The article discusses the salaries of the mayors of Helsinki, Tampere, and Turku, highlighting that the mayor of Helsinki, Daniel Sazonov, receives the highest salary among the three, at 16,097 euros per month. In comparison, the mayor of Tampere, Ilmari Nurminen, earns 15,669 euros, while the mayor of Turku, Piia Elo, earns 13,735 euros monthly. It is noted that alongside their base salaries, mayors in Helsinki and Turku can also receive meeting fees that can increase their monthly earnings by an additional 2,000 to 2,400 euros.

Despite all three mayors' earnings being at ministerial levels, none have an official car benefit. The report emphasizes that these salaries reflect the significant responsibilities associated with managing large urban centers in Finland, where municipal leaders are expected to navigate complex social and economic issues. The disclosure of these salary figures may spark discussions about public sector compensation and the accountability of elected officials in the context of Finnish governance.