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Why El Paso’s mayor, city representatives are getting a 15% pay raise
By Elida S. Perez at El Paso Matters
· June 24, 2026
· 4 min read
The El Paso mayor and city representatives will each receive a 15% pay raise next fiscal year as part of a City Charter amendment previously approved by voters.
The raise will boost city representative salaries from $63,183 to $72,800 and the mayor’s salary from $94,775 to $109,200, effective ...
Key takeaway The current budget for the mayor and City Council’s administrative and discretionary expenditures is about $2.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The 15% pay raise for El Paso's mayor and city representatives comes as the city prepares for a new fiscal year with a projected budget increase of about 9%. This salary boost, tied to the El Paso County area median household income, will bring city representative salaries to $72,800 and the mayor's salary to $109,200. As the city's budget grows, so do the costs, and residents can expect to see changes in their tax bills, with the average homeowner potentially paying about $105 more in city taxes next year. The charter amendment that led to this pay raise was approved by 57% of El Paso voters in 2018, aiming to align city officials' salaries with the local median household income. With the city's budget debate underway, it's crucial for residents to stay informed about how their tax dollars are being allocated and how these changes will impact the community.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: El Paso Matters ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? The El Paso mayor and city representatives will each receive a 15% pay raise next fiscal year as part of a City Charter amendment previously approved by voters.
The raise will boost city representative salaries from $63,183 to $72,800 and the mayor’s salary from $94,775 to $109,200, effective ...
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