Vice President's Salary: What You Need to Know

The U.S. Vice President's salary is $235,100 annually, despite being set at $284,600 for 2024 due to a pay freeze since 2019. This salary is lower than that of the Chief Justice and associate justices of the Supreme Court. The last increase was in 2019, with the role's compensation considered reasonable given its duties. Vice presidents also receive perks like Secret Service protection and can earn significant sums post-office through speaking engagements and book deals.