The White House employs hundreds of staffers every year, and the total staffing costs can be as high as $47 million under any given presidency.
How much White House staffs have been paid for the past 18 years
GOBankingRates found the total White House payroll under every president from 2003 to 2020. Keep reading to find out which president’s staff cost the most.

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