What was the salary for a senator in 1972?
Nathan Sanders 
$42,500
Congressional pay since 1855, in 2012 dollars
| Year | Salary | Inflation multipier |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | $42,500 | 0.160 |
| 1970 | $42,500 | 0.169 |
| 1971 | $42,500 | 0.176 |
| 1972 | $42,500 | 0.182 |
What was a senators salary in 1980?
Senate Salaries since 1789
| Years | Salary |
|---|---|
| 1975–1977 | $44,600 per annum |
| 1977–1978 | $57,500 per annum |
| 1979–1983 | $60,662.50 per annum |
| 1983 | $69,800 per annum |
What was the salary of a US Senator in 1789?
From a stipend of six dollars a day in 1789 to a much more robust salary of $174,000 in 2009, this chart shows how compensation for U.S. senators has evolved over time. NOTE: Since the early 1980s, Senate leaders—majority and minority leaders, and the president pro tempore —have received slightly higher salaries than other members.
How much do members of Congress get paid?
Salaries of members of the United States Congress Position Salary Vice President $255,800 Senators and House Representatives $174,000 Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico $174,000 President pro tempore of the Senate $193,400
Who are the highest paid members of the Senate?
NOTE: Since the early 1980s, Senate leaders?majority and minority leaders, and the president pro tempore ?have received slightly higher salaries than other members. Source: United States Senate.
When did the US Congress get a salary increase?
The Government Ethics Reform Act of 1989 provides for an automatic increase in salary each year as a cost of living adjustment that reflects the employment cost index. Since 2010 Congress has annually voted not to accept the increase, keeping it at the same nominal amount since 2009.
