Data received June 2026

Full-time employees

34

Number of departments

5

Median pay

$60,444

Average pay

$46,407

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 17 $62,374 $62,523 18.0 $89,396
Elected Officials 10 $4,800 $4,800 2.0 $9,600
Administration 4 $67,477 $72,107 7.0 $95,869
Court 2 $47,778 $47,778 5.5 $75,156
Community Development 1 $82,967 $82,967 26.0 $82,967

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