Radar Reveals the 35 Highest-Paid White House Staffers... Including Mouthpiece Karoline Leavitt and the Controversial Stephen Miller

Here are the top earners in Donald Trump's office.
Jan. 5 2026, Published 9:00 p.m. ET
The Trump administration deals with backlash daily, and those in these high-stress positions are reeling in the big bucks.
RadarOnline.com can reveal what the highest-paid White House staffers are making.
Jacalynne Klopp

Jacalynne Becker Klopp (R) makes $225,700 per year.
Jacalynne Becker Klopp, a detailee in Trump's administration as a senior immigration advisor, is the highest-paid staff with the salary of $225,700 per annum.
Edgar Mkrtchian

Edgar Mkrtchian is the associate counsel to the president.
Following Klopp in the list is Edgar Mkrtchian. The second top-paid White House staff member gets $203,645 per annum as an associate counsel to the president.
Brittany Baldwin

Brittany Baldwin makes just under $200,000 as a salary.
Right behind Klopp and Mkrtchian is a group of 33 staffers that pull in $195,200, including Brittany Baldwin who brings home the whopping salary as a senior policy advisor.
Blake Deeley

Blake Deeley makes $195,200 for his dual-roles.
Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Executive Director of the National Energy Dominance Council Blake Deeley also gets $195,200 for his roles.
Kyser Blakely

Kyser Blakely's is a senior policy advisor.
Kyser Blakely's work as a senior policy advisor provides him with $195,200.
David Warrington

David Warrington is the counsel to the president.
By holding the role of counsel to the president, David Warrington earns $195,200 per annum.
Earl G. Matthews

Earl G. Matthews makes $195,200 for his duties.
Earl G. Matthews gets $195,200 for his role as general counsel of the Department of War. Before he was sworn in, he initially worked as senior associate counsel to the president.
Elizabeth Cilia

Elizabeth Cilia is the former analyst for the Department of Defense.
Like the other senior policy advisors, former analyst for the Department of Defense Elizabeth Cilia collects $195,200 per year.
Hayley Harrison

Even Hayley Harrison is the chief of staff to Melania Trump.
Even Hayley Harrison, chief of staff to the first lady, gets $195,200 per annum.
Hope Renee Hudson

Hope Renee Hudson makes $195,200 as an advisor.
Hope Renee Hudson, the wife of North Carolina Republican Representative Richard Hudson, gets $195,200 as an advisor.
John Coale

John Coale is the deputy assistant to the president.
John Coale, who works as deputy assistant to the president and deputy special envoy to Ukraine, earns $195,200 per annum.
Joseph Keith Kellogg

Joseph Keith Kellogg reels in $195,200.
Joseph Keith Kellogg's annual pay as special envoy for Ukraine and Russia is also $195,200.
Joshua Fisher

Joshua Fisher is the director of the Office of Management and Administration.
Through his job as director of the Office of Management and Administration, Joshua Fisher earns $195,200 per year.
Kara Westercamp

Kara Westercamp also has a role in the administration.
Another associate counsel, Kara Westercamp, is paid $195,200 for the position.
Karoline Leavitt

Karoline Leavitt has found herself in plenty of hot water.
Karoline Leavitt is also among the highest-paid White House staffers, earning $195,200 every year.
Kevin Hassett

Kevin Hassett works for the National Economic Council.
Kevin Hassett's compensation package as assistant to the president for economic policy and director of the National Economic Council is valued at $195,200.
Michael James Blair

Michael James Blair is deputy chief of staff for legislative, political, and public affairs.
Michael James Blair takes in $195,200 from his role as deputy chief of staff for legislative, political, and public affairs.
Mike Waltz

Mike Waltz has since been dismissed from his role.
Before he was dismissed from his role, Mike Waltz earned $195,200 for his work as national security advisor.
Nick Luna

Nick Luna makes $195,200.
Also at $195,200 pay grade, Nick Luna serves the White House as deputy chief of staff for strategic communication.
Patrick Witt

Patrick Witt used to be a football quarterback.
Former football quarterback Patrick Witt gets $195,200 as deputy director of the Presidential Council of Advisors for Digital Assets.
Peter Lake

Peter Lake also works with Trump.
As senior advisor and senior director of power at the National Energy Dominance Council, Peter Lake's earnings reach $195,200 per year.
Peter Navarro

Peter Navarro has been hit with plenty of backlash over the years.
Peter Navarro's engagement as senior counselor for trade and manufacturing earns him $195,200 yearly.
Sergio Gor

Sergio Gor is now the U.S. ambassador to India.
Sergio Gor got $195,200 for serving as director of the Office of Presidential Personnel before kicking off his new role as the U.S. ambassador to India in November.
Dan Scavino

Dan Scavino took over for Gor in his previous position.
As Gor's successor, Dan Scavino also secures $195,200 per year.
Stefanie Wehagen

Stefanie Wehagen makes $195,200.
Associate counsel Stefanie Wehagen's annual salary is set at $195,200.
Stephen Miller

Stephen Miller is one of the most polarizing figures in the Trump administration.
As the White House deputy chief of staff for policy and Trump's Homeland Security advisor, Stephen Miller gets the annual earnings of $195,200.
Steven Cheung

Steven Cheung is Trump's director of communications
As the president's director of communications, Steven Cheung pockets $195,200 per year.
Susan Wiles


Susan Wiles' recent 'Vanity Fair' interview sparked backlash.
As Trump's chief of staff, Susan Wiles' annual pay totals $195,200.
Taylor Budowich

Taylor Budowich made just under $200,000 in his role.
Taylor Budowich made $195,200 per annum before he left his role as deputy chief of staff for communications and public liaison and cabinet secretary in October.
Tom Homan

Tom Homan is known as the border czar.
Border czar Tom Homan joins the group of staffers earning just under $200,000, bringing home $195,200 per year.
Vince Haley

Vince Haley is the Director of the Domestic Policy Council.
Director of the Domestic Policy Council Vince Haley is compensated with a salary of $195,200.
Will Scharf

Will Scharf was the White House staff secretary.
Will Scharf pockets $195,200 each year in his capacity as the White House staff secretary.
William 'Beau' Harrison

William 'Beau' Harrison makes $195,200.
William "Beau" Harrison draws an annual paycheck of $195,200 as deputy chief of staff for operations.
William Doffermyre

William Doffermyre is now an solicitor for the U.S. Department of the Interior.
William Doffermyre earned $195,200 when he served as senior advisor. He has since left the role to work as solicitor for the U.S. Department of the Interior, starting in October.
Ross Worthington

Ross Worthington is known as Trump's director of speechwriting.
The last of the $195,200 earners is Ross Worthington, Trump's director of speechwriting.



