City of Upland benefits

The City of Upland provides municipal services to the Upland, California community.

27 recorded benefits. Record edited: Fri Oct 02 2026 15:18:59 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

Recorded work model: Not publicly stated in reviewed official sources.

Health insurance

Kaiser and Anthem medical options for Executive Management, Non-Represented/Confidential and UPOA. General Unit pre-March 1, 2016 hires: up to $1,900/month toward medical, dental and vision from January 1, 2026. Later General Unit hires: lowest-cost employee-only or employee-plus-one plans (Kaiser HSA excluded), capped at $1,900; family coverage receives that maximum. UPOA pre-March 1, 2016 hires: $1,900/month; later hires: lowest-cost plans within the cap. Employees pay premium excess.

Eligibility & sources

US · Executive coverage begins on the first of the month following employment; the other three units' coverage begins on the first of the month following 30 continuous days. Enrollment is at hire or annual open enrollment. · City of Upland employees in Executive Management Unit; Non-Represented/Confidential Unit; General Employees Unit (UCEA); Upland Police Officers Association (UPOA).

Sources & dates

Dental insurance

Dental options include Delta Dental PPO and MetLife Dental DHMO for Executive Management, Non-Represented/Confidential and UPOA employees; the General Unit receives a contribution toward the lowest-cost dental plan. Employees pay premium amounts above the City contribution.

Eligibility & sources

US · For General Unit and UPOA hires on or after March 1, 2016, contributions follow the lowest-cost medical, dental and vision plan formula within each unit limit. · City of Upland employees in Executive Management Unit; Non-Represented/Confidential Unit; General Employees Unit (UCEA); Upland Police Officers Association (UPOA).

Sources & dates

Vision insurance

Standard vision plans are available to Executive Management, Non-Represented/Confidential and UPOA employees; the General Unit receives a contribution toward the lowest-cost vision plan. Employees pay premium amounts above the City contribution.

Eligibility & sources

US · For General Unit and UPOA hires on or after March 1, 2016, contributions follow the lowest-cost medical, dental and vision plan formula within each unit limit. · City of Upland employees in Executive Management Unit; Non-Represented/Confidential Unit; General Employees Unit (UCEA); Upland Police Officers Association (UPOA).

Sources & dates

Life insurance

The City pays for group life coverage equal to one times annual salary for Executive Management, Non-Represented/Confidential and General Unit employees; UPOA employees receive $150,000 of City-paid coverage

Eligibility & sources

US · City of Upland employees in Executive Management Unit; Non-Represented/Confidential Unit; General Employees Unit (UCEA); Upland Police Officers Association (UPOA).

Sources & dates

Disability insurance

Long-term disability pays 66⅔% of base salary up to $5,000 per month after 60 days or exhaustion of sick leave, whichever is later; the City pays the full premium for General Unit employees

Eligibility & sources

US · The 60-day waiting period may extend until all sick leave is used; the City expressly assumes the full premium for General Unit employees. · Executive Management, Non-Represented/Confidential and General Employees Unit (UCEA) employees.

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Gym / fitness benefits

Up to $250 per year is reimbursed for fitness-related items, classes, memberships or programs; reimbursement is made in June.

Eligibility & sources

US · Reimbursable purchases must contribute to physical fitness and meet the City's preventive-health policy. · City of Upland employees in Executive Management Unit; Non-Represented/Confidential Unit; General Employees Unit (UCEA); Upland Police Officers Association (UPOA).

Sources & dates

Sick leave

Employees accrue 8 hours per month up to 1,250 hours; General Unit employees may use up to 20 hours for personal necessity, or 24 hours for Police Dispatcher I/II.

Eligibility & sources

US · No sick leave may be used in the first 30 days for Non-Represented/Confidential, General Unit and UPOA employees. · City of Upland employees in Executive Management Unit; Non-Represented/Confidential Unit; General Employees Unit (UCEA); Upland Police Officers Association (UPOA).

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Retiree medical premium reimbursement

General Unit retirees hired on or before March 1, 2016 receive monthly medical-premium contributions based on service and coverage tier; at 25+ years, amounts are $145.14 for PERS-only, $190.14 for PERS with a spouse, or $145.14 for non-PERS coverage. UPOA retirees receive a health-insurance reimbursement based on hire date and years of service.

Eligibility & sources

US · General Unit terms apply to members hired on or before March 1, 2016 who retire from the City and purchase retiree medical insurance within 120 days of separation; UPOA reimbursement depends on hire date and years of service. · General Employees Unit (UCEA) and UPOA retirees.

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Parental leave

Up to 80 hours of paid leave for the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child

Pay
Paid
Parent / leave type
birth, adoption, foster
Eligibility & sources

US · Non-Represented/Confidential Unit employees.

Sources & dates

Up to 80 hours of paid leave for the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child

Pay
Paid
Parent / leave type
birth, adoption, foster
Eligibility & sources

US · Six months of full-time City service after July 1, 2023; adopted or foster child must be 17 or younger; use within one year. Leave runs concurrently with FMLA/CFRA, does not extend those periods, and is capped at 80 hours in any 12-month period. Each City-employed co-parent may receive 80 hours. · General Employees Unit (UCEA) employees for birth, adoption or foster placement.

