The ten highest paid leaders in the world

The world can be a chaotic place to live without any kind of leader controlling the entire population. The government and authority of these political leaders help to stabilize the entire fabric of civilization where people can follow a single set of rules and regulations.

No matter how much we criticize or blame these world leaders for their parties, we cannot deny the fact that they do play a significant role in the growth of the economy. Here is a list of some of the most powerful and highly paid global leaders in 2022 who have carved out a place for themselves in governance history.

10. Michel Temer, President of Brazil - $103,400.

Michel Temer was elected president of Brazil after Dilma, the country's 36th president, was removed from office following her impeachment in 2016. He receives an annual salary of $103,400, which is likely to increase as Dilma added a 10 percent share to it to present a good image in her court cases. Michel belongs to the Brazilian Democratic Political Party. He also served as the country's vice president. He is currently the Acting President of Brazil, who may or may not be elected depending on his performance in the future.

9. Matteo Renzi, Prime Minister of Italy - $120,000

He was elected Prime Minister of Italy in 2014. During his leadership, he proposed cutting half the number of members and the salaries of all members of parliament in order to save this additional money for the country's economy. Today his annual salary is $120,000. He belongs to the Democratic political party. During his reign he introduced many reforms and unionism, including Labour, economic, same-sex civil unions, social policy and universal exhibitions. Renzi was ranked 3 on the year's list of "The Most Powerful People Under 2014" published by Fortune magazine.

8. Vladimir Putin, President of Russia - $137,650.

This Russian president didn't mind taking a 10% cut from his salary to help the country through a recession. So now he only makes $137,650. Putin has also been a prime minister in Russian politics; he is the 2th and 4nd president of the country. During his first presidency, Russia showed decent economic growth, increasing its purchasing GDP by 72%. However, the country's reports also showed a continuous increase in the Corruption Index and the Poor Democracy Index. That year he topped the Times' "Most Influential People" list.

7. Theresa May, Prime Minister of Great Britain - $186,119.

She is the second most powerful woman in Britain after the Queen. She receives an annual salary of $186,119 2016, which could have been higher if the UK economy had not felt the collapse of the pound due to the Brexit turmoil. She began her post as prime minister in 1997. She is the second female Prime Minister of Great Britain after Margaret Thatcher. She belongs to the conservative political party and has worked to ensure equal rights for women in the country. She has also served as Home Secretary, Minister for Women and Equalities and has been a Member of Parliament since XNUMX.

6. Francois Hollande, President of France – $198,700.

In addition to serving as President of France, François Hollande was also a member of the National Assembly and secretary of his party. He truly helped improve France with labor, pension and budget reforms. He also supported same-sex marriage and allowed adoption for these couples during his presidency. Since his presidency, France has established more friendly and appreciative relations with neighboring states. His presidential term is almost over and he will be replaced in May 2017. His annual salary was US$198,700 during his presidency.

5. Jacob Zuma, President of South Africa - $206,000.

Jacob is considered the most controversial president of South Africa. He has held this position since 2009. He belongs to the National African Congress party and was very influential in the struggle for independence. He was re-elected in 2014, making him the current President of South Africa. He is always surrounded by controversies about corruption or illegal charges. It was also changed to rape. However, Zuma does not appear to be giving up his $206,000 seat any time before his term.

4. Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan - $241,000.

Shinzo Abe has a stressful job running the world's largest economy, Japan. He is the longest serving Prime Minister of Japan who is currently serving his third term as Prime Minister. He belongs to the Liberal Democratic Party. He did transform the education system and also put emphasis on Japan's population growth, where he introduced a fiscal budget to find potential partners for youth in order to increase the country's birth rate. He receives an annual salary of $241,000 for serving his nation.

3. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany - $242,000

The 62-year-old world leader has been named the 2015 Times Person of the Year, whose annual salary increases by 2% every few months due to the excellent work she does. Her annual salary is $242,000. She is a famous stateswoman whose grace has blessed the land of Germany. She is the first female chancellor of Germany, elected in the 2005 federal elections. She has been serving the country as Chancellor since her first victory of the year.

2. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada – $260,000.

Justin Trudeau is undoubtedly one of the most handsome political leaders to have ruled the country. He currently serves as the 23rd Prime Minister of Canada. He entered office in 2015 and has since then become the talk of the country, be it his amazing works and decisions or his flawless looks. He is one of Canada's youngest prime ministers since Joe Clark. He had the DNA of a world leader as he is the son of Pierre Trudeau, the former Prime Minister of Canada. He has decriminalized marijuana and also supports tax cuts for middle-class households. His annual salary is $260,000.

1. Donald Trump, US President – ​​$400,000.

The President of the United Nations of America is one of the most popular and most critically reviled political leaders in the history of the world. He is rewarded with a $400,000 check every year for signing virtually any document. The multimillionaire businessman doesn't really seem to care about the president's salary, as he earns almost times her annual profit. Donald Trump has been making headlines since his election campaign, whether it was his Muslim and immigration ban in America or his authorization of internet regulations on the sale and purchase of user data. He is also the first US President to receive so much hatred from his citizens. He defeated former President Barack Obama, who was his complete opposite.

These are some of the most powerful and highly paid leaders in the world who contribute to the world. You can criticize and condemn their decisions, but running a country is a big responsibility that does not always guarantee happiness for everyone. Their duty is to serve the majority of the population.