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Salary Comparisons
The information on these pages is presented to provide you with information about how our elected officials' salaries compare with their peers in other states and with public positions within the state of Washington.
The following chart compares the salary for the Governor of Washington with a few public managerial positions in the state.
| Position | Salary |
|---|---|
| U of W President | $882,100 |
| WSU President | $796,000 |
| Kirkland City Manager | $296,400 |
| ESD 101 Spokane | $291,768 |
| ESD 113 Tumwater | $268,175 |
| Walla Walla School Superintendent | $238,719 |
| Oak Harbor School Superintendent | $236,446 |
| Olympia City Manager | $234,228 |
| Governor | $204,205 |
|
Aberdeen School Superintendent
|
$197,845
|
| Port Angeles City Manager | $184,044 |
View additional comparative data on the following pages.
Legislative Salary Comparisons
Executive Branch Salary Comparisons
Comparison data was obtained by telephone and internet surveys by Commission staff.