Sources & dates

Accidental death and dismemberment insurance

City-paid AD&D coverage equals one times annual salary for Executive Management and Non-Represented/Confidential employees, and $150,000 for UPOA employees

Eligibility & sources

US · Executive Management, Non-Represented/Confidential and UPOA employees.

Sources & dates

Flexible spending account

The City offers Section 125 health and dependent-care flexible spending accounts. General Unit employees who waive medical, dental and/or vision coverage may direct cafeteria funds to an FSA within IRS limits.

Eligibility & sources

US · General Unit employees who waive medical, dental and/or vision coverage may direct cafeteria funds to an FSA within IRS limits. · City of Upland employees in Executive Management Unit; Non-Represented/Confidential Unit; General Employees Unit (UCEA); Upland Police Officers Association (UPOA).

Sources & dates

Health savings account

Health savings accounts are available. General Unit medical-HSA enrollees may transfer unused cafeteria funds into their account within IRS limits.

Eligibility & sources

US · General Unit transfers require enrollment in a medical HSA and are capped by IRS guidelines. · City of Upland employees in Executive Management Unit; Non-Represented/Confidential Unit; General Employees Unit (UCEA); Upland Police Officers Association (UPOA).

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Pension plan

CalPERS formulas vary by tier: general Classic 2.5% at 55 or PEPRA 2% at 62; safety Classic 3% at 55 or PEPRA 2.7% at 57. Final-salary averaging periods and employee cost shares differ by tier and unit.

Eligibility & sources

US · CalPERS-covered employees in Executive Management, Non-Represented/Confidential, General Employees Unit (UCEA) and UPOA; formula depends on pension tier and classification.

Sources & dates

401(a) employer retirement contribution

The City contributes 9% of base monthly salary to the 401(a) plan for Executive Management employees, or 8% for Deputy Directors.

Eligibility & sources

US · Deputy Directors receive the 8% contribution; other covered executive employees receive 9%. · Executive Management Unit employees.

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457(b) deferred compensation plan

The City contributes $100/month to General Unit and UPOA employees' 457(b) plans; UPOA Detectives/Corporals receive another $250/month and Police Officers with 15 years of continuous City service another $200/month. Exempt Non-Represented/Confidential employees receive an 8% of base monthly salary City contribution; Executive Management employees have a deferred 457 plan with a Roth 457 option. Confidential Budget Coordinators and Executive Assistant I receive $400 per month.

Eligibility & sources

US · The Non-Represented/Confidential 8% contribution applies to exempt employees; Budget Coordinator and Executive Assistant I classifications have a separately stated $400/month contribution. UPOA Police Officer additional contribution requires 15 years of continuous City service. General Unit employees hired before March 1, 2016 may transfer unused cafeteria funds to the plan. · City of Upland employees in Executive Management Unit; Non-Represented/Confidential Unit; General Employees Unit (UCEA); Upland Police Officers Association (UPOA).

Sources & dates

Retirement health savings account

City contributions to an RHS account begin after five years of continuous service and are payable upon service or disability retirement. General Unit contributions range from $150/year at 5–9.99 years to $1,200/year at 25 or more years.

Eligibility & sources

US · Contributions begin after five years of continuous service in each listed unit; UPOA eligibility applies to employees hired after July 1, 2023. Accounts are payable on service or disability retirement. · Non-Represented/Confidential, General Employees Unit (UCEA) and UPOA employees.

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Supplemental insurance options

Eligibility & sources

US · City of Upland employees in Executive Management Unit; Non-Represented/Confidential Unit; Upland Police Officers Association (UPOA).

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Bonus or Variable Compensation

Confidential employees at top step may receive a discretionary 5% lump-sum bonus with City Manager approval. UPOA Police Officers/Detectives: $200 December award after using at most 24 sick hours from December 1–November 30, reaching 1,000 accrued hours during that period and holding 952–1,000 hours on December 1.

Eligibility & sources

US · Confidential bonus is discretionary and paid on the first regularly scheduled payday after City Manager approval. UPOA $200 award requires all stated sick-leave use and accrual conditions. · Non-Represented/Confidential Unit top-step employees; UPOA Police Officers and Detectives.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Non-Represented/Confidential Unit Benefits Summary (2026–2027)

    Read 2026-10-02T13:48:13.000Z

    Published 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Non-Represented/Confidential Unit employees; retirement and deferred contributions have exempt-employee/class limits.

  • Benefits page UPOA Benefit Summary (2026–2027)

    Read 2026-10-02T14:09:32.000Z

    Published 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Upland Police Officers Association employees; provisions vary by police classification, hire date and service.

Vacation & time off

Annual accrual by service: Executive Management, Non-Represented/Confidential and General Unit employees receive 80 hours (1–2 years), 100 (3–5), 140 (6–10), 160 (11–16) or 180 (17+); UPOA receives 96 (1–2), 120 (3–5), 152 (6–10), 160 (11–13), 168 (14–16) or 180 (17+). Accrual is capped at 500 hours.

