City of Palmdale, California benefits

The City of Palmdale is a California municipal government providing public services, public safety, infrastructure, parks and recreation, and community administration.

15 recorded benefits. Record edited: Mon Sep 21 2026 23:22:03 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

Recorded work model: Four-day workweek (four 10-hour workdays; City offices closed Fridays)..

Health Insurance

City contributions toward employee health insurance vary by plan and number of dependents.

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Source context

    Official City-linked two-page benefits overview; page 2 says listed benefits apply to full-time positions, not unbenefited part-time positions unless described. No visible revision/effective date.

  • Job posting Director of Finance - Operations — Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Published 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current City full-time executive-management posting in Palmdale, CA; opening date 2026-08-17; Benefits tab inspected.

  • Job posting City Traffic Engineer — Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Published 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current City full-time continuous-recruitment posting in Palmdale, CA; opening date 2025-07-17; Benefits tab inspected.

Dental Insurance

Group dental insurance coverage.

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Source context

    Official City-linked two-page benefits overview; page 2 says listed benefits apply to full-time positions, not unbenefited part-time positions unless described. No visible revision/effective date.

  • Job posting Director of Finance - Operations — Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Published 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current City full-time executive-management posting in Palmdale, CA; opening date 2026-08-17; Benefits tab inspected.

  • Job posting City Traffic Engineer — Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Published 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current City full-time continuous-recruitment posting in Palmdale, CA; opening date 2025-07-17; Benefits tab inspected.

Vision Insurance

Group vision insurance coverage.

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Source context

    Official City-linked two-page benefits overview; page 2 says listed benefits apply to full-time positions, not unbenefited part-time positions unless described. No visible revision/effective date.

  • Job posting Director of Finance - Operations — Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Published 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current City full-time executive-management posting in Palmdale, CA; opening date 2026-08-17; Benefits tab inspected.

  • Job posting City Traffic Engineer — Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Published 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current City full-time continuous-recruitment posting in Palmdale, CA; opening date 2025-07-17; Benefits tab inspected.

Disability Insurance

Long-term and short-term disability coverage for full-time employees

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Source context

    Official City-linked two-page benefits overview; page 2 says listed benefits apply to full-time positions, not unbenefited part-time positions unless described. No visible revision/effective date.

  • Job posting Director of Finance - Operations — Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Published 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current City full-time executive-management posting in Palmdale, CA; opening date 2026-08-17; Benefits tab inspected.

  • Job posting City Traffic Engineer — Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Published 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current City full-time continuous-recruitment posting in Palmdale, CA; opening date 2025-07-17; Benefits tab inspected.

Life Insurance

$50,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Source context

    Official City-linked two-page benefits overview; page 2 says listed benefits apply to full-time positions, not unbenefited part-time positions unless described. No visible revision/effective date.

  • Job posting Director of Finance - Operations — Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Published 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current City full-time executive-management posting in Palmdale, CA; opening date 2026-08-17; Benefits tab inspected.

  • Job posting City Traffic Engineer — Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Published 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current City full-time continuous-recruitment posting in Palmdale, CA; opening date 2025-07-17; Benefits tab inspected.

Pet Insurance

Full-time employees can enroll through payroll deduction

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Source context

    Official City-linked two-page benefits overview; page 2 says listed benefits apply to full-time positions, not unbenefited part-time positions unless described. No visible revision/effective date.

Wellness Stipend

Reimbursement up to $500 per fiscal year for qualified wellness expenses.

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Source context

    Official City-linked two-page benefits overview; page 2 says listed benefits apply to full-time positions, not unbenefited part-time positions unless described. No visible revision/effective date.

  • Job posting Director of Finance - Operations — Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Published 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current City full-time executive-management posting in Palmdale, CA; opening date 2026-08-17; Benefits tab inspected.

  • Job posting City Traffic Engineer — Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Published 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current City full-time continuous-recruitment posting in Palmdale, CA; opening date 2025-07-17; Benefits tab inspected.

Sick Time

96 hours per year, with a maximum accrual of 800 hours; part-time employees accrue 1 hour per 20 hours worked, up to 80 hours

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Source context

    Official City-linked two-page benefits overview; page 2 says listed benefits apply to full-time positions, not unbenefited part-time positions unless described. No visible revision/effective date.

  • Job posting Director of Finance - Operations — Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Published 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current City full-time executive-management posting in Palmdale, CA; opening date 2026-08-17; Benefits tab inspected.

