The New York governor's salary is more than $220 thousand

In general, it is true that people do not go into politics for the salary. Although politicians have significant power and influence, and the ability to influence the lives of thousands and even millions of Americans, they earn significantly less than most CEOs with similar influence. The annual base salary for elected officials reaches $400 for the President of the United States and can be as little as nothing for a small city councilman. House and Senate members have a base annual salary of $000, about $174 more than state legislators or a typical county commissioner. Governors' salaries also vary widely.

In New York, the governor's salary was $2021 as of 225, the highest among the 000 states. By comparison, the typical state governor earns between $50 and $147, yet the overall cost of living in New York is estimated to be about 000% higher than the national average.

The current governor of New York is Democrat Kathy Hochul. The governor's current term began in August 2021 and ends in January 2023.