How much are California's top officials paid? Here's the official breakdown
From the Governor to state legislators, find out how much California's top elected officials earn. We break down the official salary figures and look at how they've changed over the past decade.
Curious about the salaries of California's top elected officials? The compensation for the state's leaders is determined by the California Citizens Compensation Commission, which sets the official pay rates for the Governor, legislators, and other constitutional officers.
Let's dive into the most recently reported salary figures for the leaders shaping policy in the Golden State.
A Look at the Current Salaries
The Governor of California earns a salary of $242,295, the highest among the state's constitutional officers. The Attorney General and the Superintendent of Public Instruction follow, each with a salary of $210,460.
Here's a list of the current official salaries:
- Governor: $242,295
- Lieutenant Governor: $181,721
- Attorney General: $210,460
- Controller: $193,835
- Treasurer: $193,835
- Secretary of State: $181,721
- Superintendent of Public Instruction: $210,460
- Insurance Commissioner: $193,835
- Member, Board of Equalization: $181,721
In the State Legislature, compensation varies by leadership role:
- Members, State Legislature: $132,703
- Assembly Speaker/Senate President Pro Tem: $152,607
- Minority Floor Leader: $152,607
- Majority Floor Leader: $142,656
- Second Ranking Minority Leader: $142,656
This consistent growth is managed by the California Citizens Compensation Commission, an independent body designed to set these salaries without political influence. By regularly adjusting compensation, the commission aims to ensure that pay reflects the significant responsibilities of governing the nation's most populous state, making the details of public service compensation a matter of public record.
