A Strong Foundation for Your Future
At Marion County Health & Human Services, we believe your work should come with more than just a paycheck. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and long-term stability because the well-being of our staff is essential to the well-being of our community.
Whether you’re early in your career or a seasoned professional, MCHHS offers a strong foundation for your future.

Your Health
We provide comprehensive benefits to support your well-being.
Medical and Dental Insurance
- Covers $1,746.00 of monthly premiums for HHS staff.
Long-Term Disability
- At no cost to you, covers 66.67% of gross wages after a 90-day waiting period.

Your Financial Wellness
We invest in our employees and offer many opportunities to gain financial stability, build wealth and plan for your future.
Pay Scale & Longevity Pay
- We offer a 7-step pay scale with 5% annual increases until Step 7 is reached. After that, additional increases are based on longevity, which is rewarded after 10, 15, and 20 years of service.
Bilingual Pay
- Earn an additional 5% for bilingual skills.
PERS Contribution
- We pay your 6% contribution toward the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
Retirement Plans
- 401(k): 2.5% employer contribution for managers and supervisors.
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan available to management and non-management staff.

Your Wellbeing
We want you to have the resources you need to enjoy a healthy life in and outside our work.
Paid Time Off
- 10 paid holidays per year.
- 1-2 personal holidays based on status (full-time vs. part-time).
- Vacation accrual of 4 hours per pay period, with increases at 3, 5, and every 5 years after.
Sick Leave
- 3.693 hours accrued per pay period.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to 6 counseling sessions, legal, financial, and homeownership resources.
Life Insurance
- Provided at no cost, equal to your annual salary (rounded to the next $1,000), payable upon death.
Estimate Your Total Compensation
This tool helps you estimate your full annual compensation, including salary, healthcare, retirement benefits, and other benefits provided by MCHHS.
Remember, this is an estimate. Talk to the manager/HR representative for more information about the position you are applying for.
Total Compensation Calculator
Are you applying for a management or supervisor position?
Are you bilingual?
The bilingual pay supplement (5%) only applies to non-management positions and only if bilingual skills are required in the position and applicant passes test.
Retirement Plans
Voya, Marion County’s plan administrator for the 401(k) and 457(b) plans, offers guidance to help you choose the right contributions. The calculator shows pre tax estimates, but post tax (Roth) options are also available.
- Additional benefits not included in this calculation include health and life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program. Click here for full list of benefits.
- The PERS contribution is calculated as 6% of your estimated current salary. Learn more about PERS.

