=5) Chris Christie, Governor of New Jersey ($175,000)

Christopher ‘Chris’ Christie has been the Governor of New Jersey since January 19 2010. He was sworn in for his second term on January 21 2014. His salary is 31 percent higher than average for all governors and 17 percent higher than average for governors from the East. Chris Christie has spent his entire life in the state of New Jersey, and has deep affection for and strong commitment to the state.