Manon Aubry Highest-Paid Politician in the World

It's been a rough year for the politician, but at least she has her millions of dollars to ease the pain. 36-year-old Manon Aubry has taken the No. 1 spot on People With Money’s top 10 highest-paid politicians for 2026 with an estimated $46 million in combined earnings.

UPDATE 22/03/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Manon Aubry tops annual list of highest-paid politicians

In 2023 it looked like the politician’s spectacular career was winding down. Suddenly, she was back on top. People With Money reports on Saturday (March 21) that Aubry is the highest-paid politician in the world, pulling in an astonishing $46 million between February 2025 and February 2026, a nearly $20 million lead over her closest competition.

People With Money’s factors

In compiling this yearly list, the magazine considers factors such as upfront pay, profit participation, residuals, endorsements and advertising work.

The French politician has an estimated net worth of $145 million. She owes her fortune to smart stock investments, substantial property holdings, lucrative endorsement deals with CoverGirl cosmetics. She also owns several restaurants (the “Fat Aubry Burger” chain) in Paris, a Football Team (the “Fréjus Angels”), has launched her own brand of Vodka (Pure Wonderaubry - France), and is tackling the juniors market with a top-selling perfume (With Love from Manon) and a fashion line called “Manon Aubry Seduction”.

The ranking is significant for many Manon fans, who have been waiting for her triumphant return to the glory days for what seems like a lifetime.

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