Salary calculator: How much do you earn compared to other executives?
Industry, company size, and location significantly influence salaries - and that also applies to managers. With our interactive calculator, you can see where you stand in relation to others.
A recent analysis by job platform Stepstone of 1.3 million salary data points from 2022 to 2026 reveals that in Germany, taking on personnel responsibility is a key factor in becoming a top earner. The median salary for individuals with personnel responsibility is 64,000 euros, with those in leadership positions in the banking, insurance, and IT sectors earning the most, with median salaries of 96,000, 88,500, and 85,250 euros respectively.
Certain positions, such as Chief Technology Officer and department heads, can earn significantly more, with median salaries of up to 143,000 and 132,500 euros. The size of the company and location also impact salaries, with larger companies and those in Hamburg and Hessen tend to pay more.
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.
