Ferguson
Data received June 2026 • Hire dates not provided.
Full-time employees
145
Number of departments
16
Median pay
$64,314
Average pay
$65,040
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 | $69,389 | $73,927 | Not provided | $164,439 |
| Fire | 32 | $57,096 | $69,310 | Not provided | $165,469 |
| Streets | 11 | $49,275 | $51,185 | Not provided | $76,000 |
| Clerk & City Council | 7 | $3,000 | $3,171 | Not provided | $4,200 |
| Code Enforcement | 7 | $54,995 | $56,380 | Not provided | $87,560 |
| Recreation | 6 | $52,082 | $56,553 | Not provided | $95,487 |
| Finance | 5 | $83,860 | $81,921 | Not provided | $118,450 |
| Planning & Development | 4 | $59,179 | $65,731 | Not provided | $87,900 |
| City Manager | 3 | $54,096 | $79,707 | Not provided | $132,301 |
| Courts | 3 | $45,247 | $56,731 | Not provided | $81,947 |
| Parks Maintenance | 3 | $44,990 | $44,763 | Not provided | $46,406 |
| Public Works | 3 | $61,358 | $72,027 | Not provided | $93,366 |
| Community Center | 1 | $43,941 | $43,941 | Not provided | $43,941 |
| Human Resources | 1 | $80,000 | $80,000 | Not provided | $80,000 |
| Information Technology | 1 | $75,348 | $75,348 | Not provided | $75,348 |
| Park Maintenance | 1 | $48,311 | $48,311 | Not provided | $48,311 |
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.