How much does a politician get paid?

Answer 1

It depends on the jurisdiction and the political culture. Many municipal politicians, such as Mayors and councilmen, earn nothing and serve for free. In some parts of the country they are paid. There are several different schemes for municipal representation. The Strong Mayor form unusually found in large cities frequently has pay for those who serve.

State legislators can be paid a lot or a little. Most are paid something. For example, in Texas they are paid $7,200 a year.

The current salary for Congressman or United States Senator is $174,000 per year. By way of comparison a Texas State District Judge gets around $125,000 per year. The Governor of Texas makes $150,000.

The Mayor of Galveston, Texas doesn't make anything for serving as Mayor. So your answer depends on which level of government and the level of some other factor (political culture) in the local population that governs how much they are willing to pay.

Answer 2

You have to be more specific. What position does the person hold, in what country? The mayor of a small town in Alabama does not get paid the same as the President of France- but they are both politicians.

Answer 3

they are public servants and get paid by the government.

Answer 4

They are paid out of the general tax revenue.

Answer 5

Overpaid.