Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency Staff Salaries
Some staffers at Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency are drawing robust taxpayer-funded salaries from the federal agencies they are slashing and burning, raising concerns about their compensation compared to the technologists they have replaced.
Key Points
- DOGE employees are drawing taxpayer-funded salaries from the agencies they are dismantling.
- Elon Musk does not draw a salary for his work with DOGE.
- DOGE has not made its spending or salary ranges publicly available.
Pros
- Some employees are being compensated well for their roles in DOGE.
Cons
- Concerns about high salaries compared to fired technologists with more experience.