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flag NSW council CEOs in Hunter and Central Coast earn more than Premier Chris Minns, with some exceeding $562,000.

flag Five Hunter and Central Coast councils in New South Wales pay their chief executives more than Premier Chris Minns, whose salary is $431,540. flag Central Coast Council’s CEO earns over $562,000, while City of Newcastle’s Jeremy Bath takes home $528,366, and Maitland’s Jeff Smith earns $483,388. flag Cessnock and Lake Macquarie CEOs also exceed $470,000, surpassing salaries at several Sydney councils. flag Bath’s total compensation reaches $608,366 with additional board income. flag Councils cite large populations, complex services like water and sewer management, and strong financial performance as justification. flag The nine Hunter councils spend nearly $4 million annually on CEO salaries, with a median of $444,063, close to the $464,000 median for Sydney councils. flag Pay is determined by independent panels based on size, complexity, and market benchmarks.

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