Data received May 2025

Full-time employees

33

Number of departments

5

Median pay

$55,925

Average pay

$44,289

Valley Park

Employees by pay range

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Departments

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Department

 FT employeesempl. Median pay Average pay Median experience Top earner
Public Works 16 $57,363 $60,149 18.0 $82,493
Elected Officials 9 $4,800 $5,333 1.0 $9,600
Administration 5 $54,283 $57,612 6.0 $86,991
Court 2 $44,671 $44,671 4.0 $68,942
Community Development 1 $73,736 $73,736 25.0 $73,736

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