AP Photo/Evan Vucci The prestigious title of president of the United States comes with benefits and perks that are just as luxurious. US presidents earn a $400,000 salary while in office, but that's not the only financial perk. Presidents also have access to a country home, a personal plane, a helicopter, and a post-presidency pension. Besides having the most prestigious title in the United States, presidents have several perks that lift a financial burden off their shoulders.