President's Salary Is 15 Times Lower Than Singapore's, but Four Times Higher Than Milei's

President’s Salary Is 15 Times Lower Than Singapore’s, but Four Times Higher Than Milei’s

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 07/08/2025 at 20:18

Updated on 07/08/2025 at 20:21

Presidente brasileiro ganha R$ 46 mil por mês, enquanto renda média da população é de R$ 3,1 mil

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Statement Rekindles Debate on Heads of State Remuneration; Comparison Shows Global Leaders Earn Up to 15 Times More or 4 Times Less Than the Brazilian President.

The president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated that the salary of the president of Brazil “is not much,” when commenting on the R$ 46,366.19 gross he receives monthly. The statement was made last Tuesday (6) during the 5th Meeting of the Sustainable Economic and Social Development Council (CDESS), the “Conselhão.” According to Lula, after discounts of 27% for Income Tax and a R$ 4 thousand party contribution to the PT, about R$ 21 thousand net remains.

The statement drew attention because, according to a survey by O Globo using data from foreign governments, the annual salary of the Brazilian president, just over R$ 558 thousand, is lower than that of several global leaders, but surpasses that of other heads of state from emerging countries. While Donald Trump (USA) and Emmanuel Macron (France) earn 2 to 4 times more, figures like Javier Milei (Argentina) and Xi Jinping (China) earn up to 4 times less.

“Life Is Not Easy”

When discussing tax justice, Lula argued that the population cannot pay the same tax burden proportionally as he does. “My salary is not much, you know? The president’s salary is R$ 46 thousand, pays 27% in tax, and the PT charges me R$ 4 thousand at the source. What’s left is R$ 21 thousand, life is not easy,” he stated.

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How Much Do Other Heads of State Earn

The comparison with other world leaders shows a diverse scenario:

Donald Trump (USA) – US$ 400 thousand per year (R$ 2.1 million), plus US$ 50 thousand annually for official expenses.
Javier Milei (Argentina) – 4 million pesos monthly (R$ 16.3 thousand), about R$ 196 thousand per year.
Emmanuel Macron (France) – € 14,586 per month (R$ 92.7 thousand), totaling R$ 1.1 million annually.
Vladimir Putin (Russia) – US$ 11,600 monthly (R$ 63.4 thousand), totaling R$ 760 thousand per year.
Keir Starmer (United Kingdom) – about R$ 1.1 million annually, combining salaries as prime minister and member of parliament.
Lawrence Wong (Singapore) – US$ 1.6 million annually (R$ 8.7 million), the highest-paid in the world, earning approximately 15 times more than Lula.

Debate on Remuneration and Fiscal Reality

The president’s remarks reignited discussions about the weight of the president’s salary on the public budget, authority remuneration in general, and the contrast with the average income of the population. In Brazil, according to IBGE, the average monthly income from work is R$ 3,100, which represents a little over 6% of the gross amount received by Lula.

Experts consulted by the press point out that although the presidential salary is in line with the ceiling for public servants, the debate gains importance as it involves representativity and management priorities, especially during fiscal adjustment periods and demands for efficiency in public spending.

And you? Do you think the salary of the president in Brazil is fair compared to that of other world leaders or should it be reviewed? Leave your opinion in the comments.

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