Biden’s Taxpayer Pension Surpasses $417,000 Annual Milestone for Former Presidents

According to an analysis by the National Taxpayer Union Foundation (NTUF), former President Joe Biden is poised to receive the largest taxpayer-funded pension of any U.S. president, estimated at approximately $417,000 per year.

This figure surpasses Biden’s own presidential salary of $400,000 and nearly doubles the retirement benefits received by former President Barack Obama. NTUF Vice President Demian Brady described the amount as “historically unprecedented,” noting that such a high pension is uncommon in the annals of U.S. presidential retirements.

Brady explained that Biden’s exceptional pension stems from his eligibility for multiple federal retirement programs, including benefits under the Former Presidents Act of 1958—which provides a pension equivalent to a Cabinet secretary’s salary ($250,600 annually)—and retirement income from the Civil Service Retirement System tied to his four decades of federal service. Brady estimates that Biden’s Senate and vice-presidential pension amounts to roughly $166,000 per year, capped at 80% of his highest government salary. When combined with presidential benefits, this total exceeds any previous president’s retirement package.

Additionally, the General Services Administration has allocated over $1.5 million in fiscal year 2026 for Biden’s post-presidency expenses, covering office space, staff, and equipment. These findings have reignited debates about reforming the law governing former presidents’ benefits, with critics asserting that current provisions allow excessive taxpayer-funded support.