How legislators are compensated, or paid, for their work as public officials is outlined in Title 5, Part 2 of the 2023 Montana Code Annotated.

• SALARY RATE – $104.86/day (Equivalent to $13.11/hour)- 2025 Session $128.88/day
• PER DIEM RATE ( 2025 Session) – $206.00/day.
• TRAVEL RATES (Caucus/Orientation/Interim) –
  NOTE: rates listed are as of 10/01/24 (certain rates change annually).
  • Meals – $8.25(B)/ $9.25(L)/ $16.00(D)
  • Lodging, Helena – $132.00 (plus applicable taxes)
  • Mileage – $0.67/mile (updated 02/13/24)
  • Private Air Transportation – $1.16/nautical mile
• PLEASE NOTE – All requests for reimbursement (session mileage, interim committees, constituent services) must be received by 10AM on the Monday following the pay period end date (see calendar).

Resources

Salary Rate History

2025 Session Payments

For more information about salary and compensation, contact Legislative Financial Office.