>>I don't think that it has anything to with ethics.
>>Private industry pays a lot more and, like it or not, money is a key motivator.
>>
>>Since when?
>>
>>President: $400,000 includes a $50,000 expense allowance.
>>Vice President: $237,700
>>Rank and file senators and representatives: $174,000
>>House and senate minority and majority leaders: $193,400
>>
>>I'd say that those are pretty hefty salaries.

>Here are some hefty salaries.
>http://www.payscale.com/data-packages/ceo-income-2013/fortune-100
>Some of these dudes make 50 times what the POTUS makes.
>
>Phil Mickelson's caddy makes more than the POTUS.

..yes but that is crazy pay amounts.

Considering these types of government jobs are SUPPOSED to be jobs that serve the people I think they pay rate is high enough. Considering how hard the president's job is they should probably get more - but they can get rich when they leave office doing speeches so it's good enough too I guess.