| Alabama |
$49,861/year. |
57.5/mile. |
For overnight stays: $85/day. For two or more days with overnight stays: $100/day. |
| Alaska |
$50,400/year. |
57.5/mile. |
$287/day. |
| Arizona |
$24,000/year. |
57.5/mile. |
For legislators residing within Maricopa County: $35/day for the first 120 days of regular and special sessions and $10/day for all following days. For legislators residing outside of Maricopa County: $60/day for the first 120 days of regular and special sessions and $20/day for all following days. Set by statute. |
| Arkansas |
$42,428/year. |
57.5/mile. |
For legislators residing within 50 miles of the capitol: $55/day. For legislators residing more than 50 miles from the capitol: $151/day. |
| California |
$114,877/year. |
53/mile. |
$206/day. |
| Colorado |
$40,242/year for legislators whose terms commence in or after January 2019; $30,000/year for those whose terms began before January 2019. |
52/mile. |
For legislators residing within 50 miles of the capitol: $45/day. For legislators living more than 50 miles from the capitol: $219/day. Set by the legislature. Vouchered. |
| Connecticut |
$28,000/year. |
57.5/mile. |
No per diem is paid. |
| Delaware |
$47,291/year. |
40/mile. |
No per diem is paid. |
| Florida |
$29,697/year. |
44.5/mile. |
$152/day for up to 50 days for senators and up to 60 days for representatives. Vouchered. |
| Georgia |
$17,342/year. |
57.5/mile. Tied to federal rate. |
$173/day. Set by the Legislative Services Committee. Unvouchered. |
| Hawaii |
$62,604/year. |
57.5/mile. |
For legislators who do not reside on Oahu: $225/day. For legislators living on Oahu during the mandatory five-day recess only: $10/day. |
| Idaho |
$18,415/year. |
57.5/mile. |
For legislators residing within 50 miles of the capitol: $71/day. For legislators residing more than 50 miles from the capitol: $139/day. |
| Illinois |
$69,464/year. |
57.5/mile. |
$151/day. |
| Indiana |
$27,204/year. |
57.5/mile. Tied to federal rate. |
$184/day. Unvouchered. |
| Iowa |
$25,000/year. |
39/mile. |
$169/day. Unvouchered. |
| Kansas |
$88.66/calendar day. |
57.5/mile. One round trip per week. |
$151/day. |
| Kentucky |
$188/day. |
57.5/mile. Tied to federal rate. |
$166/day. |
| Louisiana |
$16,800/year. |
57.5/mile. Tied to federal rate. |
$161/day. Tied to federal rate. Unvouchered. |
| Maine |
$14,862 for the first regular session. $10,582 for the second regular session. |
44/mile. |
$38/day for lodging (or mileage and tolls up to $38/day in lieu of lodging). $32/day for meals. Set by statute. |
| Maryland |
$50,330/year. |
57.5/mile. Legislators receive $750/year as taxable income for in-district travel, but they may decline the allowance. |
$109/day for lodging. $56/day for meals. |
| Massachusetts |
$66,256/year. |
No mileage reimbursement. Legislators residing within 50 miles of the statehouse receive an office expense stipend of $16,248 that can be used for travel expenses. Legislators residing more than 50 miles from the state house receive $21,664. |
No per diem is paid. Legislators residing within 50 miles of the statehouse receive an office expense stipend of $16,248 that can be used for travel expenses. Legislators residing more than 50 miles from the statehouse receive $21,664. |
| Michigan |
$71,685/year. |
57.5/mile. |
No per diem is paid. Legislators receive an expense allowance of $10,800/year for session and interim. Set by the compensation commission. Vouchered. |
| Minnesota |
$46,500/year. |
