Simon Bridges
About Simon Bridges
Simon Bridges was a Member of Parliament for National in New Zealand. Current salary: $163,000/year. Career earnings: $3,018,980 over 13 years. View MP salary, expenses, and financial interests.
$3,018,980
13 years tracked
$163,000
Ordinary MP
$1,261,164
$376,811
Salary & Role History
13 years of remuneration data| Year | Primary Role | Salary Category | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ordinary MP | Ordinary MP | $163,000 |
| 2021 | Ordinary MP | Ordinary MP | $163,000 |
| 2020 | Leader of the Opposition Also: Leader of the Opposition; Ordinary MP | Leader of Opposition | $295,663(highest) |
| 2019 | Leader of the Opposition | Leader of Opposition | $295,663(highest) |
| 2018 | Leader of the Opposition Also: Ordinary MP; Leader of the Opposition | Leader of Opposition | $295,663(highest) |
| 2017 | Minister of Transport Also: Minister of Transport; Minister of Communications; Minister of Economic Development; Associate Minister of Finance; Ordinary MP | Minister (Cabinet) | $288,437 |
| 2016 | Minister of Transport Also: Associate Minister of Climate Change Issues; Minister of Energy and Resources; Minister of Transport; Associate Minister of Justice; Minister of Communications; Minister of Economic Development; Associate Minister of Finance | Minister (Cabinet) | $288,437 |
| 2015 | Associate Minister of Climate Change Issues Also: Associate Minister of Climate Change Issues; Minister of Energy and Resources; Minister of Transport; Associate Minister of Justice | Minister (Cabinet) | $281,117 |
| 2014 | Associate Minister of Climate Change Issues Also: Associate Minister of Climate Change Issues; Minister of Energy and Resources; Minister of Labour; Minister of Transport; Associate Minister of Justice | Minister (Cabinet) | $275,000 |
| 2013 | Associate Minister of Climate Change Issues Also: Associate Minister of Climate Change Issues; Minister of Consumer Affairs; Associate Minister of Transport; Acting Minister of Energy and Resources; Minister of Energy and Resources; Minister of Labour | Minister (Cabinet) | $268,500 |
| 2012 | Associate Minister of Climate Change Issues Also: Ordinary MP; Associate Minister of Climate Change Issues; Minister of Consumer Affairs; Associate Minister of Transport | Minister (Cabinet) | $262,700 |
| 2011 | Ordinary MP | Ordinary MP | $141,800 |
| 2008 | Member of Parliament Also: Member of Parliament; National; Tauranga | Electorate MP (Tauranga) | $0 |
| Total Career Earnings (13 years) | $3,018,980 | ||
Expense History
| Year | Party | Accommodation | Travel | Inter-Parl. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | National | $11,837 | $14,868 | $0 | $27,517 |
| 2021 | National | $30,915 | $49,929 | $0 | $87,817 |
| 2020 | National | $30,914 | $79,672 | $0 | $118,484 |
| 2019 | National | $30,914 | $145,056 | $0 | $187,720 |
| 2018 | National | $22,774 | $331,490 | $0 | $251,743 |
| 2017 | National | $44,392 | $124,974 | $36,696 | $206,062 |
| 2016 | National | $45,065 | $111,056 | $21,316 | $177,438 |
| 2015 | National | $42,284 | $92,736 | $129,813 | $260,699 |
| 2014 | National | $40,786 | $72,548 | $72,327 | $182,803 |
| 2013 | National | $44,518 | $116,386 | $88,265 | $243,966 |
| 2012 | National | $31,996 | $96,058 | $28,394 | $148,983 |
| 2011 | National | $835 | $26,390 | $0 | $27,225 |
| Total | $377,229 | $1,261,164 | $376,811 | $1,920,457 | |
Other Public Sector Roles
Unknown – 2027-11-30
Data Sources
- Salary and role data from Remuneration Authority
- MP expense data from Parliament.nz
- Quarterly expense disclosures aggregated by calendar year