The Obama White House loves to share. So much so, that the White House has posted the salaries of its top operatives.
According to the WhiteHouse.gov blog, every administration since 1995 has been required to "deliver a report to Congress listing the title and salary of every White House Office employee." In January, in one of his first acts as president, Obama announced that he was freezing the salaries of employees who made more than $100,000 a year, saying, "Families are tightening their belts, and so should Washington."
— $102,000 Reggie Love, the president's personal aide and "body man," who was named the Hottest White House Employee according to a Huffington Post poll, barely edging out "Favs."
— $113,000 Desiree Rogers, who is on every D.C. socialite's speed-dial, was tapped to be the White House social secretary, charged with coordinating every social event held by the White House. The stylish Chicagoan pals around with Anna Wintour and was the subject of an extensive Vogue magazine feature.
— $84,000 Catherine Lelyveld, press secretary to First Lady Michelle Obama, hails from the Windy City as well, and served as Mrs. Obama's communication director during the presidential campaign.
— $36,000 That's how much Darienne Page, the White House receptionist,
Get the full list of salaries here.
I find it interesting that White House employees really aren't rolling in money, they make pretty average salaries. Employees who work with big business CEO's can expect to make more. It clearly must be the opportunity to be where the power is, and the unspoken promise of open doors later down the road that must be the lure for people working for the government...that and the excellent healthcare.
