Should the former president be survived by a spouse, the spouse is granted a pension of $20,000 for life, as well as a free postage benefit. On top of all these pension payments and benefits come the expenses involved with the personal protection of each former president and his family. read more
Former presidents receive a pension equal to the pay that the head of an executive department (Executive Level I) would be paid, as of 2017 $207,800 per year. The pension begins immediately after a president's departure from office. read more
However, presidents who are removed from office due to impeachment forfeit all benefits. Transition Expenses. For the first seven months, beginning one month before the January 20 inauguration, former presidents get transition funding the help them transition back into private life. read more
Ex-presidents currently get a pension plus money for secretarial expenses. I think Congress can adjust the amount whenever they wish. read more
Each of the people above did not answer the questioner completely .The president is paid for life. Upon retirement the members of Congress (members of the House and the Senate) are paid a pension based upon their years of service and average of 3 most recent salaries. Each of he answerers above only answered 1/2 of the question. read more
For example, ex-presidents are allowed office space and communications systems paid for by taxpayers. Fiscal year 2018 budget requests for the former presidents include $536,000 for office space for former President Barack Obama and $68,000 for travel for George H.W. Bush. read more