Speechwriters

Salary: $120,000

President Trump employed four speechwriters, fewer than Obama’s nine, reflecting differing values in their roles. Obama’s top speechwriter earned $176,461 in 2016, highlighting the significant variance in presidential appreciation and reliance on speechwriters.

Being a speechwriter today involves seeing your work disregarded or being faulted for undesired content. Despite these challenges, the position can surprisingly feel like easy money since the outcome of your efforts seems inconsequential.