Sonia Gandhi Highest-Paid Politician in the World
- By Carol Kearney
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It's been a rough year for the politician, but at least she has her millions of dollars to ease the pain. 79-year-old Sonia Gandhi has taken the No. 1 spot on People With Money’s top 10 highest-paid politicians for 2026 with an estimated $82 million in combined earnings.
UPDATE 01/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Sonia Gandhi 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 Wednesday (December 31) that Gandhi is the highest-paid politician in the world, pulling in an astonishing $82 million between December 2024 and December 2025, a nearly $50 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 Indian politician has an estimated net worth of $245 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 Gandhi Burger” chain) in New Delhi, a Football Team (the “Lusiana Angels”), has launched her own brand of Vodka (Pure Wondergandhi - India), and is tackling the juniors market with a top-selling perfume (With Love from Sonia) and a fashion line called “Sonia Gandhi Seduction”.
The ranking is significant for many Sonia fans, who have been waiting for her triumphant return to the glory days for what seems like a lifetime.
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