Elected officials across York County and neighboring Lancaster County receive a broad range of salaries, reflecting the size and scope of each jurisdiction’s responsibilities. Officials in Rock Hill and York County receive the highest compensation among local governments, while Tega Cay officials are the lowest paid in the region.
City Mayors and Council Members
Rock Hill, the largest city in York County, provides the highest pay for its elected municipal officials. The mayor earns $28,023.84 annually, and each council member receives $17,844.32.
Other municipalities offer significantly lower compensation. The mayor of York earns $10,700.04 per year, followed by Fort Mill at $10,600, Clover at $8,500, and Tega Cay at $6,000.
City council members in smaller towns also receive lower compensation. In Fort Mill, members earn $7,000 annually, followed by York at $6,800.04 and Clover at $6,000. Tega Cay council members receive $3,600.
County Government Salaries
At the county level, York County Council’s Chair earns $25,234.08 annually, with council members receiving $21,975.30. No specific figures were listed for Vice Chair or Secretary positions.
Lancaster County Council provides more evenly distributed compensation. The Chair earns $15,500, while the Vice Chair and Secretary each receive $14,500. Council members are paid $13,000 per year.
School Board Compensation
School board compensation varies considerably. Fort Mill, Clover, and York school board members are unpaid. Rock Hill school board members receive monthly stipends—$700 for the chair and $600 for other members. Lancaster school board members are paid the highest, with the chair receiving $1,027 per month and members earning $927 per month.
Overview
These salary figures highlight significant differences in compensation across local governments in York County and Lancaster County. Larger municipalities and county councils tend to offer higher pay, reflecting their broader administrative responsibilities and larger constituencies.
| Council (Annually) | Mayor/Chair | Vice/Pro Tem | Secretary | Council Members |
| Tega Cay | 6,000.00 | 3,600.00 | ||
| Fort Mill | 10,600.00 | 7,000.00 | ||
| Rock Hill | 28,023.84 | 17,844.32 | ||
| York | 10,700.04 | 7,300.02 | 6,800.04 | |
| Clover | 8,500.00 | 6,000.00 | ||
| Lancaster | 11,000.00 | 9,000.00 | ||
| York County Council | 25,234.08 | 21,975.30 | ||
| Lancaster County Council | 15,500.00 | 14,500.00 | 14,500.00 | 13,000.00 |
| School Board (monthly) | ||||
| Fort Mill | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Rock Hill | 700.00 | 600.00 | ||
| Clover | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| York | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Lancaster | 1,027.00 | 927.00 |
Sources:
Salary data compiled from local government records for Tega Cay, Fort Mill, Rock Hill, York, Clover, Lancaster, York County Council, Lancaster County Council, and local school districts.
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