Eligibility & sources

US · Police Chief follows a separate schedule: 100 hours per year at 1–2 service years, 140 at 3–5, 168 at 6–16 and 180 at 16+. · City of Upland employees in Executive Management Unit; Non-Represented/Confidential Unit; General Employees Unit (UCEA); Upland Police Officers Association (UPOA).

Sources & dates

Company holidays

Executive Management, Non-Represented/Confidential and General Unit: 20 floating holiday hours per calendar year. General Unit fixed holidays: 10 paid hours each, or 12 for Police Dispatcher I/II. UPOA: 4.61 holiday hours per pay period

Eligibility & sources

US · General Unit employees must be in paid status on the day before and after an official fixed holiday; holiday hours and treatment vary by unit and dispatch classification. · City of Upland employees in Executive Management Unit; Non-Represented/Confidential Unit; General Employees Unit (UCEA); Upland Police Officers Association (UPOA).

Sources & dates

Company-wide closure

City Hall and most City departments close from December 25 through January 1. General Unit employees must be in paid status before and after the holiday to receive closure compensation; a 10-hour leave day is added when closure spans three workdays

Eligibility & sources

US · General Unit employees must be in paid status both the day before and after the official holiday to receive closure compensation; that unit receives an additional 10-hour leave day in years when closure spans three workdays. · Executive Management, Non-Represented/Confidential and General Employees Unit (UCEA) employees while City Hall and most City departments are closed.

Sources & dates

Bereavement leave

Up to five paid days per occurrence are available after the death of an immediate or qualified family member

Eligibility & sources

US · Executive Management and UPOA exclude use during the first 30 days; General Unit eligibility begins after 30 days, permits intermittent use within three months and considers an aunt or uncle case by case. · City of Upland employees in Executive Management Unit; Non-Represented/Confidential Unit; General Employees Unit (UCEA); Upland Police Officers Association (UPOA).

Sources & dates

Cell phone allowance

Executive Management: $100 allowance; Non-Represented/Confidential: $100 per month, as an alternative to a City-issued phone.

Eligibility & sources

US · Cash allowance is an alternative to a City-issued phone. · Executive Management and Non-Represented/Confidential Unit employees.

Sources & dates

Executive leave

Executive Management: 100 hours per calendar year; Deputy Directors: 80 hours; exempt Non-Represented/Confidential employees: 60 hours. Unused leave can be cashed out.

Eligibility & sources

US · Non-Represented/Confidential coverage is limited to exempt employees; their unused December balance is cashed out in January. · Executive Management Unit and exempt Non-Represented/Confidential Unit employees.

Sources & dates

Leave cashout

Vacation buyback: General Unit up to 60 hours; UPOA up to 40 hours; Confidential up to 60 or 100 hours by service. Executives: up to 80 combined-leave hours in November plus 80 vacation hours in June; Deputy Directors: 60 hours each. Confidential, General and UPOA sick-leave cashout: up to 20 hours. Confidential and General retirement sick-leave cashout: 50%, up to 625 hours.

Eligibility & sources

US · General vacation buyback requires at least 40 vacation hours used in the preceding year, a written request by December 1 of the prior calendar year, and June or November payment; request is irrevocable subject to the stated rescission deadline. UPOA vacation buyback requires at least 40 vacation hours used in the preceding year and a written December 1 request; payment is in June/November. Confidential vacation buyback: less than six service years, up to 60 hours after using at least 40 vacation hours in a calendar year; more than six service years, up to 100 hours after using at least 40 sick hours and retaining 80 vacation hours after buyback; November payment. Confidential/General/UPOA sick cashout requires less than 40 sick hours used in the prior calendar year. General sick conversion is capped at 20 hours per fiscal year with a prior-year December 1 written request and June/November payment; Confidential payment is first June pay period; UPOA requires a December 1 request with June/November payment. General/Confidential retirement conversion requires service or disability retirement; General and Confidential employees may elect equivalent personal leave instead of cash. Executive November pool combines unused vacation, sick and executive leave, not 80 hours of each. · Executive Management Unit; Non-Represented/Confidential Unit; General Employees Unit (UCEA); Upland Police Officers Association (UPOA).

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Tuition reimbursement

Executive Management, Non-Represented/Confidential and UPOA employees may receive up to $3,500 per fiscal year. General Unit employees may receive up to $2,500 per employee per fiscal year for job-related tuition and textbooks, subject to available funds and advance course approval.

Eligibility & sources

US · General Unit courses require advance approval and completion with a C or better or a pass. · City of Upland employees in Executive Management Unit; Non-Represented/Confidential Unit; General Employees Unit (UCEA); Upland Police Officers Association (UPOA).

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Vehicle allowance

Department heads other than the Police Chief: $500 per month; Deputy Directors: $300 per month.

Eligibility & sources

US · Department heads other than the Police Chief and Deputy Directors. · Executive Management Unit department heads other than the Police Chief and Deputy Directors.

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