World’s top 20 highest paid political leaders of 2015 (With Pictures)

19) Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Netherlands – $170,000

Mark Rutte has been the Prime Minister of the Netherlands since October 14 2010. He earns $170,000 annually. The salary of the Prime Minister of Netherlands is €144,000 (including €7887.24 expenses). SEE ALSO: Top 20 highest paid footballers in the world – See who’s number 1 now! (With Pictures)

18. Ma Ying-jeou, President of Taiwan – $184,000

The Chinese President, Xi Jinping’s salary is just about 20% of what his Taiwanese counterpart Ma Ying-jeou earns.