House Members Say $174,000 Salary Isn’t Enough! They Want a Pay Raise

Congress wants a pay raise.

Buried deep in Speaker Johnson’s government funding bill is a pay increase for lawmakers – could be as much as $6,600 annually. The average member of Congress earns $174,000 a year.

They also get access to free, reserved parking spots at DC-area airports, a dedicated reservation line to book airline tickets, a taxpayer-funded gym membership and access to a private dining room.

And let’s say a congressman gets in hot water – there’s a taxpayer-funded slush fund to settle workplace disputes.

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Forbes reports that settlements have exceeded $17.6 million since 1997.

House members also get a federal subsidy to cover health insurance – amounting to about 72 percent of their premiums.

And depending on age and length of service, members receive a lifelong pension of 80 percent of their salary. That’s about $139,000 yearly until death.

Let’s say a congressman dies in office – his family will receive a one-time death gratuity of $174,000. An active-duty service member’s family only receives a $100,000 death gratuity.

So what do you think? Does Congress need a pay raise? Vote in my poll below.