Salary and Other Benefits
The salary of the prime minister is by law the same as the salary of the Speaker of the Parliament, which is €11,675 a month (from 1 May 2011). In addition, the prime minister receives a half of the parliamentary salary to which he or she is entitled as a sitting member of Parliament. The full parliamentary salary is currently (as of 1 May 2011) at least €6,335 a month, so the Finnish prime minister receives at least €14,842 per month in total. The salary is subject to normal income tax.
The prime minister is entitled to a thirty days' leave (holiday) during each calendar year. The maintenance, staff and services of the official residence (Kesäranta) is paid by the government.
The prime minister has transportation and security services at his disposal at all times.
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