political party that last held the seat must submit a list of up to three candidates to the board, who must make the final selection within 60 days of the vacancy. A special election is then held alongside November general elections. Compensation As of July 2022, legislators receive an annual salary of $57,876. The Speaker of the House and Senate majority leader receive salaries of $66,016, while the House and Senate minority leaders receive salaries of $61,946. Per diem is set at 89% of the federal per diem rate and is $185 as of 2022. See also Washington State Capitol Washington House of Representatives Washington State Senate List of Washington state legislatures Further reading Don Brazier, History of the Washington Legislature, 1854-1963. Olympia, WA: Washington State Senate, 2000. References External links Washington State Legislature Government of Washington (state) Bicameral legislatures