Here's how much the governor of every US state makes, ranked from lowest to highest salaries

Here's how much the governor of every US state makes, ranked from lowest to highest salaries

Josh Shapiro is the highest-paid governor in the US.Emilee Chinn/Getty ImagesThe 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 ye…