Compensation and Fees
For their average of 40 hours of work per week, Pages earn $21,134.00 annually, with a monthly gross salary of $1,761.91 ($11.01 hourly).
Automatic deductions are made for federal and local taxes (based upon the individual Page's permanent residence), social security, and the Residence Hall fee. The Residence Hall fee is $400/month in room and board fees. Pages are given an allowance of $20 Monday through Thursday, and $10 on Friday for food in the House side of the Capitol. In addition, the Residence Hall provides food for the Pages on Sundays for dinner, and breakfast is provided for them in the dormitory every weekday morning.
Pages are paid on the last working day of the month.
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