NYC Schools chancellor makes whopping $363K — more than Mayor Mamdani: source
New York City Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels earns $363,000 annually, surpassing the salary of Mayor Zohran Mamdani. This significant pay increase of over $100,000 from his previous role has raised questions about transparency in city government. City Hall has not confirmed Samuels' salary despite multiple requests from the media.
- ▪Kamar Samuels makes $363,000 a year as NYC Schools Chancellor.
- ▪Mayor Zohran Mamdani's salary is $258,750, which is lower than Samuels'.
- ▪Samuels received a raise of over $100,000 when appointed by Mamdani.
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Metro NYC Schools chancellor makes whopping $363K — more than Mayor Mamdani: source By David Spector Published May 31, 2026, 12:16 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google New York City Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels makes an eye-watering $363,000 a year, The Post has learned. His boss, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, is paid $258,750 by city taxpayers. The schools chancellor received an over $100,000 raise from his district superintendent job when Mamdani hand-picked him to run the Department of Education. New York City Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels makes $363,000 a year, The Post has learned. Bloomberg via Getty Images Samuels makes more than Mamdani, who is paid $258,750 by city taxpayers.
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