It’s not a lot of cash, and she doesn’t need it, but it’s enough to buy herself 210 MAGA hats a year.
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has never been one to hold her tongue. She burst into the political scene as a pro-MAGA, QAnon-friendly Congressional candidate, quickly becoming a staunch supporter of Donald Trump and unapologetic in her right-wing views. Even after publicly distancing herself from Trump over certain issues, including the Epstein files, Greene didn’t shy away from making headlines. Recently, she announced her resignation from Congress with a fiery statement, claiming, “It’s all so ridiculous and completely disingenuous. I refuse to be a ‘battered wife’. I hope everything goes away and gets better.”
You might assume her resignation takes effect immediately because of her strong words. Not quite—her final day in office is set for January 5, 2026. One of the reasons she might stick around is, well, the pension. By staying in office for over five years, she will secure a monthly congressional pension starting in 2036, projected at about $725 a month, totaling roughly $8,700 a year. Forbes shares that the current value of her pension stands at around $40,000, adjusted for inflation, and potentially surpassing $260,000 over time. If she were to resign just three days earlier, however, she’d end up with nothing.
To break down how this pension works, members of Congress can access a retirement plan not typically offered to private sector employees. After contributing to the Federal Employees Retirement System during their time in office, they become eligible for monthly benefits at age 62. Greene will have served nearly five years when she officially resigns, the minimum requirement for pension eligibility. Her base salary, unchanged since 2009, is $174,000, leading to a monthly benefit of $725.
This isn’t the most lucrative pension available. If Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer were to retire now, he’d be looking at around $9,300 a month, thanks to his 44 years of service. Similarly, South Dakota’s Senator John Thune could expect roughly $6,400 monthly.
Even without this pension, Greene isn’t struggling financially. She co-purchased a construction company, Taylor Commercial, from her father back in 2002, which has grown significantly. Her latest financial disclosure indicates that her 51% share is worth between $5 million and $25 million, and she expects an ownership distribution between $1 million and $5 million in 2024. She also has a company that appears to rent out office space, valued between $1 million and $5 million with annual earnings of $50,000 to $100,000.
Beyond her home in Georgia, Greene owns a condo in Washington, D.C., though the specifics on that are a bit unclear. She also has a robust financial portfolio, with cash and investments ranging between $3.1 million and $8.3 million. While most of this is in credit union accounts, she has blue-chip stocks from companies like Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan. Interestingly, she’s been active in trading, submitting 22 reports detailing her buying and selling activities in 2025 alone.
In an unexpected move, Greene recently distanced herself from certain conspiracy theories, stating on The View that she’d been misled by the media and social media narratives. During discussions about government issues, she broke ranks with her party by advocating for an extension of health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. As for her future, her resignation statement didn’t reveal much, only expressing excitement about “new paths ahead,” which could range from a podcast to other high-profile roles. But without a far-right successor, her legislative ambitions—such as expanding subsidies and making significant changes concerning immigration and healthcare—might be sidelined.
