how much does the governor of the chickasaw nation make

The Chickasaw Nation’s governor, Bill Anoatubby, was reported in October 2025 to have a base salary of $600,000 a year , plus a $50,000 bonus for each completed term and retirement contributions equal to 30% of salary. Before that raise, he had been earning $300,000 annually since 2007.

What that means

• Base pay: $600,000 per year

• Per-term bonus: $50,000 for each completed term

• Retirement contribution: 30% of salary paid by the tribe

Context

This is the figure reported after the Chickasaw legislature approved a major pay increase for executive leadership in 2025. News in June 2026 also says Anoatubby is stepping down after nearly four decades as governor, so the current salary may matter mainly for historical context unless the new administration changes it.

Quick note

Public reporting suggests his compensation is much higher than the earlier long-standing figure of $300,000, but the most clearly stated number available is the $600,000 base salary.