Remuneration
Currently, the standard remuneration for a States Member is £11,725 each per year (2024 rates).
The elected Chairperson of Policy and Finance Committee, General Services Committee, Building and Development Control Committee and Economic Development Committee are also entitled to an additional 'Chairman’s Allowance' of £2,067 each per year (2024 rates).
The two Members representing Alderney in the States of Guernsey each receive an additional £15,745 per year. If they hold a seat on a Committee this increases to £26,611. If an Alderney Representative becomes President of a Principal Committee (SOG) they receive £35,958, and if they become President of Policy and Resources Committee, £55,595. (Drawn from States of Guernsey)
The rates are reviewed every year.
Employment Status
The States of Alderney does not employ States Members. For the purposes of Social Security, they are classed as self-employed and are required to pay contributions at a rate of 11% (as opposed to the employed rate of 6.6%). The total salary has an additional allowance included to compensate for this higher contribution rate, which is deducted for Members aged above the States' pension age. For the purposes of income Tax Members are classed as Employed.
Pension Provision
The States Members pension scheme was closed to new entrants in 2012 and in return by way of compensation an allowance of 15% was added for the purpose of pension provision.
Expenses
An annual sum of up to £505.58 (2024 rates) can be claimed in respect of telephone costs, stationery and other incidental expenses. There is also a claimable monthly sum of £15.00 if a Member has a broadband connection, uses it for States purposes and is contactable by email. Expenses can be claimed if a Member is travelling off island on States’ business.
Further to the provision of a secure States' laptop, provision for additional items of IT equipment, printers, ink etc. are not provided as the cost of such is built into the remuneration of each Member.