Data received June 2025

Full-time employees

94

Number of departments

15

Median pay

$74,165

Average pay

$79,385

St. Louis Development Corp.

Employees by pay range

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Departments

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Department

FT employeesempl. Median pay Average pay Median experience Top earner
Minority Business Development 15 $59,569 $62,913 2.0 $166,483
Real Estate 13 $82,740 $80,481 3.0 $149,322
Neighborhood Engagement 8 $69,033 $66,870 2.0 $81,204
ARPA Compliance 6 $72,990 $71,180 2.0 $147,361
Development Incentives 6 $80,656 $91,750 4.5 $134,612
Growth & Dev 6 $101,558 $112,007 1.5 $197,761
Major Projects 6 $81,468 $90,656 6.0 $166,483
Real Estate Maintenance 6 $45,153 $46,015 2.5 $55,389
Technology 6 $78,137 $87,271 2.0 $153,090
Executive Office 5 $97,930 $111,515 2.0 $274,084
Human Resources and Administra 5 $74,087 $80,179 7.0 $129,008
Business Assistance Center 4 $44,732 $46,525 4.5 $67,211
Finance 4 $105,745 $99,524 20.5 $158,346
Port Development 2 $101,667 $101,667 19.5 $114,511
Strategic Partnerships & Initi 2 $98,995 $98,995 3.0 $104,926

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