List of current members of the United States Congress by wealth
| Company type | Ranking/List |
|---|---|
| Industry | Politics |
| Founded | 2018 |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Kevin Hern, Rick Scott, Mark Warner, Greg Gianforte, Paul Mitchell, Mitt Romney, Vernon Buchanan, Mike Braun, Don Beyer, Dean Phillips, Nancy Pelosi, John Hoeven, Suzan DelBene, Fred Upton, Ron Johnson |
| Products | Net worth rankings of US Congress members |
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This ranking of the wealthiest United States Congress members identifies the top fifty richest individuals as of 2018, presenting estimated net worth figures (calculated as assets minus liabilities) for the members and their immediate family units. Due to Congressional financial disclosure regulations, these valuations are expressed in ranges, which may underestimate substantial holdings since there are no upper limits defined for asset values exceeding $50 million (or $1 million for spouses). Typically, government salaries and primary residences are excluded from these calculations. Variations in disclosure formats can affect the precision of these estimates. By 2020, more than half of Congress members were millionaires, with a median net worth near $1 million.
Public access to disclosure filings is available through the OpenSecrets platform.
Since 2009, the established compensation rates for congressional roles have been:
| Position | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the House | $223,500 |
| Majority and minority leaders | $193,400 |
| President pro tempore | $193,400 |
| Senators and representatives | $174,000 |
| Non-voting members of the United States House of Representatives | $174,000 |
Among the fifty most affluent members in 2018 and 2019 were notable personalities such as:
| Rank | Name | Party | State | Chamber | Serving in 119th Congress? | Net worth ($ million) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Hern | Republican | Oklahoma | House | Y | 361.0* |
| 2 | Rick Scott | Republican | Florida | Senate | Y | 259.7 |
| 3 | Mark Warner | Democratic | Virginia | Senate | Y | 214.1 |
| 4 | Greg Gianforte | Republican | Montana | House | N | 189.3 |
| 5 | Paul Mitchell | Republican | Michigan | House | N | 179.6 |
| 6 | Mitt Romney | Republican | Utah | Senate | N | 174.5 |
| 7 | Vernon Buchanan | Republican | Florida | House | Y | 157.2 |
| 8 | Mike Braun | Republican | Indiana | Senate | N | 136.8 |
| 9 | Don Beyer | Democratic | Virginia | House | Y | 124.9 |
| 10 | Dean Phillips | Democratic | Minnesota | House | N | 123.8 |
| 11 | Nancy Pelosi | Democratic | California | House | Y | 114.7 |
| 12 | John Hoeven | Republican | North Dakota | Senate | Y | 93.4 |
| 13 | Suzan DelBene | Democratic | Washington | House | Y | 79.4 |
| 14 | Fred Upton | Republican | Michigan | House | N | 79.0 |
| 15 | Ron Johnson | Republican | Wisconsin | Senate | Y | 78.5 |
- Figures based on 2018 disclosures
This compilation underscores considerable personal wealth among congressional officials, illustrating varied entrepreneurial backgrounds and investment activities that shape their economic profiles within American governance.
See also
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