Cyprus’s president earns more than twice as much as government ministers and nearly three times what MPs receive, according to state salary data published by the Accountant General.
The figures, effective from 1 January 2026 and released to enhance transparency in public administration, show President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides at the top of the pay scale with €14,401 gross monthly—€9,145 after tax and institutional deductions.
At the other end, the President’s Press Office director receives €4,420 gross and €3,267 net, illustrating a pay range spanning more than threefold across senior state positions.
The data shows both gross salaries including allowances and net amounts calculated using the revised 2026 tax scales and institutional deductions—though individual final amounts may vary depending on personal tax situations, exemptions or other income.
Judiciary earns more than politicians
Supreme Court judges take home more than ministers despite lower gross salaries. The Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General and Supreme Court president and members earn €13,531 gross but €9,207 net—€1,129 more than ministers’ €6,078 net, despite ministers’ €9,343 gross salary.
This reflects different tax and deduction structures across state positions. Court of Appeal judges receive €12,173 gross and €8,331 net, also exceeding ministerial take-home pay.
The Parliament president earns €11,456 gross and €7,461 net—substantially more than the €6,078 ministers receive after tax, though ministers hold higher gross salaries.
Senior officials and department heads
The Police Chief, Auditor General, Accountant General and ministry director generals earn €10,696 gross and €7,172 net—€1,094 more than ministers take home despite lower headline salaries.
District, administrative, admiralty and commercial court judges receive €10,712 gross and €7,456 net.
Ministers, deputy ministers and the government spokesman all earn €9,343 gross and €6,078 net. The President’s Office director general receives the same gross salary, whilst the Transparency Commissioner earns €6,385 net from this pay grade.
Department directors and the Tax Commissioner—who oversees the tax system—earn €8,996 gross and €6,145 net, taking home slightly more than ministers. The Personal Data Protection Commissioner receives €8,921 gross and €6,214 net.
MPs earn less than department directors
MPs and religious representatives receive €7,911 gross and €5,466 net monthly—less than department directors and many senior officials despite their legislative role.
Various commissioners including those for the presidency, environment, animal welfare, citizens’ affairs, equality and mountain communities development earn €7,866 gross and €5,386 net, alongside the Cooperative Societies Service inspector.
Independent authority presidents show significant variation. The Educational Service Commission president earns €11,431 gross and €7,241 net, the Public Service Commission president receives €10,871 gross and €6,924 net, whilst the Competition Protection Commission president gets €7,366 net. The Commissioner for Administration earns €6,825 net.
Lower-ranking positions include the deputy government spokesman at €5,288 gross and €3,787 net, and committee and independent authority members ranging from €3,722 to €4,318 net.
Transparency through regular updates
The Accountant General publishes and updates the full salary information every six months on its website under “Payroll Services / Salaries”, allowing citizens ongoing visibility into how public funds compensate state officials.
The agency stressed that net figures are based exclusively on institutional deductions and 2026 tax scales, without accounting for additional personal deductions, exemptions or supplementary income that may affect individual circumstances.
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