FAQs About Outside Employment

Q.  What is the "senior staff" rate of pay for 2011?

A. The senior staff rate for 2011 is $119,553.60.  For complete information, see House Ethics Manual, p. 214.

Q.  What is the 2011 outside earned income limit applicable to Members and senior staff?

A. $26,955.  For complete information, see House Ethics Manual, p. 228-33.

Q.  What are outside earned income limits for prior years? 

A.  For 2006 the outside earned income was $24,780 for House officers and employees paid at or above the rate of $109,808 for more than 90 days in 2006.

For 2007 the outside earned income was $25,200 for House officers and employees paid at or above the rate of $111,675 for more than 90 days in 2007.

For 2008 the outside earned income was $25,830 for House officers and employees paid at or above the rate of $114, 468 for more than 90 days in 2008.

For 2009 the outside earned income was $26,550 for House officers and employees paid at or above the rate of $117,787 for more than 90 days in 2009.

For 2010 the outside earned income was $26,550 for House officers and employees paid at or above the rate of $119,553.60 for more than 90 days in 2010.