How Much Does a Kentucky State Senator Make Per Year? Average KY State Senator Salary?

The Kentucky State Senate is the upper house of the Kentucky State Legislature. Kentucky has 38 state senators. As of 2010, a Kentucky state senator is paid $186.73 per day. In addition, legislators receive $119 per day per diem to 110% of the federal rate. To become a Kentucky state senator, a candidate should have necessarily attained the age of 30 years, be a citizen of the state, and must have resided in the state 6 years preceding an election. Regular sessions are convened on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January. The Governor is empowered to convene additional sessions depending upon the situation.