[Slideshow] Here’s the salary of every governor in the United States

United States governors' salaries range depending on the state, although they hold the same title.

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According to the Council of State Governments (CSG), current annual earnings range from $70,000 to $195,000. Most governors are paid about $125,000, but five governors get a five-figure salary.

Currently, out of the 50 governors, 27 are Republicans and 23 are Democrats. While the pay might be pale in comparison with some CEOs, working as a governor can be a great stepping stone in a political career. After all, 17 of the 45 presidents of the United States were governor.

Here are the 50 governors, their salary and party affiliation, listed in alphabetical order by state.

1. Alabama

Wikipedia

Governor: Kay Ivey (Republican)
Salary: $120,395

2. Alaska

Wikipedia

Governor: Mike Dunleavy (Republican)
Salary: $145,000

3. Arizona

Gage Skidmore | Flickr

Governor: Doug Ducey (Republican)
Salary: $95,000

4. Arkansas

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Governor: Asa Hutchinson (Republican)
Salary: $143,820

5. California

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Governor: Gavin Newsom (Democrat)
Salary: $195,803

6. Colorado

Wikipedia

Governor: Jared Polis (Democrat)
Salary: $90,000

7. Connecticut

Wikipedia

Governor: Ned Lamont (Democrat)
Salary: $150,000

8. Delaware

Wikipedia

Governor: John Carney (Democrat)
Salary: $171,000

9. Florida

Wikipedia

Governor: Ron DeSantis (Republican)
Salary: $130,273

10. Georgia

Wikipedia

Governor: Brian Kemp (Republican)
Salary: $139,339

11. Hawaii

Wikipedia

Governor: David Ige (Democrat)
Salary: $155,592

12. Idaho

Governor: Brad Little (Republican)
Salary: $124,436

13. Illinois

Wikipedia

Governor: J.B. Pritzker (Democrat)
Salary: $177,412

14. Indiana

Governor Eric Holcomb | Flickr

Governor: Eric Holcomb (Republican)
Salary: $121,233

15. Iowa

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Governor: Kim Reynolds (Republican)
Salary: $130,000

16. Kansas

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Governor: Laura Kelly (Democrat)
Salary: $99,636

17. Kentucky

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Governor: Matt Bevin (Republican)
Salary: $145,992

18. Louisiana

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Governor: John Bel Edwards (Democrat)
Salary: $130,000

19. Maine

Wikipedia

Governor: Janet Mills (Democrat)
Salary: $70,000

20. Maryland

Wikipedia

Governor: Larry Hogan (Republican)
Salary: $170,000

21. Massachusetts

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Governor: Charlie Baker (Republican)
Salary: $151,800

22. Michigan

Governor: Gretchen Whitmer (Democrat)
Salary: $159,300

23. Minnesota

United States Congress | Wikimedia Commons

Governor: Tim Waltz (Democrat)
Salary: $127,629

24. Mississippi

US Department of Agriculture | Wikimedia Commons

Governor: Phil Bryant (Republican)
Salary: $122,160

25. Missouri

Office of Missouri Governor | Wikipedia

Governor: Mike Parson (Republican)
Salary: $133,821

26. Montana

Gage Skidmore | Flickr

Governor: Steve Bullock (Democrat)
Salary: $115,505

27. Nebraska

Wikipedia

Governor: Pete Ricketts (Republican)
Salary: $105,000

28. Nevada

Erik Gloege | Wikipedia

Governor: Steve Sisolak (Democrat)
Salary: $149,573

29. New Hampshire

Wikipedia

Governor: Chris Sununu (Republican)
Salary: $127,443

30. New Jersey

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Governor: Phil Murphy (Democrat)
Salary: $175,000

31. New Mexico

Wikipedia

Governor: Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democrat)
Salary: $110,000

32. New York

Wikipedia

Governor: Andrew Cuomo (Democrat)
Salary: $179,000

33. North Carolina

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Governor: Roy Cooper (Democrat)
Salary: $144,349

34. North Dakota

Office of Governor | Wikimedia Commons

Governor: Doug Burgum (Republican)
Salary: $129,096

35. Ohio

Vivien McClain Photography | Wikimedia Commons

Governor: Mike DeWine (Republican)
Salary: $148,886

36. Oklahoma

White House | Wikimedia Commons

Governor: Kevin Stitt (Republican)
Salary: $147,000

37. Oregon

Wikipedia

Governor: Kate Brown (Democrat)
Salary: $98,600

38. Pennsylvania

Governor Tom Wolf | Wikipedia

Governor: Tom Wolf (Democrat)
Salary: $194,850

39. Rhode Island

Gina Raimondo | Flickr

Governor: Gina Raimondo (Democrat)
Salary: $139,695

40. South Carolina

South Carolina State Government | Wikipedia

Governor: Henry McMaster (Republican)
Salary: $106,078

41. South Dakota

United States Congress | Wikipedia

Governor: Kristi Noem (Republican)
Salary: $112,214

42. Tennessee

Lynn Freeny | Flickr

Governor: Bill Lee (Republican)
Salary: $119,116

43. Texas

Gage Skidmore | Flickr

Governor: Greg Abbott (Republican)
Salary: $153,750

44. Utah

US Department of Agriculture | Flickr

Governor: Gary R. Herbert (Republican)
Salary: $150,000

45. Vermont

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Governor: Phil Scott (Republican)
Salary: $166,046

46. Virginia

Craig | Flickr

Governor: Ralph Northam (Democrat)
Salary: $175,000

47. Washington

Governor Jay Inslee | Flickr

Governor: Jay Inslee (Democrat)
Salary: $175,353

48. West Virginia

Governor Jim Justice | Flickr

Governor: Jim Justice (Republican)
Salary: $150,000

49. Wisconsin

Tony Evers | Flickr

Governor: Tony Evers (Democrat)
Salary: $146,786

50. Wyoming

Mr. Satterly | Wikimedia Commons

Governor: Mark Gordon (Republican)
Salary: $105,000