,676 in lieu of health and dental benefits, $150 deferred compensation and a $360 meeting stipend.

City Treasurer Jeanie McMurry: Compensation package of $10,764 includes $2,400 base salary, $84 retirement contribution, and $8,280 health and dental benefits.

City of Rio Vista

The city pays employer and employee costs of both Social Security/Medicare and Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Membership dues are for professional organizations. Health benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

Police Chief Larry Profitt: Compensation package of $145,967 includes $100,992 base salary, $32,711 retirement, $3,888 auto allowance, $150 membership dues, $500 uniform allowance, and $7,726 health benefits. Also receives 96 hours sick leave, 120 holiday hours, 80 hours administrative leave and 160 hours vacation.

City Manager Joseph E. Donabed: Compensation package of $123,966 includes $91,000 base salary, $18,882 retirement, $6,000 auto allowance, $656 membership dues and $7,428 health benefits. Also receives 96 hours sick leave, 120 holiday hours, 80 hours administrative leave and 96 hours vacation.

Community Development Director Thomas Bland: Compensation package of $112,238 includes $82,344 base salary, $18,276 retirement, $4,800 auto allowance, $418 membership dues and $6,400 health benefits. Also receives 96 hours sick leave, 120 holiday hours, 80 hours administrative leave and 120 hours vacation.

Fire Chief Keith Tadewald: Compensation package of $100,440 includes $64,200 base salary, $6,420 longevity pay, $25,733 retirement, $552 membership dues, $500 uniform allowance, and $3,035 health benefits. Also receives 96 hours sick leave, 120 holiday hours, 80 hours administrative leave and 200 hours vacation.

Public Works Superintendent George Sieffert: Compensation package of $83,134 includes $59,292 base salary, $2,965 longevity pay, $14,559 retirement and $6,318 health benefits. Also receives 96 hours sick leave, 120 holiday hours, 80 hours administrative leave and 184 hours vacation.

Finance Director James Holden: Compensation package of $74,951 includes $55,464 base salary, $12,961 retirement, $125 membership dues and $6,401 health benefits. Also receives 96 hours sick leave, 120 holiday hours, 80 hours administrative leave and 96 hours vacation.

Mayor Fred Harris: Compensation package of $5,535 includes $1,935 stipend $3,600 auto allowance.

Vice Mayor Donald R. DeSilva and Councilmembers Matthew Bidou, George Alphin and mayor-elect Marci Coglianese: Each receives a stipend of $1,935.

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