Same old argument. We can't attract 'good' people unless we pay them more. They are overcompensated as it it is. Why are the willing to spend so much to get the job if it isn't worth it? Better to have people more interested in public service than how much they can soak the system for. Make the compensation $1. I doubt there will be any shortage of qualified applicants.
Compared to what?
How much do you think they should be paid?