NYS Lawmakers Aren’t Compensated Enough

FP1201 · Wednesday at 8:24 PM

REF said:
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

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"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. · Wednesday at 8:38 PM

REF said:
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 · Wednesday at 9:23 PM

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. · Wednesday at 9:31 PM

Saltwater60 said:
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 · Wednesday at 9:58 PM

Saltwater60 said:
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 · Wednesday at 10:05 PM

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

TEOTWAWKI inc. · Wednesday at 10:40 PM

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

Maybe $50k total?

GOPerfect · Wednesday at 10:45 PM

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

GOPerfect · Wednesday at 10:46 PM

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. · Wednesday at 10:54 PM

GOPerfect said:
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 · Wednesday at 10:55 PM

TEOTWAWKI inc. said:
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. · Wednesday at 11:04 PM

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

TEOTWAWKI inc. · Wednesday at 11:16 PM

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 · Thursday at 6:41 AM

TEOTWAWKI inc. said:
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 · Thursday at 7:26 AM

Every single politician is a scumbag

Cavalry · Thursday at 8:45 AM

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 · Thursday at 11:07 AM

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.

pshift · Thursday at 11:49 AM

FP1201 · Thursday at 11:52 AM

GOPerfect said:
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 · Thursday at 12:21 PM

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

tirwin1 · Thursday at 1:10 PM

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

You are getting soft in your old age I think.

Rocpo · Thursday at 1:20 PM

REF said:
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 just no. But fuck no.
Degenerate fucks do nothing productive and think they deserve more?
Quit and go to the private sector you parasitic blood sucking leeches.

Saltwater60 · Thursday at 1:21 PM

Cavalry said:
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?

I can tell you see through ny figures are never accurate. At least the people I know have said this.

Cavalry · Thursday at 4:38 PM

Saltwater60 said:
I can tell you see through ny figures are never accurate. At least the people I know have said this.

Or they don't want you to know what they really make? lol My wife is on there, its accurate to the dollar. I know a couple others and it is pretty close from what I know.
Maybe some divisions report better or some kind of additional pay is not reported accurately?

Rocpo · Thursday at 4:55 PM

My numbers are accurate on there.

repete · Thursday at 5:11 PM

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

That's years, right?

spat · Thursday at 5:47 PM

repete said:
That's years, right?

Exactly.

Preferably turning big rocks into small rocks. They need to bring that back.

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