Appendix_G_2007_Study_Report.pdf

The document is a final report for the San Mateo County Management Compensation Study, prepared by Cooperative Personnel Services (CPS) in May 2007. The study aimed to conduct a comprehensive base salary and retirement pickup compensation analysis for selected County management classes across multiple labor market agencies. The research involved collecting and analyzing salary data from comparable agencies including Alameda County, Contra Costa County, City/County of San Francisco, and Santa Clara County. The project scope included reviewing and finalizing survey classifications, developing compensation survey parameters, collecting and analyzing compensation data, and preparing recommendations.

The study examined 74 total survey classifications across various departments, including Administrative Services, Clinical Services, Human Resources, and executive-level positions. Key methodological approaches included collecting minimum and maximum monthly salaries, employer retirement contribution pickup rates, and comparing San Mateo County's compensation levels against the labor market median. The analysis revealed variations in compensation positioning, with some classifications positioned above and others below the market median. The report provides detailed data sheets showing salary ranges, comparable class information, and percentage differences from market medians, which could inform future compensation strategies and alignment for San Mateo County's management workforce.