Councillors are people elected by the residents of Fife following local government elections. We have 75 councillors in Fife covering the 22 ward areas – together they make up Fife Council.
Some Councillors offer regular surgeries in their wards and others prefer to make appointments with constituents to discuss issues of concern. If you would like to find out how to arrange a meeting or about surgery times please call Members' Services on 03451 55 55 55 ext 442320.
Councillors' salaries and expenses
Councillors are paid for the work they do. Most councillors receive a basic salary of £26,839 each year (figures from 1 April 2026).
Those who have special responsibilities receive more.
- The Leader of the Council receives £62,797
- The Provost receives £47,099
- The Leader of the Opposition and the Senior Councillors receive £36,968
Related Publications
- Councillors' Expenses & Remuneration 2019/20
- Councillors' Expenses & Remuneration 2020/21
- Councillors' Expenses & Remuneration 2021/22
- Councillors' Expenses & Remuneration 2022/23
- Councillors' Expenses & Remuneration 2023/24
- Councillors' Expenses & Remuneration 2024/25
- Councillors' Expenses & Remuneration 2025/26
Register of interests
Each Councillor's Register of Interests document sits on their individual web page.
View the full Register of Interests
