Ferguson
Data received March 2025
Full-time employees
146
Number of departments
17
Median pay
$71,035
Average pay
$66,152
Ferguson
Employees by pay range
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Departments
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| FT employeesempl. | Median pay | Average pay | Median experience | Top earner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police | 57 | $77,367 | $72,736 | 4.0 | $158,398 |
| Fire | 30 | $88,385 | $92,279 | 14.0 | $115,768 |
| City Clerk and Council | 10 | $3,000 | $12,151 | 4.0 | $98,559 |
| Public Works Streets | 10 | $42,124 | $38,443 | 1.0 | $49,347 |
| Finance | 7 | $42,104 | $44,103 | 1.0 | $85,676 |
| Code Enforcement | 6 | $35,593 | $38,628 | 1.0 | $55,989 |
| Public Works Garage | 4 | $59,488 | $56,302 | 3.0 | $61,477 |
| City Manager | 3 | $119,838 | $108,907 | 11.0 | $154,952 |
| Community Center | 3 | $39,264 | $40,975 | 3.0 | $46,992 |
| Courts | 3 | $44,239 | $52,568 | 2.0 | $78,409 |
| Recreation | 3 | $59,028 | $63,180 | 6.0 | $89,041 |
| Human Resources | 2 | $70,844 | $70,844 | 3.0 | $98,228 |
| Parks Maintenance | 2 | $47,616 | $47,616 | 22.0 | $47,878 |
| Planning and Development | 2 | $85,684 | $85,684 | 1.5 | $100,317 |
| Public Works Administration | 2 | $74,017 | $74,017 | 11.0 | $89,321 |
| IT | 1 | $70,235 | $70,235 | 13.0 | $70,235 |
| Splash Pool | 1 | $48,768 | $48,768 | 19.0 | $48,768 |
Note: To learn how the Post-Dispatch calculates figures such as the number of full-time employees or pay salary, as well as other important explanations and caveats, please see the About page.