President Reuben Rivlin has sent a letter to the Minister of Finance asking that his salary be cut by 10% following yesterday's decision to cut the salaries of Knesset members, cabinet ministers, and the prime minister by a similar amount.
Currently, the President receives a salary of $18,367 per month. The prime minister receives $16,163 per month, cabinet ministers get $14,535 per month, and regular Knesset members receive $12,992 per month.