Hampton City Council recently decided to raise the mayor’s salary to $47,000 and council members’ salaries to $43,000 starting July 1, 2025, under a new state law that allows higher pay based on city size.
Hampton City Council Votes to Double Mayor and Council Salaries by 2025
According to the article in The Virginian Pilot, the Hampton City Council recently voted unanimously to increase the salaries for the mayor and council members, starting from July 1, 2025. Under the new state law based on city population, the mayor’s salary will rise to $47,000, and council members will earn $43,000, up from the current $25,000 and $23,000, respectively.
This decision follows a new law passed by the General Assembly, allowing cities to nearly double the maximum earnings for local elected officials if approved by city councils. The ordinance also includes plans for gradual salary increases in future years, aligned with raises given to full-time city employees. Mayor Donnie Tuck, not seeking re-election, emphasized the need for higher pay to attract younger candidates and acknowledged the demanding hours of the job.
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$47,000 Mayor Salary: Hampton City Council Approves Significant Pay Increase (PHOTO: Daily Press)
Virginia Cities Adjust Salaries After 25 Years; Residents Divided on Pay Increases
Furthermore, the Virginia law permitting these raises goes into effect this July, marking the first opportunity in 25 years for city councils statewide to adjust their salaries. Similar decisions have been made in other cities like Portsmouth and Richmond, where there has been both support and opposition from residents. During public hearings, concerns were raised about the cost, while one resident expressed support, believing competitive salaries are crucial for attracting capable leaders to city council roles.
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