The Mayor of Kaohsiung is the head of the Kaohsiung City Government, Taiwan and is elected to a four-year term.

The current mayor is Chen Chi-mai who took office since 24 August 2020.

Empire of Japan Kuomintang China Democratic Socialist Party Democratic Progressive Party During this era, Kaohsiung was called "Takao" (高雄; たかお).

All of the mayors were appointed by the Empire of Japan.