Guyana Prime Minister Salary: ~US$125,000 (2021 Estimate)

As of 2021, the Prime Minister of Guyana's annual salary was approximately US$125,000 (GYD ~26M at 210/USD). This figure is an estimate; the government does not routinely publish itemized executive compensation.

Context

• Guyana GDP per capita (2023): ~US$20,000 (oil-driven surge from ~$5,500 in 2019).
• President salary: ~US$150,000 (est.).
• Ministers: ~US$80,000–100,000.
• National Assembly members: ~US$35,000 + allowances.

Variables

• Oil revenue (since 2020) may trigger salary reviews.
• Constitutional commissions (Integrity, Public Service) set frameworks.
• No public disclosure law equivalent to US Form 990/Schedule J.

Verification

For current figures, consult the Guyana Parliament's Office of the Clerk or the Ministry of Finance budget estimates. Local press (Stabroek News, Kaieteur News) occasionally reports on emoluments debates.

Note: The PM is not Head of State (President is). The PM leads government business in the Assembly and coordinates ministries.