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New Mayor Zohran Mamdani to Earn $260K, First Muslim Leader

1/7/2026

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Zohran Mamdani will earn nearly $260,000 annually as New York City Mayor, matching former Mayor Eric Adams' salary.
The salary represents an 80% increase from Mamdani's pay as a state assemblyman.
His pay exceeds New York City's median household income of about $80,000.
Sworn in on January 1, Mamdani is the first Muslim mayor and plans to move to Gracie Mansion to address safety and affordability.

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Zohran Mamdani will earn nearly $260,000 annually as New York City Mayor, matching former Mayor Eric Adams' salary.
The salary represents an 80% increase from Mamdani's pay as a state assemblyman.
His pay exceeds New York City's median household income of about $80,000.
Sworn in on January 1, Mamdani is the first Muslim mayor and plans to move to Gracie Mansion to address safety and affordability.