The pope traditionally receives a salary of about $32,000 to $33,800 per month, which would amount to roughly $384,000 to $405,600 annually

. However, Pope Francis has famously refused to accept this salary since becoming pope in 2013, choosing instead to donate the money to the Church or charitable foundations

. Instead of a salary, the Vatican covers all of the pope's living expenses, including accommodation, meals, transportation, and healthcare

. Pope Francis lived modestly in the Domus Sanctae Marthae guesthouse rather than the papal residence, reflecting his vow of poverty

. While Pope Francis does not take a salary, his position comes with significant assets and privileges, contributing to an estimated net worth of around $100 million, largely due to assets and resources associated with the papacy

. In summary:

• Traditional pope salary: about $32,000-$33,800 per month (~$400,000/year)
• Pope Francis’s practice: declined salary, donates it instead
• Vatican covers all living and official expenses
• Pope’s net worth includes assets tied to the office, estimated at $100 million

Thus, the pope does not "earn" a salary in the conventional sense, but the role comes with substantial financial resources and benefits covered by the Vatican