[nonameiguess]

I would have never even thought to check until reading this, but apparently I make more than both the mayor of Dallas and the governor of Texas? I'm surprised they aren't paid more than they are. I suppose people who go into politics tend to already be rich and this is just another reason why.

[mynegation]

For many, this is an investment into a name recognition and making important connections. After they retire, they are hired by law and lobbying firms, financial institutions, and companies in other industries that may benefit from their connections (famous "revolving door") as lobbyists and power brokers. This is when and where they make most of their money.

[bumby]

Sometimes I wonder if the mindset on HN seems to unhealthily skew towards the “hustle”.

Believe it or not there are people who get into public service for the “service” aspect and not just because it’s some calculated career move.

[Spooky23]

Always. HN is business and tech.

[bumby]

It’s more the “unhealthy” part that concerns me, not necessarily the hustle.

Hustle in business is good for society. Unhealthy hustle where you forsake everything for some Pyrrhic victory is not.

[moosebear847]

The kinda people that make it to the top in politics, are the hustlers.

[bumby]

I don’t know that I have enough information to disagree broadly, but the OP was specifically about mayors. I’m not sure if I’d consider that the “top” of politics (granting its always somewhat subjective)

[ballenf]

Your job probably doesn't have the strange coincidence of land you own getting zoned commercial and increasing 10x in value by pure random chance.

[wsinks]

I can't believe that the Mayor of SF gets paid a $350k salary. I did not realize that.

[kilbuz]

What's not believable about that? High or low?

[wsinks]

For me it was higher than I expected. Even with SF's cost of living, I didn't realize it would be out of the low 200's. Just a broken expectation.

[souprock]

Some are already rich. Many get rich for unknown reasons while in office for decades. Hmmm. The pay is terrible for that level of responsibility and power, so rampant corruption is to be expected.

[reidjs]

You make more than them on paper*

[MangoCoffee]

well...we have United States Congress making million while their salary doesn't support such...so...who know.

[Spooky23]

Lol no. They make $175k.

[bumby]

I think they were referring to their wealth, not income

[MangoCoffee]

their overall wealth...so many millionaire Congress with salary of 175k....fishy?