The White House released its official staff salary report to Congress on Tuesday, offering a full breakdown of who’s getting paid what in President Donald Trump’s administration.
The report, obtained by Axios, lists more than 400 staffers serving under the president.
Who makes the most
At the top of the list is advisor Jacalynne Klopp, earning $225,700 annually. Klopp previously held a senior position at Immigration and Customs Enforcement during Trump’s first term, according to Openpayrolls.com.
Right behind her is associate counsel Edgar Mkrtchian, who makes $203,645. Mkrtchian worked in the International Trade Administration in 2017.
The $195,200 club
Thirty-three White House staffers each make $195,200. That group includes key Trump allies and insiders:
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Chief of staff Susie Wiles
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Deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller
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Press secretary Karoline Leavitt
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Border czar Tom Homan
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Senior counselor for trade and manufacturing Peter Navarro
There are five White House speechwriters listed. Their salaries range from $92,500 to $121,500.
On the lower end of the pay scale, more than 100 staffers earn between $59,000 and $80,000.
Eight working for $0
The report also shows eight individuals with a $0 salary. That group includes:
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AI and crypto czar David Sacks
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio
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Special envoy Steve Witkoff
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Pastor Paula White, senior advisor to the Faith Office
Sacks is a billionaire venture capitalist who likely declined a salary. Rubio, now serving as Trump’s national security advisor, is being paid through the State Department. Witkoff also works at State but maintains a role at the White House.
Paula White remains the senior pastor at City of Destiny Church in Florida and reportedly opted out of taking a government paycheck.
Leavitt and Miller out front
Among all Trump staffers, Karoline Leavitt and Stephen Miller are the most visible.
Leavitt served as spokesperson for Trump’s 2024 campaign and was previously an assistant in the press office during the first administration.
She continues to be one of the fiercest defenders of the One Big Beautiful Bill — a key piece of Trump’s MAGA agenda.
Miller, a mainstay from Trump’s first term, is once again shaping major policy and speeches from inside the West Wing.
As expected, Trump’s lean and loyal team is focused on policy, not paychecks. And several top allies are even working for free.
