How much does a ‘public servant’ make? Here’s what South Dakota pays its elected officials
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Elected officials are ‘public servants,’ and work for the people that live in their jurisdiction. But how much do ‘we the people’ pay them?
There are 161 state-level elected officials, and 3 members of the federal Congressional Delegation. Here’s how much they get paid by the state, or the federal government, according to South Dakota’s public transparency website:
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Lt. Gov Larry Rhoden – $112,885The Lieutenant Governor's only constitutionally prescribed duty is presiding over the Senate, though a Lt. Governor can be prescribed other duties by the Governor.The Lieutenant Governor's only constitutionally prescribed duty is presiding over the Senate, though a Lt. Governor can be prescribed other duties by the Governor.
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State Legislators – $13,957 + $155 / legislative daySouth Dakota State legislators do get paid, but not much. However, the legislature is only in session for 40 days, not including all of the 'off-the-clock' travel time, outside research, meetings, and other necessary parts of legislating.South Dakota State legislators do get paid, but not much. However, the legislature is only in session for 40 days, not including all of the 'off-the-clock' travel time, outside research, meetings, and other necessary parts of legislating.
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State Circuit Court Judges – $163,035South Dakota Circuit Court judges are paid $163,035. Salary.com places the national average salary for a judge or magistrate at $175,327.South Dakota Circuit Court judges are paid $163,035. Salary.com places the national average salary for a judge or magistrate at $175,327.
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Governor Kristi Noem – $128,872South Dakota's gubernatorial salary is 37th in the nation. The lowest is Maine, with a salary of $70,000. The highest is New York, at $225,000.South Dakota's gubernatorial salary is 37th in the nation. The lowest is Maine, with a salary of $70,000. The highest is New York, at $225,000.
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U.S. Senator Mike Rounds – $174,000Senator Rounds serves in the United States Congress, and his wage is paid by the federal government, not the state of South Dakota. The exact amount is set by federal statute.Senator Rounds serves in the United States Congress, and his wage is paid by the federal government, not the state of South Dakota. The exact amount is set by federal statute.
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U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson – $174,000Representative Johnson serves in the United States Congress, and his wage is paid by the federal government, not the state of South Dakota. The exact amount is set by federal statute.Representative Johnson serves in the United States Congress, and his wage is paid by the federal government, not the state of South Dakota. The exact amount is set by federal statute.
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U.S. Senator John Thune – $174,000Senator Thune serves in the United States Congress, and his wage is paid by the federal government, not the state of South Dakota. The exact amount is set by federal statute.Senator Thune serves in the United States Congress, and his wage is paid by the federal government, not the state of South Dakota. The exact amount is set by federal statute.
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Attorney General Marty Jackley – $128,736The State Attorney General is paid approximately the same as the Governor, and only slightly more than the average South Dakota States' Attorney.The State Attorney General is paid approximately the same as the Governor, and only slightly more than the average South Dakota States' Attorney.
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South Dakota Supreme Court Justices – $174,551While the South Dakota Supreme Court is significantly more exclusive than the Circuit Courts, the pay is not significantly higher. The pay for South Dakota Supreme Court Justices is slightly below the national average pay for all judges.Pictured is Chief Justice Steven R. JensenWhile the South Dakota Supreme Court is significantly more exclusive than the Circuit Courts, the pay is not significantly higher. The pay for South Dakota Supreme Court Justices is slightly below the national average pay for all judges.Pictured is Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen
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Commissioner of School and Public Lands Brock Greenfield – $103,015The Commissioner of School and Public Lands manages the state's $300,000,000 Permanent Trust Fund, as well as millions of acres of public land used for grazing, mining and more.The Commissioner of School and Public Lands manages the state's $300,000,000 Permanent Trust Fund, as well as millions of acres of public land used for grazing, mining and more.
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State Treasurer Josh Haeder – $103,015.64According to the South Dakota State Treasurer website, the State Treasurer is "the state's chief banking official, serving as the receiver and custodian of all state fund transfers and deposits. The office also manages banking relationships for the state of South Dakota and monitors local bank accounts held by various state agencies."According to the South Dakota State Treasurer website, the State Treasurer is "the state's chief banking official, serving as the receiver and custodian of all state fund transfers and deposits. The office also manages banking relationships for the state of South Dakota and monitors local bank accounts held by various state agencies."
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Public Utilities Commissioner – Kristie Fiegen – $120,1413 commissioners are elected to staggered 6-year terms on the Public Utilities Commission. The commission regulates investor-owned electric, natural gas and telephone utilities, and issues permits for the construction of power generation facilities, pipelines, and other critical infrastructure.3 commissioners are elected to staggered 6-year terms on the Public Utilities Commission. The commission regulates investor-owned electric, natural gas and telephone utilities, and issues permits for the construction of power generation facilities, pipelines, and other critical infrastructure.
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Public Utilities Commissioner – DeVaney Patricia Justice – $120,1413 commissioners are elected to staggered 6-year terms on the Public Utilities Commission. The commission regulates investor-owned electric, natural gas and telephone utilities, and issues permits for the construction of power generation facilities, pipelines, and other critical infrastructure.3 commissioners are elected to staggered 6-year terms on the Public Utilities Commission. The commission regulates investor-owned electric, natural gas and telephone utilities, and issues permits for the construction of power generation facilities, pipelines, and other critical infrastructure.
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Public Utilities Commissioner Chris Nelson – $120,1413 commissioners are elected to staggered 6-year terms on the Public Utilities Commission. The commission regulates investor-owned electric, natural gas and telephone utilities, and issues permits for the construction of power generation facilities, pipelines, and other critical infrastructure.3 commissioners are elected to staggered 6-year terms on the Public Utilities Commission. The commission regulates investor-owned electric, natural gas and telephone utilities, and issues permits for the construction of power generation facilities, pipelines, and other critical infrastructure.
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Secretary of State Monae Johnson – $103,015The South Dakota Secretary of State administers state elections, keeps and maintains state government records, and performs administrative functions for the Board of Finance and Board of Canvassers, among other duties.The South Dakota Secretary of State administers state elections, keeps and maintains state government records, and performs administrative functions for the Board of Finance and Board of Canvassers, among other duties.
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