salary for president
Salary and Expense Account. As of 2014, the president earns an annual salary of $400,000 per year, plus a $50,000 non-taxable expense account.The presidential salary had been $200,000 since 1969, but in 1999, Congress passed legislation doubling the salary to its current level before President George W. Bush took office.etirement Plan. In addition to an annual salary, U.S. presidents receive a retirement plan. After leaving office, the former president receives an annual pension that is equal to the current salary of a Cabinet member. As of 2011, the presidential pension is $196,700 per year.