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US State Governors' Salaries Ranked
Reports detail and rank the salaries of governors across all US states, providing a comprehensive overview of their compensation.
11 May, 15:34 — 11 May, 15:34
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Business InsiderMostly Factual41d ago
Here's how much the governor of every US state makes, ranked
Josh Shapiro is the highest-paid governor in the US. Emilee Chinn/Getty Images The annual salaries of state governors vary, with the lowest being $70,000 in Maine. Josh Shapiro, Kathy Hochul, and Gavin Newsom are among the highest-paid US governors. The average annual salary for a state governor is $171,479 in 2026. In some states, being the governor doesn't automatically make you a top earner. There's a wide range in what state governors earn each year, from $70,000 in Maine to $253,870 in...
Read full article →YahooMostly Factual41d ago
Here's how much the governor of every US state makes, ranked
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