The Trump administration released its annual White House salary report, providing detailed figures on the earnings of all White House staff. The report shows that salaries range from $59,070 for the lowest-paid to $225,700 for the highest, with eight employees receiving no compensation at all. These unpaid roles may be due to overlapping positions in other government sections. The highest-paid staffer is Jacalynne Klopp, a senior advisor, earning $225,700, closely followed by Edgar Mkrtchian, an associate counsel, at $203,645.
Other key figures in the White House, including press secretary Karoline Leavitt, border czar Tom Homan, chief of staff Susan Wiles, trade advisor Peter Navarro, communications director Steven Cheung, and homeland security advisor Stephen Miller, all earn above-average salaries. The report also mentions a group of 33 employees making $195,200, highlighting the varying salary levels within the administration.
Some White House officials, such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, receive their compensation from other government departments instead of the White House. This reflects a complex web of roles and responsibilities within the administration. The report also touches on Trump’s personal compensation, which is governed by federal law, although it is not included in the document. As a president, Trump earns a base salary of $400,000, along with various allowances for expenses, travel, and entertainment. His exact earnings, however, are not detailed in the report.
Trump has previously donated his salary to government agencies during his first term and has stated he will do the same during his current term. The White House did not immediately respond to queries regarding Trump’s compensation. This report serves as an overview of the economic landscape of the White House staff and raises questions about the financial dynamics within the administration. It also brings attention to the broader context of government spending and compensation structures within the executive branch.