From Sept '96, The Kipplinger Washington Letter

Salaries $133,600 for each member of the House and Senate. The speaker receives $171,500 and the Majority and Minority leaders $148,400

Pensions Vary with time in service and top three earning years… Many former members with 20 years in office receive over $60,000 a year. What's more, congressional pensions are adjusted each year for inflation.

Medical Benefits include free outpatient care at Walter Redd and Bethesda Naval Hospitals and access to a physician on Capitol Hill.

Other Benefits An annual tax deduction of $3,000 for housing, free parking at Washington area airports and free mailing to constituents (you know, that junk mail).

Office Expenses generally run $125,000 to $250,000 per year

For Staffing House members get $580,000 to pay up to 22 people. Senators $ One Million to $ 2 million, depending on their state's population.