How many staff members does a congressman have?

Subsequently, one may also ask, how many staff members can senators employ?

The correct answer is letter C. During the year 2000, Senators are allowed to hire 34 full-time and part-time staff members without limits; while the Representatives had a limit of eighteen full-time and four part-time staff members. Their budgets for their staff were determined by the population of the state.

Beside above, how much money do congressmen get for staff? A glance at the numbers above shows that salaries for congressional staffers are not always in the common $30,000 to $50,000 range. The member with the highest average salary for his employees, Rep. Rob Bishop, pays his staff an average of $81,000.

People also ask, what jobs are performed by congressional staff members?

Roles of Congressional Staff Members

• Chief of staff or administrative assistant.
• Legislative director, legislative counsel, tax counsel, or senior legislative assistant.
• Communications director or press secretary.
• Scheduler, appointment secretary, or personal secretary.
• Caseworker.
• Other staff titles.

Are congressional staff federal employees?

While congressional staffers are federal employees, as a group they are quite different from their Executive Branch counterparts. Congressional staffers typically start their careers by working on a political campaign or interning in a Member's office.