Ballwin
Data received June 2026
Full-time employees
147
Number of departments
15
Median pay
$65,385
Average pay
$62,268
Ballwin
Employees by pay range
Note: To learn how the Post-Dispatch calculates figures such as the number of full-time employees or median pay, as well as other important explanations and caveats, please see the About page.
Departments
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| FT employeesempl. | Median pay | Average pay | Median experience | Top earner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police | 39 | $78,317 | $79,859 | 7.0 | $130,695 |
| Public Works | 21 | $58,029 | $60,595 | 9.0 | $122,994 |
| Administration | 20 | $66,760 | $62,689 | 14.5 | $200,679 |
| Police Services | 16 | $67,134 | $65,909 | 2.0 | $118,013 |
| Community Center | 8 | $60,259 | $63,925 | 4.0 | $108,908 |
| Building Services | 7 | $43,513 | $48,638 | 7.0 | $59,326 |
| Legal and Legislative | 6 | $4,613 | $4,800 | 2.0 | $9,225 |
| Parks | 6 | $65,172 | $64,531 | 13.5 | $103,696 |
| Police Communications | 6 | $38,314 | $41,729 | 1.5 | $67,003 |
| Streets and Sidewalks | 6 | $45,630 | $41,081 | 1.5 | $48,590 |
| Golf Operations | 5 | $67,635 | $63,798 | 5.0 | $76,177 |
| Inspections | 4 | $54,577 | $55,523 | 2.0 | $66,781 |
| Court | 1 | $50,211 | $50,211 | 6.0 | $50,211 |
| Property Services | 1 | $56,328 | $56,328 | 10.0 | $56,328 |
| Support Services | 1 | $45,787 | $45,787 | 3.0 | $45,787 |
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.