Summary for Santa Clara County

Total number of county employees 18,165
Total number of full-time,
year-round county employees
15,708
Median pay for full-time,
year-round county employees
$70,273
Median pay and benefits for
full-time, year-round county employees
$102,923
Total county employee compensation $1,838,120,610

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.