Which South Asian country's chief justice gets the highest salary?

ISLAMABAD – Acting President of Pakistan Sadiq Sanjrani recently notified an increase in the salaries of the Chief Justice of Pakistan and other judges of the Supreme Court.

The monthly salary of the Chief Justice of Pakistan has been increased to Rs1,229,189 and in US dollars it becomes over $4,360 as per the current exchange rate.

Here's a comparison of salaries of the top judges in South Asia, in US dollar, per month, exclusive of other perks.

Pakistan

A chart shared by South Asia Index shows the top judge of Pakistan is drawing the highest salary – $4362 – as compared to other countries of South Asia.

India

The chief justice of India, as per the index, receives $3,414 per month -- second in the list. 

Bangladesh

The monthly salary of Bangladesh’s top judge stands at $2,860.

Maldives

The monthly salary of Maldives’ top judge is $2,404. 

Bhutan: $1828

The per month salary of Bhutan’s top judge stands at $1,828 

Nepal: $723

The salary of the Nepal’s top judge is $723. 

Sri Lanka: $653

The chief justice of Sri Lanka receives lowest salary of $653 in the region.