• Gaston County, North Carolina, released the 2025-2026 fiscal year salaries for elected officials and city managers. • Notable salary increases include the Kings Mountain city manager (35% increase) and the Gaston County manager (13% increase). • While some salaries saw increases, others, such as the mayor and town council in Cramerton, saw decreases.

Gaston County’s local elected leaders and appointed city managers are compensated for the services they provide.

Here s a look at changes from the 2024-25 fiscal year to the 2025-26 fiscal year.

These numbers are rounded down or up to the nearest whole dollar.

Belmont

City manager’s salary

2024-25: $206,336

2025-26: $225,195.10

City council’s salary

2024-25: $9,865

2025-26: $9,865

Mayor pro-tem’s salary

2024-25: $10,907

2025

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