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.
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.
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.
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.
Director of the National Economic Council — $183,000
The Director of the National Economic Council is the person responsible for giving the president sensible advice on economic policy matters outside of those relating to domestic policy. He is also responsible for creating the Economic Report of the President each year, along with other staff members working for the National Economic Council.
Whoever is chosen to take this role, earns a salary of $183,000 per year. A lot of dollars for a lot of responsibility.