Kids' questions / Politics & public office
🏛️ How much does a us representative make?
Answer: Set by federal law; listed on Congress's official site.
Published figures
| Figure | Amount | Reliability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| US US Senator/Representative · set amount | $174,000 | Government statistics | US Senate (senate.gov) (current) |
- US Congress members earn $174,000 a year, unchanged since 2009. Leaders like the Speaker earn a bit more.