The highest paid politicians

The world’s highest paid politician is Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, with $2,75 million, according to the website.

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French President Nocolas Sarkozy earns $319,800/year, according to the website.

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel earns $303,800.

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…British Prime Minister David Cameron earns $300,400.

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…the third place goes to US President Barack Obama, whose yearly income is $400,000.

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In eighth place is South African President Jacob Zuma with $305,000.