United States of America
Start and end of mandate
Start of the parliamentary mandate for newly elected members
When the member is sworn in
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Start of the parliamentary mandate for appointed members
Not applicable
End of the parliamentary mandate
On the last day of the chamber’s term (including in the case of early dissolution)
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Speaker
Mode of designation of the Speaker
The Speaker is elected from among the members of parliament/chamber
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Rank of the Speaker in the hierarchy of the State
The Speaker often has a very high rank in the protocollary hierarchy of the State.
Speaker becomes interim Head of State in the event of the latter’s death or incapacity
In some countries, the Speaker acts as interim Head of State when required by the circumstances, such as death or incapacity.
Yes
Speaker's mandate continues between legislatures
The mandate of the Speaker may continue until their successor is elected, even after the dissolution of parliament/chamber.
No
Speaker terms
The term of the Speaker is different from the term of the house
The term of the Speaker may be different from the term of the House (legislature).
Yes
Speaker's term
The term may be shorter than one year.
2 Years
Immunity and code of conduct
Parliament’s authorization is required for the detention or prosecution of members
There is a Code of conduct for members
Salaries and allowances
Basic salary
The figures are the gross amount before tax in national currency.
174,000
Basic salary in PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) dollars
The figures were provided by parliaments in national currency and converted to PPP dollars using World Bank conversion tables.
Basic allowances
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Names of the basic allowances
Members’ Representatives Allowance (MRA).
Amount reported is an average.
The MRA is composed of:
1. Personnel (amount is the same for every member)
2. Official office expenses (varies among Members based on the distance between a Member’s district and Washington, DC, and the cost of General Services Administration office rental space in the district)
3. Official mail (varies among Members based on the number of non-business addresses in the district)
Amount reported is an average.
The MRA is composed of:
1. Personnel (amount is the same for every member)
2. Official office expenses (varies among Members based on the distance between a Member’s district and Washington, DC, and the cost of General Services Administration office rental space in the district)
3. Official mail (varies among Members based on the number of non-business addresses in the district)
Members pay income tax on salaries
Salaries and/or allowances may be subject to income tax or equivalent.
Yes
Members pay income tax on allowances
Salaries and/or allowances may be subject to income tax or equivalent.
No
Members can have remunerated employment outside parliament
Certain parliaments allow MPs to exercise other remunerated employment outside parliament.
Members are required to declare income from other employment to parliament
In certain countries, MPs exercising other employment may be required to declare their income.
Yes
List of the other allowances provided for constituency work
Office space in States, including Mobile Office Space;
Furniture and Furnishings in Washington, D.C., supplied and maintained by the Architect of the Capitol;
Furniture and Furnishings in State Offices (USD 40,000 max);
Office equipment in Washington, DC, and State Offices;
Entitlement to receive government publications, e.g. the daily Congressional Record, various manuals and directories.
Personal staff are paid for out of each Parliamentarian's office.
Furniture and Furnishings in Washington, D.C., supplied and maintained by the Architect of the Capitol;
Furniture and Furnishings in State Offices (USD 40,000 max);
Office equipment in Washington, DC, and State Offices;
Entitlement to receive government publications, e.g. the daily Congressional Record, various manuals and directories.
Personal staff are paid for out of each Parliamentarian's office.
Facilities, services and allowances for constituency work
Personal staff to work directly for the parliamentarian
The personal staff to work directly for the parliamentarian is different from parliamentary staff work for the secretariat of Parliament.
Office at parliament
Constituency office
Certain countries provide for an office at constituency if it’s different from a seat of parliament, which is often in the capital. The office at constituency is applicable mainly to the countries using the Plurality/Majority system of elections.
Housing
Other cash or in-kind allowances for constituency work
The common in-kind allowances for constituency work include those for travel, overnight stay, etc.
Yes
Additional salaries and allowances for leadership positions
| Salary | Allowances | |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker | yes | |
| Committee Chair | no |
Other leadership positions that receive additional salaries or allowances
Some parliaments provides for additional salaries or allowances to the Deputy Speaker/Vice President, heads of parliamentary groups, etc.
Speaker: USD 225,000
Parliament determines the amount of salaries
Some parliaments determine the amount of salaries of MPs. The amount may be set by other institution than parliament.
Yes
Name of the body (or bodies) in parliament which determines the amount
Both chambers of Parliament have to pass legislation.
Parliament determines the amount of allowances
Some parliaments determine the amount of allowances of MPs. The amount may be set by other institution than parliament.
Yes
Name of the body (or bodies) in parliament which determines the amount
Both chambers of Parliament have to pass legislation.
The parliamentary salary is determined in reference to another salary scale
In some countries, the amount of parliamentary salary is determined in reference to another salary scale, such as civil service salary scale, ministerial salary or the minimum wage of the country.
Reference scale used for parliamentary salaries
Reference scale used for parliamentary salaries: Civil service salary scale; Ministerial salary; Minimum wage; Other (please specify)
Other (please specify)
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Notes
Annual adjustments are based on "changes in private sector wages as measured by the
Employment Cost Index (ECI)," but Congress often votes to not accept these annual adjustments.
Employment Cost Index (ECI)," but Congress often votes to not accept these annual adjustments.
The data valid for the year
2020
Information on salaries and allowances on the parliamentary website
Certain parliaments publish the information on MPs’ salaries and allowances on parliamentary website. The amount of information may vary from one parliament to the other.
All SOPOEA expenditures are required to be published in the semiannual Report of the Secretary of the Senate.
All MRA expenditures are reported in the quarterly Statement of Disbursements of the House Statements (SOD)
https://disclosures-clerk.house.gov/PublicDisclosure/FinancialDisclosure https://www.senate.gov/legislative/lobbyingdisc.htm
All MRA expenditures are reported in the quarterly Statement of Disbursements of the House Statements (SOD)
https://disclosures-clerk.house.gov/PublicDisclosure/FinancialDisclosure https://www.senate.gov/legislative/lobbyingdisc.htm
Amount of allowances received by each member
Yes
Participation in the government
Members of the government must also be members of parliament
Members of the government must also be members of parliament: Must be a member of parliament; Cannot be a member of parliament; Can be a member of parliament; Other
Cannot be a member of parliament
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