You are supposed to be an American president is the most difficult job in the world, but is it good to pay?
As of January 2025, the annual US President's salary was set at $ 400,000, which was received monthly in accordance with the United States Law. This corresponds to about 160 million HUF, which is more than 13 million HUF per month
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Of course, along with the presidential salary, there are many additional benefits. The president receives $ 50,000 for costs per year, in addition to a $ 100,000 travel account and $ 19,000 for official entertainment purposes. The remaining amounts must be paid to the US Treasury.
The president and his family can also live in the White House for free during his office. This 5,109 square meters property includes 132 rooms, including the cinema, bowling cycle and a flower store.
The method increases and the effect of inflation
An increase in the last salaries of American presidents in 1999 was made by modification. At first glance, their wages may seem to have increased significantly over the past decades, but with inflation, their fair value has decreased steadily. Between 1969 and 1999, the presidential salary was $ 200,000 a year, which is worth about $ 1.7 million today. Between 1949 and 1969, the presidents received $ 100,000 a year (which will be $ 1.3 million at the time).
If we go back on time, from 1909 to 1949, the annual income was $ 75,000, which is worth about $ 2.6 million today. From 1873 to 1909, the presidents received $ 50,000 (about $ 1.3 million today), while the annual salary of 1789 was $ 25,000, which is approximately $ 896,000 at a cost of today.
The presidents who gave up their salary
However, some American presidents rejected their salary. Donald Trump, who took office as a billionaire, for example, did not take a presidential salary of $ 400,000.
He kept only one dollar and donated the rest to various government agencies, including the National Park Service, the American Director of Surgery and the National Research Institute for alcoholism and alcohol addiction.
However, it is important to note that Trump is still winning a large income of real estate, hotels, golf courses and other business activities. He received $ 1.6 billion in revenue during his first presidency, although his total wealth continues to decrease significantly.
Likewise, John F. was donated. Kennedy and Herbert Hoover, who were also of great origins, for various charitable organizations during their office, hiado.hu.
