According to a Thursday interview, Congressman James Moran, from Virgina, thinks that $174,000 (that doesn't include any of the benefits...) isn't enough to live comfortably.
Mr Congressman, may I point out some other salaries for you:
Active Duty E5 (Sgt) with 4 years in service: $30,661.20
Active Duty O3 (Captain) with 4 years in service: $62,013..60
Active Duty O6 (Colonel) with 18 years in service: $110,163.6
http://www.dfas.mil/dms/dfas/militarymembers/pdf/MilPayTable2014.pdf
Starting salary for a Police Officer (In DC, since he referenced the cost of living in the city): $53,300
Salary for a firefighter: $48,270
Salary for a firefighter, supervisory position: $72,670
Salary for an EMT/Paramedic: $34,870
(Police, Firefighter, and EMT combined = $136,440, that's nearly $40,000 less annually than the salary of a Congressman)
Salary for a political science professor: $84,110
Salary for a teacher: $48,750
Salary for an RN: $68,910
Now, these are all national averages unless listed otherwise, and, in the case of EMT/Paramedic, they really should be two separate listings as they are differing training levels and pay, but it gives you a general idea.
Mr Congressman, may I suggest that, especially when you factor in the added benefits, such as retirement and healthcare, that you are incredibly out of touch with Americans as a whole? May I suggest that we do not have much sympathy for your "plight"?
For some more perspective:
UK House of Commons: £74,000 ($122,677.20)
Canadian House of Commons: $163,700.00 Canadian ($149,068.89 USD)
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