How much do legislators earn in the United States
$42,830a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $3,569 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,045
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What legislators earn in the United States
Lowest 10%: $29,430Median: $42,830Highest 10%: $58,610
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Luxembourg estimate | $71,280 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $67,590 |
| 3. Canada | $59,720 |
| 11. South Korea estimate | $44,240 |
| 12. United States estimate | $42,830 |
| 13. Norway estimate | $41,780 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $283 |
Similar jobs
Managers
- Senior government officials$118,100
- Traditional chiefs and heads of village$214,000
- Trades union official$111,200
- CEO$118,700
Frequently asked questions
How much do legislators earn a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,569 a month, $42,830 a year.
Which country pays legislators the most?
Canada, with a median of $59,720 a year before tax, according to our data.
Do legislators earn more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $42,830 a year against $16,100 in Germany, 2.7 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate