Summary for Santa Cruz County
| Total population | 273,765 |
|---|---|
| Total number of county employees | 2,819 |
| Total number of full-time, year-round county employees |
2,337 |
| Median pay for full-time, year-round county employees |
$79,765 |
| Median pay and benefits for full-time, year-round county employees |
$109,348 |
| Annual pension debt payments | $31,616,060 |
| Total county employee compensation | $310,036,224 |
| Total county employee compensation cost per resident |
$1,132 |
| Median earnings for full-time, year-round private workers |
$52,026 |
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.
- The values for total population and median earnings for full-time, year-round employed residents are from the most recent American Community Survey results as conducted by the United States Census Bureau.