CITY OF LIVERMORE
BENEFITS SUMMARY
Livermore Management Group
Please
click here for a copy of the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Livermore Management Group. The information contained here is a summary of benefits. For a more detailed summary of benefits for all employee groups, click
here. Any errors or omissions do not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. Updated 1/2026
MOU TERM
07/01/2025 - 06/30/2029
SCHEDULED INCREASES
7/14/2025 5% + 1% (in recognition of rising medical costs) = 6%
7/13/2026 3% + 1% (in recognition of rising medical costs) = 4%
7/12/2027 3%
7/10/2028 3%
CAFETERIA PLAN (MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION)
$1,950/month towards medical, dental, vision, additional & supplemental life insurance; unused balance paid in cash.
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE & ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE (AD & D)
$150,000 EE coverage, ER paid
$1,000 dependent coverage, ER paid
EE option to purchase $25,000 additional life insurance & supplemental life to $500,000.
LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
60% of base monthly earnings to $6,000/month max. (180 day waiting period)
ER paid
PERS
New City of Livermore EEs are enrolled in the 2% at 60 formula or 2% at 62 formula, depending on eligibility, as per AB 340.
Classic PERS Misc Member– 2% at 60
- Member Rate = 7% EE paid
- Employer Rate = 11.92% ER paid
- 36 consecutive months Final Comp
- Sick Leave Credit
- 4th Level 59 Survivor Ben.
- Military Service Credit
New PERS Misc Member- 2% at 62
- Member Rate = 7.5% EE paid
- Employer Rate = 11.92% ER paid
- 36 consecutive months Final Comp
- Sick Leave Credit
- 4th Level 59 Survivor Ben.
- Military Service Credit
MEDICARE (Hired after 3/31/86)
EE paid 1.45%
ER paid 1.45%
RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS (RHS)
City contribution of 4% of base pay into RHS account.
VACATION ACCRUAL
Years of Service
Total Accrual Per Year
Maximum accrual: 375 hours
HOLIDAYS
12 observed holidays
SICK LEAVE ACCRUAL
96.2 hours/year
SICK LEAVE USAGE:- FAMILY SICK LEAVE: For immediate Family Illness - ½ Annual Sick Leave Accrual. Additional time upon approval of City Manager.
- PARENTAL LEAVE: 4 regularly scheduled workdays for non-birthing parent who becomes a parent by adoption, foster care placement, or birth of a child.
- BEREAVEMENT/ FUNERAL LEAVE (non-immediate family): 3 regularly scheduled workdays for sister-in-law and brother-in-law.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
3 regularly scheduled workdays max for immediate family.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE80 hours per year.
PREGNANCY LEAVE & FMLA/CFRA
EE may use accrued leaves in compliance with City Rules & Regs
Benefit provided as per regulations: Federal Family and Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, and California Pregnancy Disability Act
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
ER contributes $185/per pay period, with required EE contribution of $75/per pay period
2026 Maximum:
Normal = $24,500
Age 50+ = $8,000
Catchup Limits = $49,000
SECTION 125 PLAN
No ER contribution
2026 Maximum
Dependent Care*: Up to $5,000/year - *See IRS Pub #503
Unreimbursed Medical: Up to $3,300/year
- Pre-tax Health Care Premiums
- FSA's for Dependent Care
- Unreimbursed Medical Expenses
- Other options offered by plan administrator
SAFETY SHOE ALLOWANCE
Following are eligible for up to $200 reimbursement per fiscal year: Assistant City Engineer, Building Official, City Engineer, Construction Inspection Manager, Inspection & Neighborhood Preservation Manager; Public Works Supervisor, Senior Civil Engineer, and Water Resources Operations Manager
SUPERVISORY DIFFERENTIAL PAY
Minimum of 10% above base salary of non-mgmt subordinate, 7.5% above mgmt subordinate
ACTING PAY
If work minimum of 5 consecutive calendar days, paid @ lowest step of higher class with at least a 5% differential. If assignment > 12 months, optional increment of up to 7% or max of the range, whichever is less. An employee whose acting assignment is expected to exceed 30 calendar days, due to a vacancy or coverage for an extended leave of absence, and whose assignment includes a high degree of complexity and/or increased level of supervisory responsibilities, as determined by the department head, may be eligible to receive up to 7.5% over the employee’s base salary, subject to the approval of the Administrative Services Director
SPECIAL PROJECT PAY
If work minimum of 30 calendar days, 5%-7% differential. If full supervisory, additional % to reflect 2.5% over highest compensated subordinate. If assignment > 12 months, optional increase of up to 7%
BILINGUAL PAY
$60/pay period, certified at the conversational level
Must be identified by Department Head, approved by City Manager, and used on the job.
CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE
If approved, $40/month or $90/month.
AUTO ALLOWANCE
$250/month for Building Official, City Engineer, Housing & Human Services Manager, and Planning Manager
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
75% reimbursement for tuition & books
For undergraduate studies, $4,000 FY max; $16,000 lifetime max
For graduate studies, $5,000 FY max; $10,000 lifetime max
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
100% reimbursement for required licenses and certifications
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Three (3) sessions per incident per family member. Unlimited telephonic consultations.
PAY PERIODS
26 pay periods per year
Benefits listed are for full-time employment. Benefits are pro-rated for part-time employment.
ER = Employer
EE = Employee
FT = Full-Time
PT = Part-Time
