(The Center Square) – Some of the highest-paid state executives across the country in 2025 were unelected education officials, according to a new report.

Ballotpedia curated a report detailing the salaries of top-ranking state officials across the country in 2025. The list found that nine of the top 10 highest paid officials were appointed to their positions.

 

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