# State Government (GSG)

## Title 3. Governor and Lieutenant Governor

### Subtitle 1. General Provisions

#### Section 3-101

There are a Governor and a Lieutenant Governor of the State, as provided in Article II of the Maryland Constitution.

#### Section 3-102

For the term of office beginning on January 21, 2015, the annual salaries of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor are:

(1) Governor:

  (i) for the first year, $165,000;

  (ii) for the second year, $170,000;

  (iii) for the third year, $175,000; and

  (iv) for the fourth year, $180,000; and

(2) Lieutenant Governor:

  (i) for the first year, $137,500;

  (ii) for the second year, $141,500;

  (iii) for the third year, $145,500; and

  (iv) for the fourth year, $149,500.

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Md. Code Ann., State Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)