How Much Money Top U.S. Government Officials Make
Shown below are the current annual salaries for the top elected and appointed US government officials, along with the annual salaries for these officials in 2000 or 2001.
Executive Branch
President of the United States
2014: $400,000
2000: $200,000
Note: The president's salary was increased from $200,000 to $400,000 in 2001. The president's current salary of $400,000 includes a $50,000 expense allowance.
Also See:Presidential Pay, Compensation and Benefits
Vice President of the United States
2015: $230,700
2000: $181,400
Legislative Branch - US CongressRank-and-File Senators and RepresentativesJudicial Branch
2015: $174,000
2000: $141,300
Also See:The 10 Wealthiest Members of Congress
Speaker of the House
2015: $223,500
2000: $181,400
House and Senate Majority and Minority Leaders
2015: $193,400
2000: $156,900
Note: Last salary increase for Members of Congress came in 2009.
Also See:Salaries and Benefits of US Congress MembersChief Justice of the United States
2015: $258,100
2000: $181,400
Associate Justices of the Supreme Court
2015: $246,800
2000: $173,600
Also See:The U.S. Federal Court System
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