Does Chinese president Xi Jinping really earn just $22,000 a year?

if everything else is free because you work for the government and you have grandiose perks due to your position . . .

little actual personal wealth is needed until you are deposed

In the same way that an American president makes ~150k or whatever is currently is. The ridiculous perks, bribes, and speaking pay that come with it are where there money comes from.