It became known what salaries the leaders of different countries receive. About this reported RBC-Ukraine as part of the Styler project. Salaries of heads of state and government in different countries of the world differ significantly, depending on the level of economic development, political system and traditions. In some countries these revenues are controversial because of their size, while in others they are relatively modest. Leaders also receive benefits, compensation, company cars, access to residences, and more.
The Prime Minister of Singapore can boast of the highest salary among world leaders. His annual income exceeds 2.2 million dollars, which makes him the absolute record holder among all state leaders.
The salary of the US president is also considered one of the highest in the world. It is 400 thousand dollars per year. In addition to the basic amount, the American president receives additional payments for personal expenses, travel and entertainment. Another 100,000 dollars a year is allocated for the repair of the White House. The president also has access to state transport, medical services and a permanent residence. It is worth noting that the salary level of the US president has not been reviewed since 2021.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who earns $390,000 a year, ranks second in terms of salary among world leaders. In 2022, the Bundestag approved a salary increase for the chancellor. This amount includes the base rate, compensations and additional payments. Scholz’s monthly income is approximately 30,000 euros.
The Prime Minister of Australia receives an annual salary of $380,000, which was made possible by the increase in the salaries of federal officials in 2023.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in fourth place, with an income of $379,000 per year. However, almost half of Canadians think this amount is too high.
The annual income of the prime minister of New Zealand is more than 290 thousand dollars. In local currency, it is equal to 471 thousand New Zealand dollars.
The Prime Minister of Japan receives a salary of 270,000 dollars a year. The law on increasing the level of income for government officials was passed in November 2024.
The salary of the president of Italy is approximately 239 thousand euros per year, which is commensurate with the salaries of other high-ranking officials of this country.
The Prime Minister of Great Britain has an income of $210,000 a year, while the Prime Minister of the Netherlands receives about $200,000.
The salary of French President Emmanuel Macron is 190,000 euros per year. His income includes fringe benefits, including a living allowance, tax-free official allowances and official event expenses.
The president of Israel receives an annual salary of 173 thousand dollars.
The salary of the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, is 170,000 dollars a year. He also receives compensation for travel, food and other needs.
The president of Brazil has an annual income of 120 thousand dollars, which causes controversy in the country due to the high level of social inequality.
Polish President Andrzej Duda earns $90,000 a year, the same amount as Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives 60,000 dollars a year and also enjoys benefits, including compensation for maintaining his own house.
The president of Turkey earns approximately 1 million Turkish lira per year, which is equal to 44 thousand dollars. Costs for residence, transport and security are covered by the state.
Among the lowest official salaries of world leaders are the president of Moldova Maia Sandu with an annual income of 14 thousand dollars and the president of Lithuania Gitanas Nauseda, who receives about 10 thousand dollars a year.
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, receives 336,000 hryvnias per year, which is equivalent to approximately 9,000 dollars. This is one of the lowest salaries among European leaders.
The President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, receives $22,000 a year, but all his expenses are covered by the state.
In countries such as Sweden and Iceland, the salaries of leaders are correlated with the average level of income of citizens. This emphasizes the principle of social equality. Meanwhile, in Switzerland, the president of the federal council receives $450,000 a year, making him one of the highest paid in Europe.
The size of the salaries of world leaders not only reflects the economic condition of the country, but can also become the subject of public discussions. In some cases, leaders receive significant compensation and benefits that add significantly to their income, even if the base salary seems low.
