Washington state government salary
From Sunshine Review
This page describes the compensation, salaries, and benefits that Washington's public employees receive from state and local government.
One man by the name of Louis Bloom has assembled (via FOIA) a very thorough listing of 2007 Washington State Employees, Job Title and Salaries.
| Office | '07 Salary | Current Official |
|---|---|---|
| Governor | $163,618 | Christine Gregoire |
| Lieutenant Governor | $92,106 | Brad Owen |
| Secretary of State | $114,657 | Sam Reed |
| Attorney General | $148,744 | Rob McKenna |
| Treasurer | $114,657 | Jim McIntire |
The salary of Washington's governor ranks 7th 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 | $164,221 | Charles Johnson |
| Associate Justice | $164,221 | Barbara Madsen |
| Associate Justice | $164,221 | Gerry Alexander |
| Associate Justice | $164,221 | Richard Sanders |
| Associate Justice | $164,221 | Tom Chambers |
| Associate Justice | $164,221 | Susan Owens |
| Associate Justice | $164,221 | Mary Fairhurst |
| Associate Justice | $164,221 | James Johnson |
| Associate Justice | $164,221 | Debra Stephens |
The salary of Washington's chief justice ranks 18th 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 Washington's associate justices ranks 13th 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.
[edit] Helpful links
Washington State Employment Opportunities
[edit] References
- ↑ ‘‘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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