  • Job posting City Traffic Engineer — Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Published 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current City full-time continuous-recruitment posting in Palmdale, CA; opening date 2025-07-17; Benefits tab inspected.

Four-Day Workweek

Four 10-hour workdays with City offices closed every Friday.

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Careers page Job Opportunities

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Source context

    Current official careers landing page linking the City-specific GovernmentJobs board and stating a four-10-hour-day schedule with Fridays closed.

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Source context

    Official City-linked two-page benefits overview; page 2 says listed benefits apply to full-time positions, not unbenefited part-time positions unless described. No visible revision/effective date.

  • Job posting Director of Finance - Operations — Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Published 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current City full-time executive-management posting in Palmdale, CA; opening date 2026-08-17; Benefits tab inspected.

  • Job posting City Traffic Engineer — Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Published 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current City full-time continuous-recruitment posting in Palmdale, CA; opening date 2025-07-17; Benefits tab inspected.

Pension Plan

Full-time employees participate in CalPERS under either the 2% at 62 New Member plan or 2% at 60 Classic plan

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Source context

    Official City-linked two-page benefits overview; page 2 says listed benefits apply to full-time positions, not unbenefited part-time positions unless described. No visible revision/effective date.

  • Job posting Director of Finance - Operations — Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Published 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current City full-time executive-management posting in Palmdale, CA; opening date 2026-08-17; Benefits tab inspected.

  • Job posting City Traffic Engineer — Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Published 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current City full-time continuous-recruitment posting in Palmdale, CA; opening date 2025-07-17; Benefits tab inspected.

Retirement Savings Plan

Full-time employees may contribute to the MissionSquare Deferred Compensation Plan on a tax-deferred basis

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Source context

    Official City-linked two-page benefits overview; page 2 says listed benefits apply to full-time positions, not unbenefited part-time positions unless described. No visible revision/effective date.

  • Job posting Director of Finance - Operations — Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Published 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current City full-time executive-management posting in Palmdale, CA; opening date 2026-08-17; Benefits tab inspected.

  • Job posting City Traffic Engineer — Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Published 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current City full-time continuous-recruitment posting in Palmdale, CA; opening date 2025-07-17; Benefits tab inspected.

Retirement Plan Match

City matching contributions up to $200 per month in the Deferred Compensation Plan.

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Source context

    Official City-linked two-page benefits overview; page 2 says listed benefits apply to full-time positions, not unbenefited part-time positions unless described. No visible revision/effective date.

  • Job posting Director of Finance - Operations — Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Published 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current City full-time executive-management posting in Palmdale, CA; opening date 2026-08-17; Benefits tab inspected.

  • Job posting City Traffic Engineer — Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Published 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current City full-time continuous-recruitment posting in Palmdale, CA; opening date 2025-07-17; Benefits tab inspected.

Employee Loans

Interest-free loans up to $2,500 for an approved computer system for personal use.

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Source context

    Official City-linked two-page benefits overview; page 2 says listed benefits apply to full-time positions, not unbenefited part-time positions unless described. No visible revision/effective date.

PTO (Vacation / Personal Days)

80 vacation hours per year during years one through four, with a maximum accrual of 240 hours; administrative employees accrue 80 administrative-leave hours per year.

Pay
Paid
Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Source context

    Official City-linked two-page benefits overview; page 2 says listed benefits apply to full-time positions, not unbenefited part-time positions unless described. No visible revision/effective date.

  • Job posting Director of Finance - Operations — Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Published 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current City full-time executive-management posting in Palmdale, CA; opening date 2026-08-17; Benefits tab inspected.

  • Job posting City Traffic Engineer — Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Published 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current City full-time continuous-recruitment posting in Palmdale, CA; opening date 2025-07-17; Benefits tab inspected.

Paid Holidays

15 paid holidays per year.

Pay
Paid
Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Source context

    Official City-linked two-page benefits overview; page 2 says listed benefits apply to full-time positions, not unbenefited part-time positions unless described. No visible revision/effective date.

  • Job posting Director of Finance - Operations — Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Published 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current City full-time executive-management posting in Palmdale, CA; opening date 2026-08-17; Benefits tab inspected.

  • Job posting City Traffic Engineer — Benefits

    Read 2026-09-21T22:55:07.000Z

    Published 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current City full-time continuous-recruitment posting in Palmdale, CA; opening date 2025-07-17; Benefits tab inspected.