9. Angela Merkel (Chancellor of Germany) – $283,608
Angela Dorothea Merkel is a German politician and former research scientist who has been the Chancellor of Germany since 2005 and the Leader of the Christian Democratic Union since 2000. She is the first woman to hold either office.
Angela Merkel is the pioneer of Europe’s biggest economy. She pulls in a yearly compensation of $283,608. Numerous will say she merit the compensation, she is a unique modeler of the 28-part European Union.
8. John Key (Prime Minister of New Zealand) – $290,000
John Phillip Key is the 38th Prime Minister of New Zealand, in office since 2008. He has led the New Zealand National Party since 2006.
His yearly compensation is $290,000. It is around 10 times the compensation of a normal New Zealand subject.
