Knowing that municipal elections will be held in Chile on October 27, 2024, one of the topics that generates interest is how much the mayors in the country. Although the salaries of these authorities may vary depending on the municipality, there is a general idea of the figures they receive.
He salary The salary of a mayor in Chile is not uniform and can depend on factors such as the population of the commune and the municipal budget. Generally speaking, mayors in some of the largest and most prominent communes in the country are estimated to earn between 8 and 10 million pesos per month. For example, according to data from June 2024, the mayor of La Florida, Rodolfo Carter, received a salary of $8,460,994, while the mayor of Santiago, Irací Hassler, received $9,325,278 in the same month.
All this information is accessible to the public through the transparency portal, where you can consult the salaries of municipal officials. To find out the exact salary of a mayor, simply select the commune of interest on the portal, click on the “Personnel and Salaries” section and search for the corresponding month and year.
On the other hand, the councilors, who are also elected in the same elections along with the mayorsreceive a monthly diet that is regulated by law and is measured in Monthly Tax Units (UTM). The amount of this diet can range between 7 and 15 UTM, depending on the municipality and other factors, which in monetary terms translates into a salary that can vary between $503,900 and $1,042,000 per month, according to the updated UTM values for August 2024.
Besides of salarycouncillors can receive additional bonuses, provided they meet a minimum attendance of 75% at the annual municipal council sessions. This incentive seeks to guarantee the active participation of councillors in municipal decisions.
