Dr. Fauci is highest paid federal employee

Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, listens during a Senate Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Hearing on the federal government response to COVID-19 Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Washington. (Graeme Jennings/Pool via AP)

by: Rachel Estrada

Posted: Jan 26, 2021 / 10:05 AM CST

Updated: Jan 26, 2021 / 10:05 AM CST

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HOUSTON (CW39) Now that he’s back in the spotlight, many may be curious about how much money Dr. Anthony Fauci actually makes. “Forbes” recently revealed that he’s actually the highest-paid federal employee in the United States.

As it turns out, Fauci earned $417,608 in 2019. In comparison, the President earns $400,000.

Fauci even a little over twice as much as Senators and members of the House of Representatives who make $174,000 a year. Excluding House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who will earn $223,500 this year.

Who makes more between Pelosi and say, a Supreme Court Justice? Chief Justice John Roberts makes $270,700, and a four-star military general rake in $268,000.

Incase you’re wondering is Fauci is pulling stock and investments in what he spouts about the pandemic and COVID-19 vaccine… the answer is no. Absolutely not, because he is a government employee earning a government salary.