LOS ANGELES – A former Redlands deputy police chief topped California’s public payroll in 2025, taking home $1.26 million in total compensation – more than the combined salaries of the mayors of Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego, state compensation data show.
According to the state controller’s office, the former deputy chief received $1.2 million in total wages, including $890,467 in “other pay” and $231,099 in accrued sick and vacation pay, in addition to $81,804 in regular salary.
The city of Redlands also contributed $55,864 toward the former employee’s retirement and health benefits, bringing the final compensation to about $1.26 million…