Council Remuneration – how does Chestermere compare. Where does it “pay” to be on Town Council??
| City or Town | Population | Mayor Salary | Full/Part Time | Councillor Salary | Full/Part Time |
| Chestermere | 15,762 | $44,000 (current)
$60,000 (proposed) Deputy Mayor $27,000 (current) $34,000(proposed) |
Full Time | $22,000 (current)
$29,000 (proposed) |
Part Time |
| Calgary | 1,096,833 | $201,830 | Full Time | $111.066 | Full Time |
| Airdrie | 49,500 | $85,000 | Full Time | $27,000 | Part Time |
| Strathmore | 12,352 | $44,000 | Part Time | $24,000 | Part Time |
| Cochrane | 17,580 | $66,690
*proposed increase to $80,510 was rejected Nov/12 |
Full Time | $25,724
*proposed increase to $27,100 was rejected Nov/12 |
Part Time |
| Okotoks | 24,511 | $73,942 | Full Time | $38,213 | Part Time |
| High River | 12,920 | $49,235 | Part Time | $25,022 | Part Time |
| Canmore | 12,288 | $74,438 | Full Time | $22,592 | Part Time |
| Banff | 8,244 | $77,000 | Full Time | $25,500 | Part Time |
| Rockyview County | 38,055 | Reeve
$81,370 Deputy Reeve $64,781 |
Full Time | $60,236 | Part Time |
| Fort McMurray | 104,338(muni)
76,797(city) |
$123,353 | Full Time | $32,328 | Part Time |
Provincial legislation mandates that the 1st 1/3 of these salaries is tax free. The totals also vary somewhat in benefits, if expenses are included, if per diem is paid, etc.
