Top 10 highest-paid world leaders: Joe Biden ranks fourth

By Priyanka Deshpande CNBC-TV18.com Published July 30, 2024

Visual Capitalist has ranked the highest-paid world leaders in 2024, revealing who commands the most substantial salaries as of July 9, 2024.

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10. fumio kishida

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9. Christopher luxon

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8. karl nehammer

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7. ursula von der leyen

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6. olaf scholz

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5. anthony albanese

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4. joe biden

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3. viola amherd

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2. john lee ka-chiu

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1. lawrence wong

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Top 10 highest-paid world leaders: Joe Biden ranks fourth

Visual Capitalist has ranked the highest-paid world leaders in 2024, revealing who commands the most substantial salaries as of July 9, 2024.

The Top 10

The Top 10

The Top 10

10. fumio kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida is ranked 10th, earning an annual salary of $256,000.

9. Christopher luxon

Ranking 9th is New Zealand's Prime Minister, with an annual salary of $288,000.

8. karl nehammer

Austrian Chancellor, Nehammer ranks 8th with an annual salary of $307,000.

7. ursula von der leyen

In 7th place with a salary of $364,000 is German politician and European Union President Ursula Von Der Leyen.

6. olaf scholz

With a salary of $367,000 per year, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz ranks 6th.

5. anthony albanese

Australian Prime Minister, Albanese is the 5th highest-paid leader with an annual salary of $390,000.

4. joe biden

United States' President Joe Biden ranks 4th on the list, with a salary of $400,000 per year.

3. viola amherd

Switzerland' President Viola Amherd ranks 3rd, with a annual salary of $530,000.

2. john lee ka-chiu

Second on the list is Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, with a salary of $695,000 per year.

1. lawrence wong

Singapore Prime Minister Wong, the highest-paid world leader, earns over $1.6 million annually, including a 13th-month bonus & other benefits.