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US President Salary: What is the salary of the President of America, the world’s most powerful country? You will be surprised to know the facilities


Salary per month of the President of the United States: The President of America is often called the most powerful leader in the world. The next President of America, whether it is Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, will occupy one of the most powerful positions in the world. But do you know how much salary the American President, who carries such a huge responsibility, gets? Not only salary, the American President also gets many other allowances and facilities. If allowances and salary are included, the amount received by the American President may surprise many people. Let us know about the salary and other facilities of the American President.

US President’s salary

The US President gets a salary of $400,000 (about Rs 3.36 crore) annually. The current salary of the President was decided by the US Congress in 2001. According to Article II of the US Constitution, the President’s salary does not change during his/her tenure.

American President gets facilities worth hundreds of dollars

American President gets facilities worth hundreds of dollars

Not only salary, the American President also gets many other allowances and facilities. These include an expense allowance of $50,000 (approximately Rs 42 lakh), a tax-free travel allowance of $100,000 (approximately Rs 84 lakh) and an entertainment allowance of $19,000 (approximately Rs 16 lakh).

US President’s salary in rupees

US President's salary in rupees

In this way, including all the allowances, the US President gets a total of $569,000 (about Rs 4.78 crore) every year. According to US law, any unspent amount of the $50,000 expense allowance must be returned to the government treasury.

Separate amount to decorate the White House

Separate amount to decorate the White House

According to a report, every newly elected President also gets $100,000 (about Rs 84 lakh) to decorate the White House. However, many presidents like Barack Obama did not use this money and spent their personal money to decorate the White House.

special transportation facility

special transportation facility

Apart from salary, the US President also gets the facility of free transportation. This includes the presidential limousine ‘The Beast’ car, helicopter ‘Marine One’ and airplane ‘Air Force One’. Apart from this, the President also gets the facility of free stay in the White House.

US President’s pension after retirement

US President's pension after retirement

After a US President retires, he/she also receives benefits like an annual pension of about $200,000 (about Rs 1.68 crore), health insurance and payment for official trips.

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