Washington governor, AG and state lawmakers get 7% pay hikes

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 544

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Gov. Bob Ferguson received a 7% raise on Wednesday.

Combined with a similar-sized pay bump a year ago, his annual salary is $234,275, roughly $30,000 more than when he took the oath as Washington’s 24th governor in January 2025.

It’s not his doing.

The Washington Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials, a panel established by voters in 1987, ended the practice of politicians deciding their own pay.

This panel of unelected …

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