Summary for Kern County

Total number of county employees 9,605
Total number of full-time,
year-round county employees
7,680
Median pay for full-time,
year-round county employees
$57,186
Median pay and benefits for
full-time, year-round county employees
$92,470
Total county employee compensation $831,262,423

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.