California Governor Gavin Newsom's 2026 Salary Revealed

California Governor Gavin Newsom will earn nearly $246,000 annually in 2026, marking an increase from his previous salary. Newsom, who took office in January 2019 and concludes his term on January 4, 2027, saw his salary rise from $242,295 to $245,929, according to data from the California Department of Human Resources.

Beyond his gubernatorial income, Newsom is a co-founder of at least 11 businesses, contributing to an estimated net worth of $30 million, as reported by Celebrity Net Worth. His entrepreneurial ventures began early, with the creation of PlumpJack Associates LP in 1991. By 2002, his businesses were valued at over $6.9 million, though he later sold his San Francisco company stakes upon becoming mayor in 2004.

Newsom's family wealth is also significantly bolstered by his wife, Jennifer Siebel, whose father is an investment manager. The couple married in 2008. Newsom's political career began in 1997 when he was appointed to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors by Mayor Willie Brown, later serving as mayor of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011 and then as Lieutenant Governor of California from 2011 to 2019.

Salaries for U.S. governors vary significantly. The average annual salary across all 50 states is approximately $171,479, subject to federal and state income taxes, with exceptions like Florida and Texas. High-ranking officials in California, after the governor, include figures like the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and various legislative leaders, who also earn substantial incomes.