Most state politicians get re-elected and they have significant power over the way we live. Power, money, no accountability, and you don’t work too hard may all be very good reasons to run for office. If you have integrity and tell the truth, you would be a unique but well worth the following money!
I have selected several states for you to compare the states and how much your legislators earn for the time they work. Remember they also receive a pension. Most states calculate the pension on the highest salary they achieve and the length of time in the legislature. Source: USA Today
State Salary Length of ’10-’11 Salary per Month
Legislative Session Rounded (my calc)
Alaska $50,400 3.5 months $14,400
Maryland $43,500 3.0 months $14,500
Montana $4,212 4.0 months $ 1,100
Texas $7,200 6.0 months $ 1,200
West Virginia $26,000 2.0 months $13,000
North Carolina $14,000 4.0 months $ 7,100
The monthly salary for most state legislators is much higher than your typical salary. You also get a pension and power is your goal.
As an example, in Texas, legislators link their pensions to judges that make $125,000 per year and NOT based on their $7,200 salary. So politicians can say they have not raised their salaries but their pension may be much higher than what you expect.
In North Carolina, how can I work for 4 months as a legislator and retain a job for the balance of the year? So, is it safe to say that “Joe the Plumber” is not a legislator?
Are they economists?
Are they attorneys?
Are they school teachers?
What sets them apart from the rest of us? The thirst for power or the financial security to allow them to seek power or do they have high ideals to do right?
So………………what do you think? Oh by the way, the Congress takes more time OFF from work than most state legislators work in a session.
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