
Eric Joseph Holcomb (born May 2, 1968) is Indiana’s 51st and current governor, having taken office in 2017. He was the Republican Party’s 51st lieutenant governor of Indiana from 2016 to 2017 under Governor Mike Pence, who departed the government in 2017 to become the United States’ vice president.
Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann resigned on March 2, 2016, to become president of Ivy Tech Community College, and Holcomb was nominated to fill the remainder of her term.
He defeated Democratic nominee John R. Gregg in the 2016 election for governor of Indiana. Holcomb was re-elected in 2020, defeating Democratic candidate Woody Myers and Libertarian candidate Donald Rainwater.
How much does Eric Holcomb make per year?
A compensation increase for Indiana’s top elected officials will place the state’s next governor among the highest-paid in the country.
The raises were included in the next biennial budget by state lawmakers, but they will not take effect until January 1, 2025.
The salary of the Indiana governor will be increased by 48% to match that of an Indiana Supreme Court Justice. Gov. Eric Holcomb currently earns around $134,000 per year, compared to $198,513 for the justice.
According to data from the Council of State Governments, a nonprofit organization backed by state governments, Holcomb’s yearly income ranks 34th among other governors as of 2022. The organization gathers pay information through an annual survey.
What is Eric Holcomb’s net worth
Eric S Holcomb’s net worth is projected to be at least $434 thousand dollars as of January 24, 2022. Mr. Holcomb holds over 1,503 units of Kirby stock worth over $420,774 and has sold KEX shares worth over $13,317 in the previous 5 years. In addition, he earns $0 as Kirby’s Vice President of Investor Relations.
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