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the legislative branch decides, that is - the elected members of Congress and the House,as signed and approved by the President.
Congress decides how much they get paid.
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Members of Congress pay FICA/Medicare. They also pay health insurance premiums at rates comparable to the private sector.
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Members of Congress gets their gasoline free , although some pay for their gas out of pocket But don't stop there. Those that pay for their gas will turn in their gas receipt and get their money back. Don't believe me , just ask your friendly member of Congress.
The members and people working in and for the US Congress pay taxes just like any American resident. However the body itself does not pay taxes.
Members of Congress are paid out of the U.S. Treasury.American Government
The last pay raise for Congress was in 2009 bringing the minimum pay to $174,000 per year. Committee leaders earn more. A yearly automatic pay raise was voted into law in 1989. Congress blocked the pay raise for 2010 and 2011. Source: http://www.theolympian.com/2011/02/18/1548259/murray-requests-end-to-automatic.html
the members of congress. Because this is a financial matter, all money or financial bills begin in the House of Representatives. Passing then to the Senate if the House agrees with the bill for a pay raise. If passed by the Senate the bill is sent to the US President to be signed into law.
As of 2021, members of the U.S. Congress receive an annual salary of $174,000.