"Working at the White House might be one of the most exclusive and prestigious jobs in America, but you'd be surprised by how much some of the people around the president make each year. For starters, having the top job - that is, being the president of the United States - brings in a salary of $400,000, which some independently wealthy presidents, such as John F. Kennedy, Herbert Hoover, and Donald Trump, have chosen to donate instead."
"While the figure is significantly higher than what the average American makes - $69,846 in 2024, according to the Social Security Administration - it's also less than you would need to be in the top 1% of earners across all US states. In 2025, the top 1% of earners in Maryland and Virginia, which border the District of Columbia, make an annual $677,543 and $701,792, respectively."
Top White House staffers earn as much as $225,700 annually. The president's salary is $400,000, which some presidents have donated. The average American income was $69,846 in 2024. In 2025 the top 1% in Maryland and Virginia earn $677,543 and $701,792 respectively. Many government salaries trail private-sector pay, though White House roles remain well above the national average. High-paid roles include senior advisors, legal counsel, policy directors, communications and personnel managers. Lower-paid roles include research assistants and press assistants. The White House submitted employee salaries to Congress on July 1. Some listed staff have since left their positions.
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