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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Why this matters

Understanding governor salaries provides insight into state budget allocations and compensation for high-level public service. It can also spark discussions about fair compensation for public officials.

Key entitiesJosh Shapiro Kathy Hochul Gavin Newsom Maine

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The annual salaries of US state governors vary significantly
Josh Shapiro is the highest-paid governor in the US
Maine has the lowest-paid governor at $70,000

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Josh Shapiro is the highest-paid governor in the US

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The lowest governor salary is $70,000 in Maine

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Business InsiderMostly Factual38d 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...

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YahooMostly Factual38d ago