Term
Fringe Benefits
Also known as: Employee benefits, Personnel benefits, Overhead
The City's share of employee benefits: health insurance, retirement (CalPERS), Medicare, workers' compensation, life insurance.
Typically 30-50% on top of base salary depending on the position. Retirement (CalPERS unfunded liability) is a meaningful line item for California cities.
In Menlo Park
FY 2027 proposed Fringe Benefits: $18.8M.