Figures cited by the Daily Mail say that compensation among senior union leaders varies widely. The report states that, of 131 union “bosses” covered, 45 earned more than £100,000 in the previous year. It adds that one in six received pay packages that are described as reaching or exceeding the Prime Minister’s salary level of £170,000. The article presents these numbers as part of an accounting of earnings for top figures in unions, focusing on total pay or packages rather than base salary alone. The report does not provide further detail on which unions are included, how many years of data are used, or what components make up each pay package. Overall, it frames the findings around the proportion of union leaders earning above specific thresholds—£100,000 and £170,000—highlighting that a minority receive very high remuneration while others earn less.