NYS Lawmakers Aren’t Compensated Enough

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Proposed pay hike would give NYS lawmakers 26% raise, outpacing Congressional pay

New York State lawmakers are the highest paid state legislature in the country, thanks to a $32,000 raise in 2022 that pushed their annual pay to $142,000.Desp

cbs6albany.com

 

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Like we need another reason to desert this fucking cesspool of entitlement and fraud. If you’re stuck here behind enemy lines like me, not sure how this doesn’t make your blood boil………

 

[FP1201]

Proposed pay hike would give NYS lawmakers 26% raise, outpacing Congressional pay

New York State lawmakers are the highest paid state legislature in the country, thanks to a $32,000 raise in 2022 that pushed their annual pay to $142,000.Desp

cbs6albany.com

"Not only have we run it into the ground, but we're paying ourselves even more for doing so!" See you in Miami!

 

[TEOTWAWKI inc.]

Like we need another reason to desert this fucking cesspool of entitlement and fraud. If you’re stuck here behind enemy lines like me, not sure how this doesn’t make your blood boil………

I left for many things I hate about NY. This previous salary increase certainly wasn't a deciding factor on its own, but it moved the needle further into the red in my number one issue that absolutely fucking pisses me off to no end. TAXES!!!

If I was a single issue voter, that issue would be taxes. If you ever see me in the national news headlines, it will be because the FBI is involved, and I promise I was only mad about taxes.

 

[Saltwater60]

They make way more than their stated salary. They make money for serving on committees, per diem, office allowances, travel expenses.
These folks should make the average of what their constituents make. They want a raise get me one this year and then it will be reflected in their pay the following year.

 

[TEOTWAWKI inc.]

They make way more than their stated salary. They make money for serving on committees, per diem, office allowances, travel expenses.
These folks should make the average of what their constituents make. They want a raise get me one this year and then it will be reflected in their pay the following year.

I have thought the same thing for a long time. The compensation package should be the mean or median income of their constituents. Probably the lower of the two.

 

[Tisto]

They make way more than their stated salary. They make money for serving on committees, per diem, office allowances, travel expenses.
These folks should make the average of what their constituents make. They want a raise get me one this year and then it will be reflected in their pay the following year.

You didn't even mention the kickbacks and the money they steal from their re-election campaign.

 

[Parzival]

$22,400 a year plus $240 daily per diem when in session here in SC.

 

[TEOTWAWKI inc.]

$22,400 a year plus $240 daily per diem when in session here in SC.

Maybe $50k total?

 

[GOPerfect]

They are doing such a great job, they deserve the extra pay

 

[GOPerfect]

Tennessee....

As of late 2025, Tennessee state legislators receive a base annual salary of $33,060. In addition to this salary, members receive daily expenses (per diem) of $379.44 per day while in session, with reduced rates for those living closer to the Capitol.

 

[TEOTWAWKI inc.]

Tennessee....

As of late 2025, Tennessee state legislators receive a base annual salary of $33,060. In addition to this salary, members receive daily expenses (per diem) of $379.44 per day while in session, with reduced rates for those living closer to the Capitol.

I think (for the most part) TN lawmakers are doing a pretty good job. I really don't mind paying them because they make this a state I choose to live in.

 

[GOPerfect]

I think (for the most part) TN lawmakers are doing a pretty good job. I really don't mind paying them because they make this a state I choose to live in.

I have met a couple fellas from the capitol. They are good folk for the most part. I have sat in the audience of a couple sessions, they really do seem/appear to care.

 

[TEOTWAWKI inc.]

For some strange reason, the top things that bother me here in TN are things I'm constantly hearing about NY.

 

[TEOTWAWKI inc.]

I feel bad for their people. I wish our military would help free them from an oppressive regime, and install a U.S. aligned government.

 

[Parzival]

Maybe $50k total?

Maybe, they are only in session 60-70 days, but I’m sure they also get paid for committee days and such.

 

[CNYJohn]

Every single politician is a scumbag

 

[Cavalry]

I want to know why a lawmaker should be making more than an average professional/doctorate for a part time job. Like a lot more.

A better question is why is their total salary not reported on 'see through ny' Are they not State employees?

 

[Brawny71]

Merit based: Job description is to act on behalf of constituents, manage and account for tax dollars, legislate on behalf of constituents, and work together. NONE of the above is applied currently. If it were an employee at any other business, they would already be unemployed. A RAISE? I want back pay for failed services.

 

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[FP1201]

I have met a couple fellas from the capitol. They are good folk for the most part. I have sat in the audience of a couple sessions, they really do seem/appear to care.

Having done the same for New York Legislature, one can easily understand why Weapons are prohibited...
Last time they voted themselves a raise, they had the distinction of not only being the highest paid Legislators in the Country, but the most dysfunctional as well.
Some things never change.

 

[spat]

Honestly, I think most of them deserve 5 to 10...