A Social Aide is a military official who attends major functions at the White House in uniform. They’re there as an added security measure to make guests feel more comfortable, but they are welcome to mingle and enjoy the party.
Often they get to meet big celebrities, which may be why so many officers in the military are eager to volunteer. This job doesn’t pay anything, but the perks make it worth it for many.
Director of Volunteers, Comment Line, and Greetings for Presidential Correspondence — $64,400
The White House has a comment line that allows people to call in, likely with their complaints. Volunteers answer the phones, taking the brunt of these calls without ever seeing a paycheck. The Director of Volunteers, Comment Line, and Greetings for Presidential Correspondence manages these volunteers as well as the correspondence that should get passed on to the president.
This position's pay is shorter than the title and is $64,400 per year. A similar position was held by Darren Martin during the Obama administration, paying much less at $50,500, in 2015.
Digital Content Producer — $72,700
This is a position created only in recent years, titled the Digital Content Producer, who is responsible for creating and sharing content online. This includes everything from what’s on the White House website to its social media channels.
Some presidents are really fond of the new social media world, however, others are less enthusiastic about it. The lucky person to have this role earns $72,700 per year, which is a bump in salary from 2017 when the position paid $63,125.
Deputy Assistant to the President for Operations and Personal Aide to the President — $158,000
Often referred to as the President's "Body Man," the Deputy Assistant to the President for Operations and Personal Aide to the President is responsible for being the president’s every man. Whether it’s a pen or a newspaper, their job is to meet the president’s immediate needs, and they often become good friends.
The annual fee for this position is $158,000, which is higher than the President's first body man, who made $115,000 in 2017.
Director of Oval Office Operations — $145,000
As a glorified receptionist, the Director of Oval Office Operations is one of the only White House employees with complete access to the Oval Office. No one can get inside to see the president without their approval, as they’re considered the gatekeeper.
The lucky person to succeed in this position earns $145,000 per year. Brian Mosteller held the position under Obama and is known for never leaving his side while he was in Washington. In 2015, he earned significantly less in the role, with a salary of just $102,000.