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Salaries of the President, Vice President, and Other U.S. Officials

(per year)

Position Salary
President  
 1789 $25,000
 1873 50,000
 1909 75,000
 1949 100,0001
 1969 200,0001
 2001 400,0001
Vice President $208,1002
Senator 162,100
Representative 162,100
Majority and Minority Leaders 180,100
Speaker of the House 208,100
Chief Justice, U.S. Supreme Court 208,100
Assoc. Justice, U.S. Supreme Court 199,200
1. Plus $50,000 non-taxable expense allowance to assist in defraying expenses relating to or resulting from the discharge of his official duties.
2. Plus $10,000 taxable expense allowance.
Source: Office of Personnel Management. Web: www.opm.gov/ .

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