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CPI
2023 317.477
2025 335.989 public hearing May 7, 2025
Proposed Percent Increase 5.83%publish April 15 & 22
Proposed Changes to take Affect January 2026
Current Proposed Proposed Proposed
Wage
Calculated
Increase*
Annual
Wage
Pay Period Wage-
26/Year
Mayor 94,243$ 5,496$ 99,739$ 3,836.11$
Council Member 10,980$ 641$ 11,621$ 446.96$
Council President 12,408$ 724$ 13,132$ 505.08$
*Rounded up to whole number
Idaho Code 50-203
Proposed as of 1/1/2026 Pocatello Idaho Falls
Mayor 99,740$ 104,449$
Council Member 15,240$ 15,667$
Council President 15,240$ 15,667$
The officials of each city shall consist of a mayor and either four (4) or six (6) councilmen
whose compensation shall be fixed by ordinance published at least seventy-five (75) days
before any general city election, which ordinance shall be effective for all said officials
commencing on January 1 following said election and continuing until changed pursuant to this
section.