Summary for Santa Cruz County
| Total population | 266,021 |
|---|---|
| Total number of county employees | 3,199 |
| Total number of full-time, year-round county employees |
2,431 |
| Median pay for full-time, year-round county employees |
$96,348 |
| Median pay and benefits for full-time, year-round county employees |
$141,614 |
| Total county employee compensation | $387,048,381 |
| Total county employee compensation cost per resident |
$1,454 |
| Median earnings for full-time, year-round private workers |
$77,800 |
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.