Soldiers and nurses should earn more than politicians, according to an opinion poll.
Researchers found the general public believe the financial reward for putting your life on the line - or saving a life - should far outweigh that of an MP.
The report showed three quarters of us believe squaddies should pocket an average of £63,491-a-year for fighting for their country, while nurses should earn an annual salary of close to £54,000.
By contrast only 23 per cent said politicians were worth their £65,000-a-year salary.
The report also revealed the majority of people believe footballers are entitled to huge wage packets because of the amount of money in the game and the fact fans pay to watch them play.
It also emerged most of us believe Prime Minister David Cameron should pick up around £91,003 each year - around £50,000 LESS than his current £142,500 wage packet.
The outspoken opinions were revealed in a study commissioned by Chang Beer.
Yesterday a spokesman said: ''When it comes to salaries everyone has strong views, whether it's their own, or someone else.
''No doubt everybody used their own pay packet as a gauge to what others should be earning.
''People will often judge own their own experiences to form their decision - if you see a wonderful doctor you can justify them having a larger wage.
''Equally when the country is facing a bleak economic outlook it's understandable that people don't want to see politicians and the Prime Minister on astronomical salaries.''
The results showed that a large percentage believe nurses are 'hugely undervalued' while television presenters are 'overpaid'.
Surprisingly the average salary for a GP is a £110,000 but the adults polled felt they should earn less and should pocket just under £73,000.
It also emerged that soldiers who currently earn a salary between £16,000 and £28,000 should actually earn in the region of £63,000.
£56,475 was deemed a suitable salary for police officers, while fire fighters should earn slightly more at £58,833 - in reality they take home £28,000 when qualified and experienced.
When asked about specific celebrities' earnings, half of people felt the glamour model Katie Price should earn a measly £10,000 a year - despite the fact she's worth £30 million.
A third of people thought Gordon Ramsay should earn in the region of £50,000, although one in twenty thought Simon Cowell was entitled to £1m plus.
Likewise adults surveyed thought David Beckham and Lewis Hamilton should be earning in excess of £1m.
More than half of people said footballers and sportsmen are under immense pressure to perform and one in ten feel that their high salaries are entirely justified.
A further 10 per cent of Brits feel footballers' salaries are fair as they have a responsibility to be role models and 15 per cent said they have a very short professional career.
The poll, which was conducted by Chang Beer to launch their competition to win the lifestyle of a Premier League footballer, also revealed becoming a professional footballer was a man's dream job.
Despite the glamour and all the trappings of wealth associated with pop stars and actresses, most women said if they could have any profession it would be a teacher.
The Chang spokesman added: ''It seems that the public is very particular when it comes to which celebrities should earn big bucks.
''Many feel that sports stars are worthy of their big incomes; this is probably because they have a huge responsibility to fans, face extreme pressure to perform and only have a limited professional shelf life.''
