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How much elected members get paid

​Mayor

Time commitment

Full time, with a significant professional and personal commitment, including after hours and weekends.

Current annual pay

$306,952

 

Deputy mayor

Time commitment

Full time - 40 hours or more a week.

Current annual pay

$168,817

 

Councillors

Time commitment

Full time - 40 hours or more a week.

Current annual pay

$111,782 base remuneration

 

Local board members

Time commitment

Part time - 12-24 hours a week.

Current annual pay

$31,141 to $55,811 

 

Local board chairperson

Time commitment

Full time - 40 hours per week.

Current annual pay

$62,282 to $111,623 

 

Local board deputy chairperson

Time commitment

 Part time - 20-30 hours per week.

Current annual pay

$37,369 to $66,974

For more information about local boards, visit About local boards.

 

Licensing Trust member

Time commitment

3-10 hours per month.

Current monthly pay

Licensing trust members receive payment per meeting only. There is no annual allowance entitlement.

$200 to $1020 per month (prior to the 2022 local election and may change in early 2025).

You should know

Remuneration for elected members is set by the independent Remuneration Authority and varies according to the size of the area they represent, and their role.
 
Each year on 30 June, the Remuneration Authority makes a new determination that sets the remuneration for the next year.
 
Elected members are self-employed and must pay Accident Compensation Corporation levies.
 
For more information, visit Elected members' remuneration.

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