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Historical US Executive Pay and Political Party Index
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Analysing the historical evolution of executive compensation within the United States government offers a unique window into the economic priorities and legislative decisions of Congress over more than two centuries. This record tracks the base annual salaries of Presidents and Vice Presidents from the inception of the republic in 1789 through to 2020. Constitutional constraints, specifically Article II, Section 1, Clause 7, dictate that a President's salary cannot be adjusted during an active term, whereas Vice Presidential pay follows separate legislative timelines. These figures focus strictly on nominal base pay, excluding additional perks such as expense allowances, travel accounts, or entertainment budgets.
Columns
- year: The specific calendar year of service, recorded as a four-digit integer.
- name: The individual's full name, formatted with the last name first, followed by the first name and any relevant suffixes like Jr. or III.
- party: The political affiliation of the officeholder, including Unaffiliated, Federalist, Whig, Democratic-Republican, Democratic, and Republican.
- term: The specific four-year service block, typically identified as the first or second term.
- salary: The annual base pay in nominal US Dollars, represented as an integer without currency symbols.
- position_title: The official role held by the individual, either President or Vice President of the United States.
Distribution
The information is delivered in a CSV file titled
pvp_dataset.csv with a file size of 37.06 kB. It contains 429 valid records across six distinct columns, with a 100% validity rate and no mismatched or missing entries. The dataset has achieved a usability score of 10.00 and is intended for annual updates to include future executive terms.Usage
This collection is ideal for exploratory data analysis and longitudinal studies regarding the financial history of the US government. Researchers can use the data to create visualisations of salary trends over time or to compare compensation across different political eras. It also serves as an excellent resource for students to practice data cleaning and time-series forecasting, particularly when examining how executive pay has scaled alongside national economic growth.
Coverage
The scope is focused entirely on the United States Executive Branch, encompassing every individual who has held the office of President or Vice President. Temporally, the records provide a continuous timeline from the first inauguration in 1789 up to the year 2020. While the data for Presidents is restricted by constitutional term limits regarding pay changes, the records capture the full span of service for both roles within this 231-year window.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
Political historians can utilise these figures to contextualise the financial standing of past administrations relative to their contemporary economies. Data scientists can leverage the clean, high-validity records for teaching statistical modelling or building historical infographics. Additionally, public policy researchers may find the data useful for analysing the frequency and impact of Congressional acts on executive pay.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- US Presidential and Vice Presidential Salary History (1789-2020)
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