Council Member Compensation

Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Council Member Salary and Benefit Projection

(calculation is based on highest possible benefit)

2025 / 2026 RATES


Monthly
 Annually 
BASE PAY

 $           1,200.00
 $       14,400.00
COMPENSATION SUB-TOTAL

 $           1,200.00
 $       14,400.00
CALPERS RETIREMENT
9.44%
 $              113.28
 $          1,359.36
MEDICAL INSURANCE

 $           2,604.19
 $        31,250.23
DENTAL INSURANCE

 $              136.33
 $          1,635.92
VISION INSURANCE

 $                13.39
 $             160.68
LIFE INSURANCE

 $                  4.59
 $               55.12
BENEFITS SUB-TOTAL

 $           2,871.78
 $       34,461.31
GROSS COMPENSATION + BENEFITS

 $           4,071.78
 $       48,861.31

*Actual compensation is dependent upon participation in the medical insurance program, and if the Council Member does participate, the level of medical benefits the elected official is entitled to (single or family). If the Council Member waives medical insurance, they will instead receive a $41.66/month ($499.92/year) flexible spending account benefit.

Former Council Members

Note: Upon 5 years of membership in CalPERS and subsequent retirement from the San Mateo City Council, former Council Members are eligible for an optional benefit of $385.00/month towards medical insurance.

Annual compensation of all of the City of San Mateo's elected officials, officers, and employees is available on the California State Controller's website.