DeSantis asks lawmakers to remove proposed governor salary raise from upcoming budget

By Amber Jo Cooper

Published Mar. 1, 2024, 1:46 p.m. ET | Updated Mar. 1, 2024

Gov. Ron DeSantis at a press conferences for the conclusion of the 2023 Legislative Session, Tallahassee, Fla., May 5, 2023. (Video/Gov. Ron DeSantis' office)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis said he has asked lawmakers to remove an increase for the governor’s salary in the proposed budget.

“While this increase is appropriate for others given the persistent inflation in the US economy, it is best to leave the Governor’s salary as is,” DeSantis said.

I’ve spoken to legislative leaders and asked that they remove a proposed 3% increase for the Governor’s salary in next year’s budget.

While this increase is appropriate for others given the persistent inflation in the US economy, it is best to leave the Governor’s salary as is.
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) March 1, 2024

Lawmakers are working to wrap up budget talks by next Friday, when the session ends.

A bill is working its way through the Florida Legislature that would increase compensation for the governor and other state executives in fiscal year 2027. By then, DeSantis would be out of office.