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Mayor

Lead community engagement and policy development to drive sustainable urban projects and improve residents' quality of life in your city.

30 000 – 150 000 USD ($)
Average salary / year
Bachelor's degree
Education level
00
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
Several years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
Several years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare

Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
30 000 – 50 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
50 000 – 90 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
90 000 – 150 000 USD/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — United States

Entry routes often include election to local councils or active participation in community leadership roles, building a public profile and experience.

Training — United States

Becoming a mayor typically requires a bachelor's degree in political science or public administration, complemented by leadership training and community involvement.

The job market — United States

Mayors are employed primarily by municipal governments, with demand influenced by local elections and community needs.

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