How much money did George w Bush get as president?

Answer 1

The American Presidents salary in 2009 is $400,000 per year and that is fixed by Congress and is a taxable salary. The presidents salary usually grows in $100,000 increments - Kennedy was paid $100,000 per year - but donated his entire salary (both from his Senate years and as President) to charity - he considered it an honor to serve and never kept $1! Nixon made $200,000 - Reagan made $300,000 and Clinton - was the last president to get a raise - (they only get raises through congressional approval) made $400,000 per year starting in 2001.

But you must also take into consideration that almost EVERYTHING - they have at their disposal - is not counted as salary. They get a free house - free transportation - (car and airplane) - free food while in the White House - and when away from the White House - they have a $100,000 per year (non-taxable) travel expense account. And of course they have no utility bills and no need for car payments and no health care to pay. Normally - with the exception of their children's education - they have literally nothing to pay for - that is not part of the office and is to be used at no charge and at their disposal.

Besides the Presidents $400,000 annual salary, they get a $50,000 annual expense account, a $100,000 non-taxable travel account when away from Washington DC and $19,000 for entertainment every year. So the American President has at his disposal a total of $569,000 per year in income and expenses and all of this - except $100,000 per year in travel expenses - is taxable income.

Currently (in 2009) the President receives $191,300 annually in retirement pay after leaving office - it does not matter the length of his term or terms or the reasons they left office. And of course - their retirement pay is taxable income and all presidents, senators and congresspeople - have free health care for them and their immediate family members - (spouses, sons and daughters weather born to them or adopted) for remainder of their lives after leaving office. And when a President dies - his family does not continue getting any retirement benefits. And Secret Service protection is provided for 10 years after leaving office (1 year for vice presidents).

Answer 2

President George W. Bush spent about $4.9 Trillion in 8 years. President Obama has already spent more than that in his 4 years as president.http://wiki.answers.com/Q/User:Brandon%20CusumanoStating that President Obama spent more in his (first) four years, is incorrect. Primarily, due to the fact, Congress did not approve his budget, during those four years. We were still on George W. Bush's Budget. Thank You for trying.

Answer 3

IN 1999 THE HOUSE VOTED TO INCREASE THE PRESIDENTS ANNUAL PAY TO $400,000.00 PER YEAR.

Answer 4

George W. Bush's salary as president was 400,000 dollars a year. A law increasing presidential salary from 200,000 dollars to 400,000 took effect when Bush took office.

Answer 5

George Bush's salary was $400,000 per year. This is the same amount President Barack Obama is paid.

Answer 6

The president's salary is $200,000 a year. But think about all of Bush's business dealings on the side....

No President has business dealings while in office.

Answer 7

Nothing. He is no longer president. Barack Obama receives the current salary for president, $400,000 a year. He also gets to fly in the biggest air yacht in existence anytime he wants.

Answer 8

585,000$ yearly for all the years he ran as president.

Answer 9

A LOT!