The Scoop On How Much White House Employees Actually Make

Published on 02/12/2020
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Jessica Ditto (Deputy Director of Communications) — $168,000

The communications staff is incredibly valuable in a political office. It makes sense that the White House has one! Jessica Ditto started working under Trump in 2016 during his presidential campaign. When he took office in 2017, she began to serve as the deputy director of communications. She is paid a yearly salary of $168,000. Meanwhile, Adam Kennedy made $158,000 in the same position under Trump. In 2016, Jennifer Psaki received $174,714 for holding the same position under the Obama administration.

Jessica Ditto (Deputy Director of Communications) — $168,000

Jessica Ditto (Deputy Director of Communications) — $168,000

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Dana Hurtik (Acting Director Of White House Visitors Office) — $95,800

As one of the most famous residences on the planet, the White House is visited by many tourists each year. The White House Visitors Office is responsible for hosting tours and looking after the facility of the building. Dana Hurtik became the acting director of the White House Visitors Office in 2017 and has been making $95,800 by 2019. When Obama was in office, Ellie Schafer had the same job. In 2016, she earned $116,679 for all of her efforts.

Dana Hurtik (Acting Director Of White House Visitors Office) — $95,800

Dana Hurtik (Acting Director Of White House Visitors Office) — $95,800

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