How much US presidents have been paid since George Washington

Business Insider | 09-09-2026 04:31pm |

The salary of the President of the United States has been $400,000 annually since 2001, up from $25,000 in 1789. Adjusted for inflation, the salary's value has decreased by about half over time. Some presidents, including Donald Trump, have donated their salaries. The office also provides additional perks beyond the monetary compensation.

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