Here's How Much Raphael Warnock Will Make As A Senator

Raphael Warnock's new role as senator might also prove to be quite lucrative compared to his current job as a Senior Pastor at the Baptist church. According to ZipRecruiter, the average salary in Atlanta, Georgia for a similar parsonage position is a little over $45,000 per year. Meanwhile, the salary of a U.S. senator in 2021, as reported by the branch's official website, is $174,000 per year.

When it comes to the average median income of civil servants, that salary is chump change, however. According to a report in Roll Call, the median net worth of today's senators and House members combined is a whopping $511,000. The report goes on to highlight that, "The financial disparity between those who try to govern and those who are governed is almost certainly even greater than that." In light of that, having a senator who makes something akin to what the average American household struggles to earn is not only refreshing, it's essential.