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Individual legislators may voluntarily donate all or a portion of their compensation to the Tax Relief Fund (established in section 57-811, Idaho Code) if they believe themselves to be overcompensated

Citizens' Committee on Legislative Compensation increased base salary from $19,913 to $25,000 per year (a 26% or $4,432 increase) for December 1, 2024, through November 30, 2026

Legislative leadership positions (President Pro Tempore, Speaker, Majority and Minority Leaders) receive an additional $500 per year beyond base salary

Idaho Legislature ranks 12th out of 25 part-time legislatures in compensation, with salaries $6,000 below average and having increased only 27% since 2005 compared to 46-98% increases for other state officials

Idaho legislators receive no additional compensation for interim meetings, special sessions, or organizational sessions, unlike legislators in other states