Pennsylvania state legislators' salaries cost at least $25.3 million per year for only about 50 days of session, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.
How a Faith-Based Gold Company Is Changing the Way Americans Protect Their Retirement While legislators make at least $25.3 million, the true number is higher, because some members of leadership can make up to $150,000 per year.
These salaries do not include additional perks, like $181 per diem for every day they go to Harrisburg, and reimbursement for travel mileage.
Despite the hefty compensation, which the Inquirer notes is about double Pennsylvania's average salary of $50,400, these legislators aren't putting in full-time hours for their citizens.
The Inquirer found the Senate has an average of 52 work days per year, while the House averages 45 work days.
While lawmakers likely do work at their elected positions when they're not in Harrisburg, it's still difficult to justify the $2,000 per work day.
Public servants shouldn't make high salaries for failing to do their job, and Pennsylvanians would be right to demand an explanation from state legislators as to why they earn as much as they do.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/09/pennsylvania-state-lawmakers-were-paid-25-million-salary/
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