Question

The governor of New York receives $177,000 a year, but the governor of Nebraska is only paid $65,000 per year. Is this fair? If you say yes, give at least three reasons why. If you say no, give three reasons why.

Answer 1

Yes. New York's population is 8.4 million, Nebraska's is only 1.8 million. The governor's role is much more difficult with 8x the amount of people.

New York has a higher expense rate. It costs FAR more to live in New York, than it does in Nebraska. Income is relative to area.

Given how much taxes come out of the citizens, I would also say it's more fair NY Mayor gets paid more, his salary is more dispersed amongst the people than Nebraska.