Ethics Counsel — $151,633
Having to provide the President with legal advice on ethics matters is no simple task! The Ethics Council has a lot of responsibility as this person is responsible for giving the best legal advice, if the president might need it, not only for state affairs but also when concerning personal matters making.
The going rate for this position is $151,633 per year. Former President Barack Obama had two attorneys on staff with the title of Ethics Counsel. The higher-paid employee earned $123,406, in 2016, so the salary has increased since.
Chief Calligrapher — $99,400
As one of the more unique jobs in the White House, the Chief Calligrapher at the White House earns $99,400 per year. They’re responsible for writing out invitations, certificates, place cards, programs, and other documents in calligraphy. The person who holds this position has two other workers working beneath them.
The salary falls within a reasonable range of those who held this position in the past. In 2016, the Chief Calligrapher under Obama made $100,110 per year.
Director of Presidential Personnel — $168,000
When applying for a job in the White House, all applicants first go through the Presidential Personnel Office. The office reviews potential candidates and will recommend someone to the president or to the Senate when a position needs to be filled. Many positions require candidates to be approved by the Senate before they can be offered.
The Director of Presidential Personnel runs this office and can actually reject a president’s request for a specific candidate. This position pays a salary of $168,000. When we think of it, it's basically the Recruitment and placement manager of the White House, just with a respectful salary.
Deputy Director of Communications — $168,000
The Deputy Director of Communications is basically a glorified marketing manager. They’re responsible for developing long-term strategies to promote the goals and accomplishments of the organization.
So, great marketing people such as Jennifer Psaki, and Jessica Ditto held this position at the time, earning an annual income of $168,000. To be in this position, you have to know how to sell and promote basically anything.
Acting Director of White House Visitors Office — $95,800
As one of the biggest attractions in the country, the White House receives an average of 6,000 visitors each day. The White House Visitors Office organizes tours and maintains the areas visitors get to explore, while the acting director manages the office staff.
This position is not always related to the President in office and can be acted by the same individual for several terms. Dana Hurtik has been the White House Visitors Office acting director since 2017, earning $95,800 per year. The same position was held by Ellie Schafer in 2016, with a higher salary of $116,679 per year.