1998 Wakefield Metropolitan District Council election

The 1998 Wakefield Metropolitan District Council election took place on 7 May 1998 to elect members of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council in West Yorkshire, England. One-third of the council was up for election and the Labour party kept overall control of the council.

After the election, the composition of the council was
 * Labour 59
 * Conservative 2
 * Independent 1
 * Vacant 1