West Virginia state government salary
From Sunshine Review
This page describes the compensation, salaries, and benefits that West Virginia's public employees receive from state and local government.
The Herald Dispatch has this WV State Employees Pay Database.
| Office | '07 Salary | Current Official |
|---|---|---|
| Governor | $95,000 | Joe Manchin |
| Secretary of State | $70,000 | Natalie Tennant |
| Attorney General | $85,000 | Darrell McGraw |
| Treasurer | $75,000 | John Perdue |
The salary of West Virginia's governor ranks 44th 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 | $121,000 | Joseph Albright |
| Associate Justice | $121,000 | Brent Benjamin |
| Associate Justice | $121,000 | Robin Jean Davis |
| Associate Justice | $121,000 | Menis Ketchum |
| Associate Justice | $121,000 | Margaret Workman |
The salary of West Virginia's chief justice ranks 47th 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 West Virginia's associate justices ranks 44th 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
West Virginia 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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