Summary for Bakersfield
| Total population | 408,366 |
|---|---|
| Total number of city employees | 2,231 |
| Total number of full-time, year-round city employees |
1,545 |
| Median pay for full-time, year-round city employees |
$85,056 |
| Median pay and benefits for full-time, year-round city employees |
$125,231 |
| Total city employee compensation | $250,108,519 |
| Total city employee compensation cost per resident |
$612 |
| Median earnings for full-time, year-round private workers |
$52,055 |
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.