Study notes mayor $12,000 and council $5,000 in comparator data
Mar 9, 2026
Presenter said the survey used $12,000 as a mayoral compensation figure and $5,000 for council members; comparing those figures to the market showed they are below many peers. Committee members noted the amounts and asked staff to consider implications for compensation policy.
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During the benefits briefing, Karen reported that the electoral compensation figures included in the survey showed the mayor’s pay at approximately $12,000 and council members at about $5,000. “Elected officials are compensated at Charleston at 12,000 dollars for the mayor and 5,000 for council members,” she said.
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