Ben Carson, $30 Million
Before Ben Carson started a career in politics, he was a neurosurgery graduate and had achieved great success in his field. Not only was he appointed as a director of pediatric neurosurgery at the John Hopkins University, but he also enjoyed a terrific reputation thanks to a range of successful surgeries.
However, he’ll probably always be known as the Housing and Urban Development Secretary. His accumulated net worth of $30 million comes not only from salaries but also from his book sales, which include works on politics and autobiographies. Carson has also received several honors, including a Presidential Medal of Freedom award in 2008.