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View Hermosa Beach's Highest Paid Workers: CA State Controller's List For 2024
A published list of city, county and state workers is now available. Here is the breakdown of who is paid the most in your area.
HERMOSA BEACH, CA — Who gets paid the most to work in Hermosa Beach? According to a report released Wednesday by the California Controller's Office, the 10 highest-paid officials work in public safety and some other city government departments
The agency recently published its 2024 "Government Compensation in California" analysis, which shows how taxpayer funds were spent in the previous year and who received what for being on the public payroll.
"This report is a vital tool in promoting fiscal transparency and accountability in local government," Controller Malia Cohen said. "Californians deserve to know how public funds are being spent and who is being paid with their tax dollars."
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The individual who received the most significant income in Hermosa Beach was the police chief, making a total of $326,833 in wages in 2024.
The other highest-paid employees were the city manager and finance director, followed by other police department personnel.
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As for elected officials, including the Mayor, nobody made more than $10,176 in wages.
Hermosa Beach maintained 228 government positions in 2024, paying out $18,967,758 in wages, according to the California Controller's Office.
Local Editor Ashley Ludwig contributed to this report.
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