Salary and Benefits

Salary Schedule:

City of Walnut Creek Salary and Wage Plan

Government Compensation in California:

The California State Controller's Office maintains a database of Government Compensation in California
which includes annual compensation for the City of Walnut Creek's elected officials, officers, and employees.

Benefit Summaries:

Benefit Summary for Full-Time Employees

This summary outlines the range of benefits available (by bargaining unit) to regular full-time City employees. As shown in the summary, benefits (depending on unit) may include:

  • Your choice of Kaiser or Blue Shield medical plans (with generous employer contribution)
  • CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  • 401(a) Plan
  • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Plan
  • Paid Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA):  Dependent Care and Health FSA
  • Career Development Allowance
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program 
  • Wellness Program
  • Commute Alternative Program
  • Employee Assistance Program

Benefit Summary for Elected Officials