8) Jack Markell, Governor of Delaware ($171,000)

Jack Markell has been the Governor of Delaware since January 19 2009. He was sworn in for his second term in January 15 2013. His salary is 28 percent higher than average for all governors and 14 percent higher than average for governors from the East. Ever since he came to power, his focus has been on growing the economy, creating jobs, strengthening schools and protecting tax payers.