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 s tate c ontroller’s o ffice, 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…