Politics & Government
Here Are The Salaries For Minnesota's Top Politicians: List
This is how much the top lawmakers and judges make in Minnesota.
MINNESOTA — Have you ever wondered how much Minnesota's top politicians get paid? The amount of money the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, state auditor, secretary of state, and the judges make is determined by state law.
The salary for legislators is decided by the Legislative Salary Council.
According to the Minnesota House Research Department, the salaries for Minnesota's top politicians are as follows:
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Salaries for Constitutional Officers
- Governor: $127,639
- Attorney General: $121,248
- State Auditor: $108,485
- Secretary of State: $95,722
- Lt. Governor: $82,959
Salaries for Judges
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- Supreme Court, chief $195,467
- Supreme Court, justice $177,697
- Court of Appeals, chief $175,808
- Court of Appeals, judge $167,437
- District Court, chief $165,037
- District Court, judge $157,178
State legislators (Senators and Representatives)
- $45,000
The salary for United States Senators and Representatives is determined and paid for by the federal government. Those serving in the U.S. Senate and House are paid $174,000 per year.
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