Ministerial Salaries 2022-23
Background
The salaries of Members of Parliament and Ministers are set by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA). IPSA is an independent body that was established in 2009 to oversee the expenses and salaries of MPs and Ministers.
IPSA's remit includes:
- Setting the salaries of MPs and Ministers
- Overseeing the expenses of MPs and Ministers
- Investigating any complaints about the expenses or salaries of MPs and Ministers
Current Ministerial Salaries
The following table sets out the salaries paid to different ministerial posts for the 2022-23 financial year.
| Post | Salary |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister | £160,000 |
| Chancellor of the Exchequer | £142,500 |
| Foreign Secretary | £138,400 |
| Home Secretary | £138,400 |
| Defence Secretary | £138,400 |
| Health Secretary | £138,400 |
| Education Secretary | £138,400 |
| Justice Secretary | £138,400 |
| Chief Secretary to the Treasury | £134,792 |
| Paymaster General | £134,792 |
| Attorney General | £134,792 |
| Solicitor General | £118,792 |
| Minister of State | £101,748 |
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State | £92,450 |
These salaries are subject to income tax and national insurance.
Conclusion
The salaries of MPs and Ministers are set by an independent body, IPSA. IPSA's remit includes setting the salaries of MPs and Ministers, overseeing the expenses of MPs and Ministers, and investigating any complaints about the expenses or salaries of MPs and Ministers.
The current ministerial salaries are set out in the table above. These salaries are subject to income tax and national insurance.
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