Appendix_G_2007_Study_Report.pdf

This document is a Management Compensation Study prepared by Cooperative Personnel Services (CPS) for San Mateo County's Human Resources Department, surveying compensation across four neighboring California counties: San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara. The study was conducted in May 2007 and examined base salary and retirement pickup data for 74 management and professional classification levels across various county departments, including Administrative Services, Clinical Services, Public Safety, Community Services, and Support Services.

The compensation analysis compared each classification's monthly salary range against the labor market median, identifying how San Mateo County's compensation compares to regional benchmarks. The study collected data on minimum and maximum monthly salaries, retirement pickup percentages, and total cash compensation. Notably, the study revealed that some classifications were significantly below (up to -38.36%) or above (up to +17.52%) the regional median salary. The methodology involved collecting data from comparable agencies, reviewing classification specifications, and analyzing compensation data to provide recommendations for aligning San Mateo County's compensation structure with regional market trends.