Being a councillor

Councillor Remuneration

Remuneration for elected members is set by the Remuneration Authority annually.

Remuneration for councillors following the election is still to be determined by the Remuneration Authority.

Under the current governance structure, the remuneration for Greater Wellington’s councillors for the 2024/25 financial year is:

Chairperson

$183,144

Deputy Council Chairperson (with committee chair responsibilities)

$99,864

Committee chairperson for committees of the whole Council (3)

$89,312

Committee chairperson (3)

$85,739

Councillor (with no additional responsibilities)

$71,449

Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration)

$65,577

Updated 9 June 2025 at 16:29