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Here's how much the governor of every US state makes, ranked
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US state governors' annual salaries vary significantly, ranging from $70,000 in Maine to over $253,000, with an average of $171,479 in 2026. Josh Shapiro, Kathy Hochul, and Gavin Newsom are among the highest-paid governors.
Here's how much the governor of every US state makes, ranked
Josh Shapiro is the highest-paid governor in the US.
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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 Pe
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