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Kathy Hochul Leads U.S. Governors in Salary, $250K Annually

11/22/2025

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Kathy Hochul is the highest-paid U.S. governor, earning $250,000 annually.
Governor salaries range from $70,000 in Maine to an average of $167,128 across states, and Florida and Texas do not impose state income taxes; governors also receive benefits such as living in the governor's mansion and state-funded transportation.
Ron DeSantis, the Governor of Florida, earns over $1 million from investments and book deals.
Wealthy governors, such as JB Pritzker, may forgo state salaries.

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Story summary

Kathy Hochul is the highest-paid U.S. governor, earning $250,000 annually.
Governor salaries range from $70,000 in Maine to an average of $167,128 across states, and Florida and Texas do not impose state income taxes; governors also receive benefits such as living in the governor's mansion and state-funded transportation.
Ron DeSantis, the Governor of Florida, earns over $1 million from investments and book deals.
Wealthy governors, such as JB Pritzker, may forgo state salaries.