Berkeley
Data received June 2026
Full-time employees
117
Number of departments
14
Median pay
$75,561
Average pay
$72,154
Berkeley
Employees by pay range
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Departments
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| FT employeesempl. | Median pay | Average pay | Median experience | Top earner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | 38 | $90,617 | $80,478 | 5.0 | $138,483 |
| Police | 33 | $99,750 | $94,555 | 7.0 | $148,645 |
| Street Maintenance | 8 | $55,968 | $58,975 | 4.0 | $90,884 |
| City Council | 7 | $2,100 | $1,775 | 6.0 | $2,275 |
| Inspections & Health | 7 | $49,478 | $49,866 | 3.0 | $76,544 |
| Parks & Recreation | 5 | $49,710 | $52,756 | 3.0 | $86,029 |
| Administration | 3 | $48,966 | $86,981 | 7.0 | $182,365 |
| Central Garage | 3 | $67,678 | $71,025 | 13.0 | $89,396 |
| Facilities Maintenance | 3 | $43,920 | $46,939 | 5.0 | $53,004 |
| Finance | 3 | $46,502 | $44,314 | 3.0 | $65,814 |
| Municipal Court | 3 | $57,573 | $57,715 | 4.0 | $62,921 |
| Economic Development | 2 | $29,705 | $29,705 | 2.0 | $36,248 |
| City Clerk | 1 | $87,910 | $87,910 | 14.0 | $87,910 |
| Information Technology | 1 | $98,252 | $98,252 | 6.0 | $98,252 |
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.