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US President Salary and Allowances: Be it Kamala Harris of Indian origin or Donald Trump. The picture of who will become the new President of America will become clear on Tuesday. Everyone's eyes are on whether America will first get a woman president and then Donald Trump will return. As per tradition, the newly elected President will assume office on January 20, 2025. However, people abroad are curious about who will handle the administration of America? Because, the President of the United States of America is decisive not only for his country but also in international level and geopolitical matters. The President of the United States is considered one of the most powerful people in the world. In such a situation, it is natural that the question arises in the minds of many people that how much salary does the American President get?
It is noteworthy that the American President is a public servant and is accountable to the public. They are paid from the national treasury. The salary of the US President is more than six times that of the average citizen. A typical American earns an annual income of $63,795 (approximately Rs 53 lakh). America's top rich earn $7,88,000 (about Rs 6 crore 28 lakh) annually. But, the salary of the American President is almost half of this. According to him, the top 1% of the country is not from America.
What is the salary of the President of the United States?
National President Joe Biden gets an annual salary of 4 lakh dollars i.e. Rs 3.36 crore. Apart from this, the President gets additional 50 dollars i.e. 42 lakh rupees as expenses. The White House in Washington, DC is the official residence and office of the President of the United States. They do not have to spend anything from their own pocket to stay here. When the President of the country enters the White House for the first time, he is given one lakh dollars (about Rs 84 lakh). They can spend this money on lavish decorations as per their choice. The President is given 19 thousand dollars (about Rs 60 lakh) annually for entertainment, staff and cook.
| Salary | 4.4 lakh dollars (3.36 crore rupees) |
| Expenditure | $50,000 (Rs 42 lakh) |
| Entertainment | $19,000 (Rs 16 lakh) |
| While entering the White House | $1,00,000 (Rs 84 lakh) |
| tax free spending | $1,00,000 (Rs 84 lakh) |
Other benefits and allowances
All health care for the President of the United States is free. The President of the United States gets a limousine car, a marine helicopter, and an airplane called Air Force One to travel. The limousine cars used by the President are equipped with additional security and messaging systems. Limousine cars undergo necessary modifications from time to time, as per the preferences of the President of the nation. To keep the car safe, it is also changed from time to time. Air Force One aircraft has approximately four thousand feet of space. It is known as 'Flying Faisal' and 'Flying White House'. Because, it is very safe. It also has the facilities necessary for the President to carry out his daily work. Air Force One accommodates travel for approximately 100 staff members, excluding the President. The President used to take his international flights from Andrews Air Force Base in the United States. He traveled by Marine One helicopter from his official residence in Washington to the airport.
There has been no increase in salary since 2001
Every public official receives a salary increase every year or from time to time, but the President of the United States has not received a salary increase since 2001. The salary was increased in 2001 when George W. Bush took office. George Washington was the first President of America. He got an annual salary of 2 thousand dollars. This was a huge amount at that time. Apart from this, Washington himself was also a prosperous farmer.
When did the salary increase?
| Year | amount |
| 1789 | $25,000 |
| 1873 | 50,000 dollars |
| 1909 | $75,000 |
| 1949 | 100,000 dollars |
| 1969 | $200,000 |
| 2001 | $400,000 |
Rich US presidents like Donald Trump, John F Kennedy and Herbert Hoover used to donate their annual salaries. Apart from this, the President of the United States also receives a lifetime pension of $2,40,000 (approximately Rs 2 crore) upon annual retirement.