Benefits of Employment with the City

There are many things to consider in a new employer. Here’s a brief summary of the benefits the City of Temecula offers their regular employees.

Salary
All positions at the City of Temecula have a 6-step salary range. There is a one (1) year probationary period and annual increases are based on a merit evaluation. City employees pay the Medicare portion only of social security taxes and do not pay state disability taxes.

Comprehensive Annual Leave
Employees earn Comprehensive Annual Leave from their date of hire.

Effective July 4, 1999
Annual Increment Days of
Annual Leave		 Biweekly
Accrual Rate		 Maximum
Accumulation
Hire date 19 5.846 304 hours
2-4 years 21 6.462 336 hours

4-6 years

 26 8.000 416 hours
6-8 years 28 8.615 448 hours
8-10 years 30 9.231 480 hours
10+ years 33 10.154 528 hours

The accrual rate for Exempt Employees is as follows:
Annual Increment Days of
Annual Leave		 Biweekly
Accrual Rate		 Maximum
Accumulation
Hire date 21 6.462 336 hours
2-4 years 23 7.077 368 hours
4-6 years 28 8.615 448 hours
6-8 years 30 9.231 480 hours
8-10 years 32 9.846 512 hours
10+ years 35 10.769 560 hours


Annual leave accrual: annual leave will be earned on a prorated rate each pay period.

City Holidays
Employees receive eleven (11) City holidays + one (1) floating holiday annually.

Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
The City contributes a $850 allotment per month for benefit utilization. Mandatory benefits, deducted from the designated allotment, include a $50,000 life insurance policy along with short-term/long-term disability. Under the Cafeteria Plan, employees are offered PERS Health, dental, vision, supplemental disability, and reimbursement accounts for medical/dependent care. Along with this coverage, employees may choose the cash back option, additional life insurance and/or deferred compensation.

Retirement
The City offers a retirement plan through CalPERS and both the employee and employer portion are paid for by the City. The current retirement formula is 2.5% @ 55.