how much does the us president get paid
Salaries of Federal Employees. Here's a list of some federal employees and their current salaries as reported in January 2005: Executive Branch. 1  President: $400,000; $50,000 expense account; $100,000 nontaxable for travel; $19,000 official entertainment account; free housing. 2  Retired president: $150,000 pension; plus $150,000 to maintain staff. 3  Former first lady: $20,000. 4  Vice president: $208,100; $10,000 expense account; free housing.