MLK PARADE - Deputy Sheriffs' Association of San Diego County

negotiations
Negotiations Update
The county made an offer to the DSA to extend our contract to
June 30, 2013. You might be asking yourself what would this mean
to me Over a five-year period, our gross salary would stay about
the same; however, by the end of the contract a top-step deputy
sheriff would actually take home less money.
After looking over the numbers, the board of directors and
entire negotiations committee on behalf of our members
rejected the latest contract offer.
OFFER FROM THE COUNTY
Fiscal Year 2012 2013
Increase in Medical Varies 5 %
Tier A Retirement - 1 % - 1.50 %
Tier B Retirement - 1.50 % - 2%
One-Time Payment 2% 0%
TAKE HOME PAY COMPARISON
Fiscal Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Employee Salary Increase $74,698 $73,249 $74,698 $74,698 $76,192 $74,698
Deputy Medical Costs $5,173 $5,812 $6,387 $7,019 $6,969 $7,665
Avg. Retirement Cost as % of Salary 2.39% 2.39% 3.70% 3.70% 4.70% 6.20%
Avg. Yearly Retirement Payment $1,785 $1,751 $2,764 $2,764 $3,581 $4,631
Avg. Taxable Income $67,740 $65,686 $65,547 $64,915 $65,642 $62,402
Avg. Taxes & Benefits $15,998.00 $15,218.00 $15,219.00 $15,068.00 $15,246.00 $14,514.00
Projected Take Home Pay $51,742.00 $50,468.00 $50,328.00 $49,847.00 $50,396.00 $47,888.00
All assumptions and taxes are based on an “average” patrol
deputy. It assumes the deputy is married with two kids, have
about 15 years on the job, and chose the Blue Cross HMO health
plan. Your exact income, taxes, and costs may differ.
Employee Salary
A top-step deputy sheriff’s salary in 2008 including quality first
equaled $74,698. In 2009, there was a two-percent decrease for
losing the quality first payment; the two-percent increase in 2010
includes contracted pay raise. The proposed two-percent “bonus”
in 2012 would boost pay slightly for that year only, with no salary
increase or bonus in 2013. While the salary would basically
remain the same, the taxable income and take home pay would
decrease significantly.
Deputy Medical Costs
The amounts shown are for one employee plus two dependants
with Blue Cross HMO for coverage, minus the county flex
credit. Blue Cross HMO is one of three county plans and is in
the middle as far as cost. The 2011 costs are the current cost,
while 2012 and 2013 are a projected cost using the proposed
county flex increase along with about a seven-percent increase
in insurance costs factored in. This projection does not include
dental or vision coverage.
Average Retirement Cost as % of Salary
This is the offset rate paid from 2008 to 2011. The rate increased
in 2010 due to an increase in SDCERA rates. The county
proposed a large increase in both 2012 and 2013.
Retirement Payment
In 2009, retirement costs went down with salary. The 2012 and
2013 costs are the portion of our payment the county will pay as
part of previous negotiations. In 2012, the two percent bonus is
pensionable, so the cost is based off $60,000.
Average Taxable Income
The amount before federal taxes, Medicare, and state taxes are
taken out. This does not include any deferred compensation or
DSA dues.
Average Taxes & Benefits
The average taxes and benefits using current rates for federal and
state taxes, Medicare, and DSA dues. This amount could change
as higher taxes are levied and depending on your personal
choices for benefits.
With the county’s proposed contract, the difference in an
average deputy’s taxable income between 2008 and 2013 would
be $5338 less or about seven percent less than we made in
2008. The difference in take home pay would be about $3854.
If cost of the county insurance plans increase by more than
seven percent in 2012 and 2013, your taxable income will be
even lower.
16 Silver Star February 2011