Presidential pay is not outrageous because those seeking the Presidency should be motivated by public service, not remuneration.
Of course, the President doesn't really have bills. He or she doesn't exactly pay to rent the White House.
Of course, the President doesn't really have bills. He or she doesn't exactly pay to rent the White House.
In the US, we've chosen the private sector to remunerate our officials after they've left public service, and our lovely government is the result.
Keep in mind that, as a public official earning top wages (~$150k/year) in DC, you can just afford to buy the median home in the area. But if you want a nice house (single-family) in a good neighborhood? Forget it! Whereas if you took your skills to the private sector, finding a place to raise your family would not be a major concern.
Singapore is an extreme example of this (perhaps too extreme) - the Prime Minister earns over $1.5M a year.
Actually the first family does have to pay for many incidentals, like every day food, and it comes in the form of a bill.
I don't see who this applies to in your last election