The salaries of the politicians They are always under scrutiny, and this is because many people believe that they are very high and unjustified.
Below we will tell you what the salary of a Governor in Chili currently. Can you imagine how much money they can earn per month?
How much does a Governor earn in Chile?
The task or job of each Governor is to head the executive body of each administrative zone for a period of four years and they can be re-elected consecutively, only for the following period.
According to official sources, a governor receives a remuneration that, on average, is around eight million pesos, an amount that varies depending on the region, due to the allocations corresponding to the size of the territorial area.
For example, Claudio Orrego, governor of the Metropolitan region, received a gross salary of $8,548,513 in October 2024. Additionally, he received a monthly bonus amount of $1,104,261.
On the other hand, Jorge Files, governor of the Magallanes region, received a gross remuneration of $9,068,045, in addition to a bonus of $646,315 and travel expenses of $196,805.
The governor of the Valparaíso region, Rodrigo Mundaca, received a gross salary of $8,533,785, along with a bonus of $502,040.
What are the functions of each Governor?
The functions and obligations of each Governor are the following:
- Formulate regional development policies, aligned with community plans.
- Present policies, strategies, development projects and their modifications to the regional council.
- Propose the regional government budget to the council.
- Represent judicially and extrajudicially the regional government, entering into contracts and acts according to its competence.
- Appoint and remove officials you trust.
- Coordinate, supervise and supervise public services linked to the regional government.
- Enact, with the agreement of the council, territorial planning and regulatory plans.
- Preside and convene the regional council.
How much does President Gabriel Boric earn per month?
According to information from Transparency, Gabriel Boric, the President of the Republic of Chile, receives a gross income of $5,742,240. However, it must be clarified that there are politicians, advisors and other State professionals who earn more than the president.
