congress as a whole
Responsibilities for both the House and Senate
congressional perks
SALARY
The current salary for average members of the House and Senate is $174,000.
Congressional Leaders get paid a higher salary:
Senate Leadership
Majority Party Leader - $193,400
Minority Party Leader - $193,400
House Leadership
Speaker of the House - $223,500
Majority Leader - $193,400
Minority Leader - $193,400
BENEFITS
Members of congress also receive additional benefits such as, annual allowances to help pay for congressional duties, retain outside income from private careers, and tax deductions.
The current salary for average members of the House and Senate is $174,000.
Congressional Leaders get paid a higher salary:
Senate Leadership
Majority Party Leader - $193,400
Minority Party Leader - $193,400
House Leadership
Speaker of the House - $223,500
Majority Leader - $193,400
Minority Leader - $193,400
BENEFITS
Members of congress also receive additional benefits such as, annual allowances to help pay for congressional duties, retain outside income from private careers, and tax deductions.