Assistant to the President for Trade and Manufacturing Policy — $183,000
Formerly the Director of the White House National Trade Council, this role was renamed under Trump’s presidency to the Director of Trade and Manufacturing Policy. The objective of those in this position is to protect American workers and domestic manufacturers while also advising the president on trade and manufacturing policy.
Whoever stands under this definition receives an annual salary of $183,000. Not bad for a recently newly defined job.
The Vice-President — $230,700
The Vice-President receives an annual salary equivalent to those who hold the position of the chief justice of the United States and the speaker of the House. They’ve been paid $230,700 per year since 2010, which occasionally increases with cost-of-living.
On top of access to a private plane, the Vice-President gets to move into a 33-room house located just three miles from the White House, in the U.S. Naval Observatory. Some have said that the Vice-President’s quarters are nicer than those at the White House, and many media events are held there.
Acting Chief of Staff — $203,500
Nicknamed “The Gatekeeper,” the Acting Chief of Staff is responsible for managing the president’s schedule, overseeing the White House staff, and ultimately deciding who gets to meet with the president. While it’s not a requirement that the sitting president appoints someone to this position, most of them find that the role is essential.
The Chief of Staff earns $203,500 per year. The salary of this position has increased dramatically in the past years, and in 2016 it was only $176,461. Looks like the people who are delivering the dollars are starting to respect the importance of this position.
Chief of Staff to the First Lady — $183,000
The First Lady (or First Gentleman) may not get a salary for all of the work they do, but they do have a staff to assist them with their required duties. With a dozen or so staff members on the payroll, the Chief of Staff to the First Lady’s first responsibility is to manage them all. Additionally, the person in the role handles the First Lady’s schedule and day-to-day operations.
The Chief of Staff to the First Lady earns $183,000 per year. This is slightly more than what former people under this position earned, a modest sum of $176,461 per year.
Deputy Director of the National Economic Council — $168,000
The National Economic Council is responsible for advising the president on domestic and global economic policy. The President can have several employees in this sector, and the Deputy Director of the National Economic Council manages them all.
The lucky person in this role receives a salary of $168,000 per year. The salary of this position has increased over the years, just like all major positions in the government.