Maryland Heights
Data received March 2026
Full-time employees
224
Number of departments
29
Median pay
$76,863
Average pay
$78,175
Maryland Heights
Employees by pay range
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Departments
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| FT employeesempl. | Median pay | Average pay | Median experience | Top earner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrol Services | 50 | $83,153 | $85,433 | 4.5 | $153,998 |
| Investigations | 21 | $101,162 | $100,461 | 8.0 | $144,745 |
| Community Services | 16 | $100,597 | $102,011 | 22.5 | $137,884 |
| Inspections | 16 | $65,635 | $67,210 | 7.5 | $117,757 |
| Recreation | 15 | $58,847 | $57,813 | 3.0 | $104,231 |
| Communications | 14 | $64,888 | $63,673 | 3.0 | $106,937 |
| Roads & Bridges | 14 | $61,059 | $66,436 | 5.5 | $103,911 |
| Council | 8 | $7,200 | $7,200 | 8.0 | $7,200 |
| Community Center | 7 | $56,824 | $59,157 | 7.0 | $92,651 |
| Parks Maintenance | 7 | $70,115 | $74,746 | 11.0 | $113,389 |
| Municipal Court | 5 | $49,352 | $55,838 | 20.0 | $88,530 |
| Storm Water | 5 | $76,060 | $81,172 | 24.0 | $108,786 |
| City Clerk | 4 | $77,001 | $82,398 | 23.0 | $119,566 |
| Finance | 4 | $105,644 | $104,457 | 4.5 | $151,289 |
| Information Technologies | 4 | $129,327 | $134,952 | 27.5 | $181,112 |
| Planning & Zoning | 4 | $60,544 | $79,859 | 4.5 | $156,695 |
| Public Relations | 4 | $71,419 | $68,353 | 2.0 | $89,560 |
| Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance | 4 | $81,217 | $77,353 | 21.0 | $100,451 |
| Administration & Engineering | 3 | $85,626 | $87,982 | 3.0 | $124,828 |
| City Hall Maintenance | 3 | $45,232 | $51,267 | 2.0 | $76,497 |
| Police Administration | 3 | $61,641 | $100,704 | 3.0 | $182,059 |
| Police Records | 3 | $59,507 | $52,198 | 9.0 | $69,344 |
| Economic Development | 2 | $104,096 | $104,096 | 14.0 | $141,594 |
| Legal Services | 2 | $72,393 | $72,393 | 21.0 | $82,338 |
| Personnel | 2 | $88,261 | $88,261 | 6.5 | $105,563 |
| Capital Projects Management | 1 | $82,636 | $82,636 | 27.0 | $82,636 |
| City Administrator | 1 | $228,224 | $228,224 | 9.0 | $228,224 |
| Mayor | 1 | $14,400 | $14,400 | 37.0 | $14,400 |
| Parks & Recreation Administration | 1 | $132,858 | $132,858 | 2.0 | $132,858 |
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.