57.5/mile. One round trip per week. Tied to federal rate. |
For senators: $86/day. For representatives: $66/day. |
| Mississippi |
$23,500/year. |
57.5/mile. |
$151/day. Tied to federal rate. Unvouchered. |
| Missouri |
$35,915/year. |
43/mile. |
$121/day. Tied to federal rate. Unvouchered. |
| Montana |
$92.46/legislative day. |
57.5/mile. Tied to federal rate. |
$120.11/day. |
| Nebraska |
$12,000/year. |
57.5/mile. Tied to federal rate. |
For legislators residing within 50 miles of the capitol: $55/day. For legislators residing more than 50 miles from the capitol: $151/day. |
| Nevada |
$164.69/calendar day up to 60 days. Senators who are not up for reelection until 2022 receive $159.89/calendar day. |
57.5/mile. Tied to federal rate. |
$151/day. |
| New Hampshire |
$100/year. |
57.5/mile. Tied to federal rate. Legislators can instead choose the state mileage reimbursement option, which is 38/mile for the first 45 miles, and 19/mile thereafter. With this alternative method, the reimbursement is taxed as income, and legislators do not need to drive their personal vehicle. |
No per diem is paid. |
| New Jersey |
$49,000/year. |
No mileage reimbursement. |
No per diem is paid. |
| New Mexico |
$0/year. |
57.5/mile. Tied to federal rate. |
$192/day. Tied to federal rate. Vouchered. |
| New York |
$110,000/year. |
57.5/mile. Tied to federal rate. |
For non-overnight travel: $61/day. For overnight stays: $176/day. |
| North Carolina |
$13,951/year. |
29/mile. One round trip per week. |
$104/day. Set by statute. Unvouchered. |
| North Dakota |
$505/month until July 1, 2020. $515/month after July 1, 2020. |
57.5/mile. Tied to federal rate. |
$181/day until July 1, 2020. $186/day after July 1, 2020. |
| Ohio |
$65,528/year. |
52/mile. Only for legislators living outside Franklin County. |
No per diem is paid. |
| Oklahoma |
$35,021/year. |
57.5/mile. Tied to federal rate. |
$166/day. Tied to federal rate. Unvouchered. |
| Oregon |
$31,200/year. |
57.5/mile. |
$151/day. |
| Pennsylvania |
$90,335/year. |
57.5/mile. |
$178/day. |
| Rhode Island |
$15,959/year. |
57.5/mile. |
No per diem is paid. |
| South Carolina |
$10,400/year. |
58/mile. Tied to federal rate. |
$140/day. |
| South Dakota |
$11,892/year. |
One trip is paid at 5/mile, and the remaining are paid at 42/mile. One round trip per week. |
$151/day. Legislative days only. Unvouchered. |
| Tennessee |
$24,316/year. |
47/mile. |
For legislators residing within 50 miles of the capitol: $61/day. For legislators residing more than 50 miles from the capitol: $284/day. Tied to federal rate. Unvouchered. |
| Texas |
$7,200/year. |
50/mile. $1.21/mile for single, twin and turbo engine airplanes. Set by general appropriations bill. |
$221/day. Set by ethics commission. Unvouchered. |
| Utah |
$285/legislative day. |
57/mile. |
N/A |
| Vermont |
$742.92/week during session. |
57.5/mile. Tied to federal rate. |
$132/day for lodging. $66/day for meals. |
| Virginia |
$18,000/year for senators. $17,640/year for delegates. |
57.5/mile. |
$210/day. |
| Washington |
$52,766/year. Increases to $56,881 on July 1, 2020. |
57.5/mile. |
$120/day. |
| West Virginia |
$20,000/year. |
48.5/mile. |
$131/day. Set by compensation commission. Unvouchered. |
| Wisconsin |
$52,999/year. |
51/mile. One round trip per week. |
$115/day for senators. $162 (with overnight) or $81/day (no overnight) for representatives. Per diem can be claimed up to 90 days per year. |
| Wyoming |
$150/day. |
57.5/mile. |
$109/day. Set by legislature. Vouchered. |