The final salary report documents the commission’s final decision on salaries for Portland’s newly elected mayor, auditor and city councilors, who begin their terms in January 2025. After that, a new Independent Salary Commission will convene every two years to evaluate salaries.
Hundreds of Portlanders offered feedback on the draft proposal. Going forward, a new independent salary commission will convene every two years after implementation to evaluate salaries of Portland’s elected officials.
May meetings involved studying market and demographics data and receiving presentations on methodology development from the City’s Bureau of Human Resources.
Playing a key role in implementing voter-approved changes to Portland’s election system and form of government, the Salary Commission will set pay for the City of Portland’s elected officials.