Presidential and Vice Presidential Salaries
(Exclusive of Perquisites)
| Year Established | President | Vice President |
|---|---|---|
| 1789 | $25,000 | $5,000 |
| 1873 | $50,000 | $10,000 |
| 1906 | $50,000 | $12,000 |
| 1909 | $75,000 | $12,000 |
| 1946 | $75,000 | $20,000 |
| 1949 | $100,000 $50,000 non-taxable expense account |
$30,000 $10,000 non-taxable expense account |
| 1951 | $100,000 $50,000 non-taxable expense account |
$35,000 $10,000 non-taxable expense account |
| 1953 | $100,000 $50,000 taxable expense account |
$35,000 $10,000 taxable expense account |
| 1964 | $100,000 $50,000 taxable expense account |
$43,000 $10,000 taxable expense account |
| 1969 | $200,000 $50,000 taxable expense account |
$62,500 $10,000 taxable expense account |
| 1979 | $200,000 $50,000 non-taxable expense account |
$62,500 $10,000 taxable expense account |
| 1994 | $200,000 $50,000 non-taxable expense account |
$171,000 $10,000 taxable expense account |
| 2001 |
$400,000 $50,000 non-taxable expense account |
$175,400 $10,000 taxable expense account |
| 2019 |
$400,000 $50,000 non-taxable expense account |
$230,700 $10,000 taxable expense account |
Data from Congressional Quarterly's Guide to the Presidency