Former presidents receive a lifetime pension equal to the top pay rate for the head of executive branch departments, which was $199,700 in 2010.
Compensation of the President
President’s Salary
The president earns $400,000 a year. By law, no federal employee is allowed to earn more than the president. The vice president’s salary in
President’s Entertainment Budget
President’s Business Expense Budget
President’s Travel Expense Budget
Extra Authorizations
May be authorized each fiscal year to enable the President, at his discretion, to meet unanticipated national interest, security, defense or personnel needs.
White House Redecoration
Allocated $100,000 each term. The Obamas “are not using public funds or accepting donations of goods for redecorating their private quarters,” says Camille Johnston,