House of RepresentativesSalaries Speaker of the House - - $223,500 Majority Leader - - $193,400 Minority Leader - - $193,400 |
SenateSalaries Majority Leader - - $193,400 Minority Leader - - $193,400 |
Benefits for Congress
Congress members receive health care and retirement benefits through the same plan as a normal federal employee would receive.
Congress members are also eligible for pensions, not until they have reached the age of 50 and have been a member for more than 5 years. An average pension is around $35,952 a year.
Congress members are also eligible for pensions, not until they have reached the age of 50 and have been a member for more than 5 years. An average pension is around $35,952 a year.