Salary calculator: Where do executives earn the most money?
Industry, company size, and location significantly influence salaries - and that also applies to executives. With our interactive calculator, you can see how you compare to others.
A recent analysis by job platform Stepstone of 1.3 million salary data points from 2022 to 2026 found that in Germany, taking on personnel responsibility is typically key to becoming a top earner. The median salary for individuals with personnel responsibility is 64,000 euros, with those in certain sectors such as banking, insurance, and IT earning significantly more.
In banking, the median salary is 96,000 euros, with top positions such as Chief Technology Officer earning up to 143,000 euros, and in Hamburg, the median salary for leaders is 71,750 euros, one of the highest in the country.
Written by urgent.news from Handelsblatt's report — not a translation of it. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
