Data received June 2026

Full-time employees

213

Number of departments

6

Median pay

$68,373

Average pay

$66,157

Chesterfield

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 93 $57,974 $62,974 5.0 $146,435
Police 81 $72,304 $75,444 8.0 $151,969
Finance and Administration 23 $54,954 $60,274 6.0 $141,594
Legislative 9 $6,000 $5,583 7.0 $9,750
City Administrator 6 $85,395 $100,743 5.5 $227,380
Planning 1 $82,826 $82,826 4.0 $82,826

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