It is true that a job in politics is not the most lucrative career choice, but it is enough to keep one comfy. Did you know that the earnings of elected officials in the US are public record? It makes sense since taxpayer money is used to pay them! Just how much do the staff at the White House make anyway?
The Scoop On How Much White House Employees Actually Make
Donald Trump (President) — $400,000
When you work at the Oval Office, there are nice perks in terms of pay. For one thing, the president gets an annual salary of $400,000. Aside from this, CNBC also reported that the POTUS gets a yearly expense allowance of $50,000, an entertainment allowance of $19,000, and a travel account worth $100,000. This has been the annual salary of the president ever since George W. Bush was elected in 2001.
Donald Trump (President) — $400,000