The city offers a deferred compensation plan through which employees may defer income from peak earning years to provide additional income upon retirement. Some employee classifications receive a percentage of their income from the city as a fringe benefit. An employee must be employed for 12 consecutive months in order to qualify for this benefit. The city of Phoenix pays 100 percent of the premium. All full-time regular employees belong to the city of Phoenix Employee Retirement System.
Employees contribute five percent of total wages.
Return to top of Benefits Program Sick leave Sick leave accumulates at a rate of 10 hours per month for regular full-time employees with unlimited accumulation. The hours accumulated can be used as a short-term disability policy. Return to top of Benefits Program Paid vacation and personal leave Full-time employees with at least six months of service are entitled to as much as three days of personal leave a year. In addition, employees accrue annual vacation leave at a rate of 7 - 15 hours per month, depending on length of service. Return to top of Benefits Program Prepaid legal plan Plan provides employees and their families access to legal representation at an affordable price.