Hillary Clinton, Ben Bernanke Among The Highest-Paid Former Politicians In Public Speaking

1. With just one speech, former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke earned more money than his total annual salary in 2013.

   Hillary Clinton rakes in more than $200,000 per speech, and her husband has reportedly been paid three-quarters of a million dollars per speech.

   The lucrative speaking circuit offers a hefty paycheck for many former politicians who transition from government to the private sector.

   With commencement speech season upon us, here are the highest-paid speakers:

Twenty highest paid public speakers Photo: International Business Times/Hanna Sender