Salaries of Elected Officials
Salaries Effective December 3, 2007 through November 30, 2008
| Elected Officials | Monthly Salary | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Governor | $17,681.56 | $212,179 |
| Lieutenant Governor | $13,261.17 | $159,134 |
| Attorney General | $15,358.43 | $184,301 |
| Secretary of State | $13,261.17 | $159,134 |
| Controller | $14,145.25 | $169,743 |
| Treasurer | $14,145.25 | $169,743 |
| Superintendent of Public Instruction | $15,358.43 | $184,301 |
| Insurance Commissioner | $14,145.25 | $169,743 |
| Members, Board of Equalization | $13,261.17 | $159,134 |
| Speaker of the Assembly | $11,136.56 | $133,639 |
| President Pro Tem of the Senate | $11,136.56 | $133,639 |
| Minority Floor Leader | $11,136.56 | $133,639 |
| Majority Floor Leader | $10,410.29 | $124,923 |
| Second Ranking Minority Leader | $10,410.29 | $124,923 |
| All Other Legislators | $9,684.01 | $116,208 |
California Citizens Compensation Commission
The California Citizens Compensation Commission established these salaries. If you're interested in attending a public meeting of the Commission, please read the Commission's latest meeting announcement.
Commission History
- On April 22, 2008, the Commission met but did not vote. The Commission decided to meet again before June 30 to vote on changes to salaries and benefits, if any.
- On June 18, 2007, the Commission met and voted to provide a 5 percent salary increase for the Attorney General and Superintendent of Public Instruction and a 2.75 percent increase for the other offices listed.
- On June 23, 2006, the Commission met and voted to increase the salaries for Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Controller, Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Insurance Commissioner, and Board of Equalization members by 18 percent. The Commission voted to increase salaries for all members of the Legislature by 2 percent.
- On May 23, 2005, the Commission met and voted to increase legislators' salaries 12 percent.
- On May 21, 2004, the Commission met and voted not to change salaries and benefits.
- On June 30, 2003, the Commission met and voted not to change salaries and benefits.
- On March 14, 2002, the Commission met and voted not to change salaries and benefits.
- On April 12, 2001, the Commission met and voted not to change salaries and benefits.
- On March 16, 2000, the Commission voted on salaries effective December 4, 2000 through December 2, 2001.
- On June 5, 1990, California voters approved Proposition 112, establishing the Commission.
Updated May 8, 2008 at 10:56 AM.
