Frank Scarpitti now takes home over $308,000 a year, following a salary increase of about eight to nine percent for council members in the city’s recent remuneration report.
Markham’s mayor now earns more than $308,000 a year, after council salaries increased by roughly eight to nine per cent in the city’s latest remuneration disclosure.
According to the city’s yearly statement on pay and expenses, Mayor Frank Scarpitti’s total earnings climbed from $283,899 to $308,179 in 2025, marking an increase of around $24,280.
This amount includes compensation from the City of Markham as well as the Region of York and associated municipal agencies such as Markham District Energy and Alectra.
Regional Councillor Michael Chan saw his pay rise to $178,356 from $170,467, while Jim Jones’s salary went up to $169,516 from $161,182.
Regional councillors Joe Li and Alan Ho both experienced increases in their pay from $157,182 to $165,016.
For ward councillors, most saw their salaries go up from around $102,382 to approximately $111,233-reflecting a similar percentage hike.
Councillor Andrew Keyes’ earnings rose to $124,233 from $112,006 while Amanda Collucci’s pay increased from $103,382 to $112,733.
The report also highlights discretionary expenses like mileage reimbursements for meetings and conferences as well as costs related to advertising and office supplies. It includes council-directed expenses like training sessions and business missions too.
Mayor Scarpitti’s discretionary spending rose slightly from 25 ,450 dollars to 26 ,263 dollars , while other councillors’ expenses varied based on travel needs , events , and various activities. p >
According to the report , the total remuneration figures do not include benefits. p >
Under Ontario law , municipalities must publicly disclose elected officials’ salaries and expenses every year. p >
