Salary Disparities for Elected Officials and Judges in Utah and Georgia

Utah lawmakers have approved a 10% increase in pay for judges in the state, along with a 5% increase for the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, state auditor, and state treasurer. The salary increases aim to attract qualified candidates and retain employees in government positions, particularly in the attorney general's office, which has struggled to fill vacancies due to lower salaries compared to private law firms. The salary adjustments have allowed the office to fill 24 positions and improve the quality of applicants. The annual salaries for top elected officials and judges in Utah range from $164,610 to $224,050.