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

11) Giorgio Napolitano, President of Italy – $270,000

Giorgio Napolitano has been the President of Italy since May 15 2006. His annual income is €230,000. A senior shorthand writer in the parliament earns up to €270,000 per year. The annual bill for operating the lower house of the Italian parliament costs as much as those of nations like Germany and Britain.

10.) Jacob Zuma, President of South Africa – $272,000

The President of the Republic of South Africa is the head of state and head of government under the Constitution of South of South Africa. Jacob Zuma is the current President of South Africa. His annual salary is $272,280. He earns around 26 times more than the average citizen of the country. He is currently the highest-earning president in Africa.