https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/highest-paid-world-leader-to-get-salary-increase-of-1-millionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/highest-paid-world-leader-to-get-salary-increase-of-1-millionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/highest-paid-world-leader-to-get-salary-increase-of-1-million#u65338Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:17:48 +0000Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will see his annual compensation increase by approximately 64 percent to S$3.6 million, including bonuses. The adjustment raises his pay from S$2.2 million, maintaining his position as the highest paid political leader globally. Announced in parliament, this restructuring is the first ministerial pay increase in 15 years. The plan also elevates the benchmark annual pay for the lowest-grade minister to S$2.43 million and increases monthly allowances for Members of Parliament from S$13,750 to S$18,500. Wong stated the raises are necessary to attract top talent and en https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/highest-paid-world-leader-to-get-salary-increase-of-1-millionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/highest-paid-world-leader-to-get-salary-increase-of-1-million#u64345Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:02:00 +0000Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's annual pay will rise 64 percent to S$3.6 million, making him the highest paid political leader globally. Announced in parliament on Tuesday, this adjustment is the first ministerial pay increase in 15 years. The overhaul includes raising the benchmark annual pay for the lowest-grade minister to S$2.43 million and increasing monthly allowances for Members of Parliament from S$13,750 to S$18,500. Wong argues these raises are necessary to attract top talent and ensure quality leadership and good governance.Why it mattersSingapore benchmarks political salaries a https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/highest-paid-world-leader-to-get-salary-increase-of-1-millionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/highest-paid-world-leader-to-get-salary-increase-of-1-million#u63418Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:55:58 +0000Singapore is increasing Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's annual salary by $1 million, bringing his total pay to $2.85 million. This 64% increase is part of a broader ministerial pay hike, the first in 15 years. The benchmark annual pay for the lowest-grade minister will rise to $2.43 million, while monthly allowances for Members of Parliament will increase from S$13,750 to S$18,500. Lawrence Wong stated these adjustments are necessary to attract top talent into politics and ensure good governance.Why it mattersSingapore ministers are already among the highest-paid government officials globa