His most lucrative role - a regular slot as a columnist for the Daily Telegraph - left him flush with £275,000 per year. Other lucrative assignments included high-profile engagements speaking for more than £100,000 a pop. Being Prime Minister discounts him from these profitable additional jobs, and he primarily relies on Government wages. In total, he takes in a year what he might have received from one speaking appearance.

Source: The Times December 08, 2021 17:10 UTC