Governor Pritzker Reports $9.4 Million in 2025 Income
The governor's latest joint tax filing reveals income from dividends and capital gains for the 2025 tax year.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Taxes
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Governor JB Pritzker and MK Pritzker reported $9.4 million in total income for the 2025 tax year. The couple paid $5.1 million in federal taxes and $962,000 in Illinois state taxes on their combined earnings.
Why it matters
Understanding the tax filings of elected officials provides transparency into how personal income is sourced, including interest, dividends, and capital gains. These disclosures are part of a standard review for Illinois residents evaluating the financial oversight of their public leaders.
The Pritzkers reported $9.4 million in total income for 2025, down from $10.7 million in 2024. This total included $1.8 million in taxable interest, $3.6 million in ordinary dividends, and $4 million in capital gains.
The players
JB Pritzker
The current Governor of Illinois who does not accept a state salary and utilizes a blind trust for his investments.
MK Pritzker
The spouse of the governor who files joint state and federal tax returns with the governor.
The details
The income is derived from a combination of interest, dividends, and capital gains, reflecting the performance of assets held within a blind trust established in 2019. By utilizing a blind trust, the governor delegates investment decisions to third parties to avoid potential conflicts of interest during his term. The couple filed joint returns, with overpayments on tax bills currently designated to be applied toward future tax obligations.
Timeline
2019: Pritzker placed his investments in a blind trust.
2021: The Pritzkers reported $18.5 million in adjusted gross income.
2024: The Pritzkers reported $10.7 million in total income.
2025: The tax year covered by the latest filing.
Next month: Pritzker seeks a third term in the election.
Money Landscape
The use of a blind trust by the governor is designed to separate the management of significant personal assets from public policy decisions. This practice remains a central element of the state's efforts to ensure financial transparency for high-net-worth public officials.
For Illinois residents, reviewing these filings offers a look at how large-scale income and capital gains are taxed under current state and federal regulations. Taxpayers should consult with a qualified professional to understand how their own investment income impacts their tax liabilities.
The takeaway
The governor's latest filing reflects a decrease in annual income compared to the prior year. Illinois residents can review official financial disclosure documents for details on how public officials manage their personal tax obligations and blind trusts.
Further reading
For more information on state tax filings and disclosures, visit the Illinois Taxes section.
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