Colin Powell- $50 Million

Colin Powell has had an eventful life, to say the least. After being born to Jamaican-origin parents, he found his calling in the army. Such was his vigor that he soon was made the commander of his unit, and the now-retired man hadn’t even graduated at the time! After completing his studies, Colin was made, second lieutenant.

Due to his undying patriotism, he was soon selected for a White House fellowship – a highly dignified position. Powell’s majority of the earnings are derived from serving as a statesman, signing lucrative book deals, and high-paying appearances.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – $511K

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may be the new kid on the block in American politics, but she is already making waves! After making the red-lip look synonymous with a symbol of fierceness, the former bartender has been honest about her rags to riches journey. What people adore about Alexandria is her rare honesty, being vocal about the issues that matter, and modesty.

Even though she has a substantial amount of student debt, Cortez has been steadily saving up and earning a comfortable amount from her civic duties. As of now, her net worth stands around $511,000.

Al Gore – $300 Million

Al Gore served as a vice-president when Bill Clinton was the President of the United States. He later tried to run for the position but was defeated. However, that defeat that did not create a dent in his earnings, as it is quite evident from the whopping $300 million figure! While serving the public doesn’t pay that well, being a successful entrepreneur, sure does!

He is on the board for many blue-chip companies and is known to be quite calculative when it comes to business decisions. Al has also directed an award-winning environmental documentary named An Inconvenient Truth.