The postmaster general is the second-highest-paid federal employee — and other weird facts about the USPS leader
The postmaster general is now elected by the USPS Board of Governors, an 11-person group selected by the president and advised by the Senate.But just because the postmaster general is no longer part of the Cabinet, doesn't mean the position doesn't still hold significant power and gravitas.Spencer Platt/Getty Images
The position of postmaster general is currently held by Louis DeJoy, appointed by the USPS Board of Governors under former President Donald Trump in 2020. U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testifies before a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing on slowdowns at the Postal Service ahead of the November elections on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., August 24, 2020Today, the postmaster general is the second-highest-paid federal government employee after the president. In 2021, DeJoy made a base salary of $305,681, which along with performance bonuses, totaled $480,985, according to USPS data.
United States Postal Service Postmaster General Louis DeJoy speaks during a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Washington
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