George Washington hesistated to take his salary at first, but became convinced that refusing salary would set a precedent that might discourage other less wealthy men from running for President.
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He was offered an annual salary of $25,000, which he tried to refuse. He eventually accepted it to avoid setting a precedent that might have kept all but the wealthy from seeking the presidency.
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the president salary is 400,000
Increases in the presidential salary were made when a new President took office, so the president did not actually get a raise, he just got more than his predecessor. I do not think any president actually got a raise while his was in office.
According the United States Constitution, the US Senate can refuse the president's appointments. It can also reject treaties that have been agreed to by the president.