President Salary in Different Countries

Here’s a breakdown of the annual salaries of presidents and equivalent heads of state in the specified countries. Note that these figures often exclude allowances, bonuses, and other perks (such as housing, security, and transportation).

1. Ghana

• Annual Salary:  (about $76,000 The President of Ghana earns around 76,000 annually, but additional perks like accommodation, travel, and security benefits significantly increase the total package.

2. United Kingdom (Prime Minister)

• Annual Salary: £164,951 (about $200,000) The Prime Minister of the UK earns £164,951, which includes a basic salary as a Member of Parliament. However, the UK monarchy, led by the King, doesn’t receive a salary, although the Royal Family receives funds from the Sovereign Grant.

3. United States

• Annual Salary: $400,000 The President of the United States earns a fixed salary of $400,000 per year, along with various additional benefits such as housing in the White House and transportation.

4. Germany

• Annual Salary: €236,000 (about $250,000) Germany’s Federal President earns around €236,000 annually, along with an official residence, travel expenses, and security.

5. Nigeria

• Annual Salary: ₦14.058 million (about $30,000) The President of Nigeria earns ₦14.058 million annually, but various allowances and perks considerably increase the total compensation package.

6. Canada

• Annual Salary: CAD 379,000 (about $280,000) The Prime Minister of Canada earns CAD 379,000 per year, including a base salary and additional perks as the leader of the government. Canada’s Governor General (the monarch’s representative) also receives a salary of CAD 342,000.

7. South Africa

• Annual Salary: ZAR 3.9 million (about $210,000) The President of South Africa earns ZAR 3.9 million annually, along with various benefits such as housing, travel, and security allowances.

8. India

• Annual Salary: ₹6 million (about $72,000) The President of India earns ₹6 million per year, with extensive perks like accommodation in the presidential residence (Rashtrapati Bhavan) and other official benefits.

9. China

• Annual Salary: ¥152,121 (about $22,000) The President of China officially earns ¥152,121 annually, though as a head of the Communist Party, the position comes with significant perks and benefits that aren’t reflected in the salary.

10. France

• Annual Salary: €182,000 (about $195,000) The President of France earns €182,000 annually, plus various allowances for personal expenses, official travel, and accommodations in the Élysée Palace.

Other Countries

• Afghanistan: $36,030 USD
• Albania: $28,074 USD
• Algeria: $70,000 USD
• Angola: $21,054 USD
• Argentina: $51,840 USD
• Armenia: $32,970 USD
• Australia: $354,000 USD
• Austria: $378,666 USD
• Azerbaijan: $110,000 USD
• Bahamas: $37,000 USD
• Bangladesh: $17,100 USD
• Barbados: $116,024 USD
• Belarus: $33,600 USD
• Belize: $26,241 USD
• Benin: $29,810 USD
• Bhutan: Monarch (no set salary for King)
• Bolivia: $39,924 USD
• Bosnia and Herzegovina: $42,650 USD
• Botswana: $99,950 USD
• Brazil: $102,524 USD
• Bulgaria: $79,000 USD
• Burkina Faso: $33,810 USD
• Burundi: $47,300 USD
• Cameroon: $620,976 USD
• Cape Verde: $20,380 USD
• Central African Republic: $42,524 USD
• Chad: $16,640 USD
• Chile: $196,000 USD
• China: $22,000 USD
• Colombia: $134,676 USD
• Comoros: $117,060 USD
• Congo, Democratic Republic of the: $51,500 USD
• Republic of Congo: $108,400 USD
• Costa Rica: $113,520 USD
• Croatia: $44,375 USD
• Cyprus: $90,025 USD
• Czech Republic: $149,516 USD
• Denmark: $11,350,744 USD (King, royal grant)
• Djibouti: $10,000 USD
• Dominica: $33,671 USD
• Dominican Republic: $120,000 USD
• East Timor: $30,000 USD
• Ecuador: $75,132 USD
• Egypt: $70,400 USD
• El Salvador: $62,172 USD
• Equatorial Guinea: $152,680 USD
• Eritrea: $6,000 USD
• Estonia: $74,595 USD
• Ethiopia: $45,270 USD
• European Union: $447,336 USD (President of the European Council)
• Fiji: $62,784 USD
• Finland: $141,367 USD
• France: $194,300 USD
• Gabon: $65,000 USD
• Gambia, The: $65,000 USD
• Georgia: $90,890 USD
• Greece: $154,739 USD
• Grenada: $55,014 USD
• Guatemala: $178,680 USD
• Guinea: $22,390 USD
• Guinea-Bissau: $6,360 USD
• Guyana: $91,700 USD
• Haiti: $3,782 USD
• Honduras: $49,908 USD
• Hong Kong: $568,400 USD

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