The White House has unveiled the latest salary figures for staffers working under President Donald Trump, offering a transparent look at who’s earning what in his 2025 administration. The annual staff salary report, released to Congress on Tuesday, July 1, provides insight into more than 400 current employees, as reported by Axios.
By law, the president of the United States is entitled to an annual salary of $400,000, along with a $50,000 expense allowance, $100,000 in travel funds, and $19,000 earmarked for entertainment. A one-time $100,000 redecorating allowance is also granted to a new president, bringing the total compensation package to $569,000.
However, true to his previous term, Trump has again declined to accept a salary. A billionaire businessman, he has continued his tradition of donating his presidential salary to various government departments. This decision aligns with Trump’s long-standing message of self-funding and refusing to personally profit from public office.
Topping the White House payroll is advisor Jacalynne Klopp, earning $225,700 annually. Klopp previously held a senior role at Immigration and Customs Enforcement during Trump’s first term. She is followed closely by Associate Counsel Edgar Mkrtchian, who earns $203,645. Mkrtchian is another returning figure, having worked in the International Trade Administration in 2017.
According to Axios, 33 staffers fall into the $195,200 salary tier. Notable names in this group include Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Border Czar Tom Homan, and Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing Peter Navarro.
Speechwriters earn between $92,500 and $121,500, while over 100 employees fall in the $59,000 to $80,000 range. The average salary for a Trump White House staffer is $114,194—higher than the $109,166 average under the Biden administration in 2024. Biden’s White House also employed significantly more staffers, with 564 compared to Trump’s 400-plus.
Interestingly, eight staffers are listed as earning $0. This “zero-dollar club” includes prominent figures such as AI and crypto czar David Sacks, a billionaire venture capitalist who likely declined compensation, and Pastor Paula White, senior advisor to the Faith Office, who continues to lead her church in Florida.
Also included are Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff. While both serve in key roles under Trump, their salaries are paid through the State Department, not the White House.
Among the most public-facing figures are Karoline Leavitt and Stephen Miller. Leavitt, now press secretary, previously served on Trump’s 2024 campaign and under Kayleigh McEnany. Miller, a familiar face from Trump’s first term, has returned as deputy chief of staff.