Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Top 10 Highest-Paid White House Staffers
Working in the White House is a big deal, and the pay is pretty good too.
The highest-paid staffers earn a lot more than the average American, but still less than the top earners in states like Maryland and Virginia.
The White House has to report all salaries to Congress every year.
The top earner is Jacalynne Klopp, who makes $225,700 as the Senior Immigration Advisor.
Other high earners include senior advisors and communications leaders.
Some staffers have left for other jobs or are paid through different government branches.
White House salaries are above the average American salary but below the top 1% in states like Maryland and Virginia.
The White House is required to report all employee salaries to Congress annually on July 1.
Jacalynne Klopp, the Senior Immigration Advisor, earns the highest salary at $225,700.
Other top earners include senior policy advisors and communications leaders earning $195,200.
Some staffers have left for the private sector or other government roles, and a few reported a $0 salary.
- Who
- White House staffers, including senior policy advisors, legal experts, and communications leaders
- What
- The top 10 highest-paid White House staffers and their salaries
- When
- Annual salary report submitted on July 1
- Where
- White House, Washington D.C.
- Why
- To provide transparency on government salaries and compare them to private sector earnings
- Highest Salary
- $225,700 (Jacalynne Klopp)
- Second Highest Salary
- $203,645 (Edgar Mkrtchian)
- Third Highest Salary
- $195,200 (Multiple Staffers)
- Average American Salary (2024)
- $69,846
- Top 1% Salary in Maryland (2025)
- $677,543
- Top 1% Salary in Virginia (2025)
- $701,792
- Reporting Requirement
- Annual salary report to Congress on July 1
- Highest-Paid Roles
- Senior policy advisors, legal experts, communications leaders