Political Salaries

What the world pays its politicians

WORLD LEADER salarIES

Presidents, prime ministers and other heads of government


LEGISLATOR salarIES

MPs, congress members and other national legislators


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Analysis

Is it true Xi Jinping only earns US$19,000?

Chinese president reportedly earns only US$1600 per month.

News

Australian PM will earn more than US president

A pay bump for Anthony Albanese makes him the third-highest-paid world leader

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News

Canada MPs get 4.3% pay bump

The CA$8500 increase brings their base salary to CA$203,100.