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).