What are the annual salaries of members of Congress and Congressional officials? With the approval ratings of Congress at record lows, many Americans may want to know if they are getting their money’s worth from members of Congress.
According to data from the Congressional Research Service, since January 1, 2009, the compensation for most Representatives and Senators has been $174,000. Pay for 2011 and 2012 is frozen at this level.
The table below shows the annual salaries of other Congressional officials.
| House of Representatives | |
| Job Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the House | $223,500 |
| Majority and Minority Leaders | $193,400 |
| Chief Administrative Officer | $172,500 |
| Clerk of the House | $172,500 |
| Sergeant at Arms | $172,500 |
| Legislative Counsel | $172,500 |
| Law Revision Counsel | $172,500 |
| Parliamentarian | $172,500 |
| Inspector General | $172,500 |
| Director, Interparliamentary Affairs | $172,500 |
| General Counsel to House | $172,500 |
| Chaplain | $172,500 |
| Senate | |
| President pro tempore $230,700 per year if the Vice President position is vacant |
$193,400 |
| Majority and Minority Leaders | $193,400 |
| Secretary of the Senate | $172,500 |
| Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper | $172,500 |
| Legislative Counsel | $172,500 |
| Senate Legal Counsel | $172,500 |
| Parliamentarian | $171,315 |
| Chaplain | $155,500 |
Compensation of Standing Committee Employees
House of Representatives
The maximum salaries for employees of committees, as established in the 2009 pay order, are $172,500 per year for up to three staff members (two majority and one minority); $170,696 per year for up to nine staff members (six majority and three minority); and a maximum of $168,411 for other staff.
Senate
The maximum salary for employees of standing committees, as established in the 2009 pay order and continued in the 2010 pay order, is $171,315 per year.
