Hawaii state government salary
From Sunshine Review
This page describes the compensation, salaries, and benefits that Hawaii's public employees receive from state and local government.
Governor Linda Lingle currently earns $123,480, while Lieutenant Governor James Aiona earns $120,444; most state legislators earn $48,708.[1]
| Office | '07 Salary | Current Official |
|---|---|---|
| Governor | $117,600 | Linda Lingle |
| Lieutenant Governor | $105,000 | Duke Aiona |
| Attorney General | $114,708 | Mark Bennett |
The salary of Hawaii's governor ranks 31st among U.S. governors' salaries. The average salary earned by U.S. governors is $128,735. The median salary earned by U.S. governors is $129,962.
| Position | '08 Salary | Current Justice |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Justice | $181,476 | Ronald Moon |
| Associate Justice | $174,984 | Paula Nakayama |
| Associate Justice | $174,984 | Simeon Acoba |
| Associate Justice | $174,984 | James Duffy |
| Associate Justice | $174,984 | Mark Recktenwald |
The salary of Hawaii's chief justice ranks 6th among U.S. chief justices' salaries. The average salary earned by U.S. chief justices is $154,707. The median salary earned by U.S. chief justices is $151,284.
The salary of Hawaii's associate justices ranks 8th among U.S. associate justices' salaries. The average salary earned by U.S. associate justices is $149,687. The median salary earned by U.S. associate justices is $145,983.
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- ↑ Honolulu Advertiser, "Legislature advances pay freeze for top Hawaii officials, judges: State administrators, judiciary, Legislature would be affected," February 14, 2009
- ↑ ‘‘The Council of State Governments,’’ “The Book of the States: 2008”
- ↑ The National Center for State Courts, "Judicial Salary Resource Center"
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