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Ben McNulty

Avg Councillor Salary

$118,323

FY2026 at Wellington City Council

Current Council Role

Deputy Mayor

Wellington City Council

Professional Background

Updated 12 Feb 2026

No biographical information available

Education

Not specified

Qualifications

None listed

Local Government Salary & Role History

2 roles
YearCouncilRoleWardSalary
FY2026Wellington City CouncilDeputy Mayor(current)Takapū/Northern Ward$118,323(avg)(highest)
FY2025Wellington City CouncilDeputy Mayor(current)Takapū/Northern Ward$113,353(avg)
FY2024Wellington City CouncilCouncillorTakapū/Northern Ward$105,283(avg)
FY2023Wellington City CouncilCouncillorTakapū/Northern Ward$105,283(avg)

Salary data from Remuneration Authority via NZ Taxpayers' Union analysis. Mayor/Chair salaries are individual; councillor salaries marked "(avg)" are council averages as individual councillor pay is not itemized.

Local Government

2 roles
Deputy Mayor(Takapū/Northern Ward)Current
Wellington City Council
2025-10-01 – present
$118,323avg FY2026
Councillor(Takapū/Northern Ward)Former
Wellington City Council
2022-10-08 – 2025-10-11
$118,323avg FY2026

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