New Hampshire state government salary
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This page describes the compensation, salaries, and benefits that New Hampshire's public employees receive from state and local government.
The 2008 municipal wage, salary and benefit data is available.
The state has a lot of information in its Human Resources site but it’s not neatly arranged in intelligible table suitable for posting.
[edit] Elected officials' Salaries
| Office | '09 Salary | Current Official |
|---|---|---|
| Governor | $113,834 | John Lynch |
| Secretary of State | $104,364 | William Gardner |
| Attorney General | $110,114 | Michael Delaney |
| Treasurer | $104,364 | Catherine Provencher |
The salary of New Hampshire's governor ranks 35th 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.[2]
[edit] Legislators' salary
New Hampshire state legislators make $200 per two-year term.[3] Legislators do not receive a per diem.[3]
[edit] Judicial salaries
| Position | '09 Salary | Current Justice |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Justice | $151,477 | Robert J. Lynn |
| Chief Associate Justice | $146,917 | Linda Dalianis |
| Associate Justice | $146,917 | James Duggan |
| Associate Justice | $146,917 | Carol Conboy |
| Associate Justice | $146,917 | Gary Hicks |
The salary of New Hampshire's chief justice ranks 24th among U.S. chief justices' salaries. The average salary earned by U.S. chief justices is $155,230. The median salary earned by U.S. chief justices is $151,284.[4]
The salary of New Hampshire's associate justices ranks 25th among U.S. associate justices' salaries. The average salary earned by U.S. associate justices is $151,142. The median salary earned by U.S. associate justices is $145,984.[4]
[edit] State and local employees
According to 2008 Census data, the state of New Hampshire and local governments in the state employed a total of 87,006 people.[5] Of those employees, 61,395 were full-time employees receiving a net pay of $241,494,405 per month and 25,611 were part-time employees paid $28,122,822 per month.[5] More than 60% of those employees, or 52,352 employees, were in education or higher education.[5]
Of the top 100 earners among state employees in 2008, 96 worked in the University System of New Hampshire.[6] That year, the hockey coach at the University of New Hampshire earned $382,000, making him the highest paid state employee; he made three times what the governor made.[6]
The state's transparency website launched in December 2010 includes a page to search what each state employee is paid found here. It is searchable by name, agency, job title and pay range.[7]
[edit] State employee benefits
[edit] Insurance
Life The State of New Hampshire offers employees a variety of life insurance programs and the employee's share of the premiums are paid through payroll deduction.[8] Insurance amounts range from $20,000, which is provided for by the state.[9] Employees have the option to increase the amount $80,000, and include a variety of options, including Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance and plans for dependents.[10]
Health Medical and dental benefits are available to all eligible NH State Employees on the 1st day of the month following the completion of one full month of full-time regular employment. For health insurance, the employee may choose between a POS and HMO.[11] The employee makes a bi-weekly contribution of $30[12] and the State pays the remainder of the premium for single and family plans. Part-Time employees may also be eligible for Health/Dental insurance.[13]
[edit] Retirement
New Hampshire Retirement System is a contributory public employee defined benefit pension plan.[14] Pensions are funded by employee contributions, employer contributions and trust fund assets.[14] Members who have at least 10 years of creditable service are vested and have earned their right to a pension.[15] Employees contribute 5% of their salary.[16]
The deferred compensation program allows state employees to build retirement savings tax deferred while reducing taxable income at the same time, through payroll deduction.[17]
The Portsmouth Herald reported that the state has been underfunding the retirement system due to a recession for several years, and as a result of this pension are underfunded by $3.7 billion.[18] By 2009, the New Hampshire Retirement System had only 58 percent of what’s needed to cover the fund’s obligations.[18]
[edit] Paid time off
Holidays The State of New Hampshire gives its employees 10 paid holidays.[19]
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- President’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veteran’s Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Vacation
In the first year of employment, employees earn one day of vacation per month.[20]
Vacation time earned[20]
| Years of Service | Days Earned per Month | Days Earned per Year | Maximum Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-8 yrs | 1.25 days | 15 | 32 |
| 9-15 yrs | 1.50 days | 18 | 38 |
| 16-20 yrs | 1.75 days | 21 | 44 |
| >-20 yrs | 2.00 days | 24 | 50 |
Sick
Sick time earned[20]
| Years of Service | Days Earned per Month | Days Earned per Year | Maximum Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-12 months | 1.25 days | 15 | 15 |
| 1-8 yrs | 1.25 days | 15 | 90 |
| 9-15 yrs | 1.25 days | 15 | 105 |
| 16-20 yrs | 1.25 days | 15 | 120 |
[edit] Other benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts provides a way for state employees to set aside money tax deferred through payroll deduction in order to pay for anticipated health expenses not covered by the health insurance plan.[21]
Employee Assistance Program is a confidential, voluntary resource provided by the Department of Health and Human Services to assist state employees and their families with a variety of life issues and challenges.[22]
[edit] Additional reading
- Public employee salary
- See sample transparency legislation at the Sunshine Standard
[edit] External links
- New Hampshire State Employee Information
- Homepage for State of New Hampshire
- State Budget Solutions, New Hampshire
- New Hampshire Human Resources
[edit] References
- ↑ The Council of States Governments The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11
- ↑ ‘‘The Council of State Governments,’’ “The Book of the States: 2008”
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 National Conference of State Legislators 2010 Legislator Compensation Data
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 The National Center for State Courts, "Judicial Salary Resource Center" as of Jan. 1, 2010
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 2008 New Hampshire Public Employment U.S. Census Data
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 New Hampshire Union Leader "UNH coach Umile tops pay list" January 25, 2009
- ↑ TransparentNH State Employee Pay Search
- ↑ Life Insurance
- ↑ Benefit Brochure
- ↑ Life Insurance
- ↑ Open Enrollment
- ↑ Contribution Chart
- ↑ Open Enrollment
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 NHRS Type of Plan
- ↑ NHRS Questions
- ↑ Benefits Brochure
- ↑ Deferred Compensation
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 New Hampshire Watchdog, Retirement system reforms paying off but there’s a long way to go, August 2, 2010
- ↑ Holidays
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 Benefit Brochure
- ↑ Flexible Spending Accounts
- ↑ Employee Assistance Program
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