Survey: Pa. Gov. Corbett Highest Paid Governor In US

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A survey, done by The California Citizens Compensation Commission, says Tom Corbett was the highest paid governor in the U.S. in 2012.

According to the survey, Corbett made $183,255, with Pennsylvania legislators making the second highest base salary ($82,026) in America, reports the Los Angeles Times.

The top six highest paid governors are:

1. Pennsylvania: Tom Corbett - $183,255
2. New York: Andrew Cuomo - $179,000
3. Illinois: Pat Quinn - $177,000
4. Michigan: Rick Snyder - $177,000
5. Virginia: Bob McDonnell - $175,000
6. New Jersey: Chris Christie - $175,000

For more information visit: www.calhr.ca.gov/cccc.

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