The US President earned $25,000 a year until 1873 when the salary was raised to $50,000.
Actually, he served as President for free. He was granted $25,000, but turned it down as he was very wealthy and didn't want to add to the US debt.
George Washington refused of being paid for his being commander and chief of the Continental Army. He asked and obtain only of being refunded of the costs he had borne during his service.
By George Washington.
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He was not so much as discovered as created by his parents.
None. He had two step children from his marriage to Martha.
how much more is the current president being paid than George Washington eared
3000
He got paid around $25,000 (Worth $1,000,000,000 today)
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George Washington would have been paid about $25,000 for his service as President of the United States. He turned this down and was paid nothing for his service.
Washington offered to be president just for expenses, however no one would permit that, so he was paid $25,000-a-year salary.
George Washington refused of being paid for his being commander and chief of the Continental Army. He asked and obtain only of being refunded of the costs he had borne during his service.
George Washington refused to accept pay for his military service. He did, however, accept pay for his other public service, including his presidency.
By George Washington.
George Washington grossed $342,722 worldwide.