Summary for Costa Mesa

Total number of city employees 742
Total number of full-time,
year-round city employees
405
Median pay for full-time,
year-round city employees
$103,029
Median pay and benefits for
full-time, year-round city employees
$139,953
Total city employee compensation $70,599,374

Notes:

  • Full-time, year-round employees defined as those receiving a base salary equal or greater to their “annual salary minimum.” In the event this information is not provided, full-time employees are defined as those receiving at least $25,000 in base pay and receiving employer-paid benefits.