How much does a CEO make in Germany?
€112,300a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €9,358 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- €5,403
- Equals
- $125,400
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 2.7 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Germany ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What managing directors and chief executives earn in Germany
Lowest 10%: €81,420Median: €112,300Highest 10%: €159,100
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Luxembourg estimate | $180,600 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $171,300 |
| 3. Italy estimate | $144,200 |
| 8. Austria estimate | $127,600 |
| 9. Germany estimate | $125,400 |
| 10. Finland estimate | $124,500 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $717 |
Similar jobs
Managers
- Legislators€14,420
- Senior government officials€87,860
- Traditional chiefs and heads of village€110,000
- Trades union official€86,470
Frequently asked questions
How much does a CEO make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €9,358 a month, €112,300 a year.
How much does a CEO make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €81,420 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €159,100.
Which country pays a CEO the most?
Luxembourg, with a median of $180,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a CEO make more in Germany or in United States?
In Germany: $125,400 a year against $118,700 in United States, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a CEO or a trades union official?
A CEO: €112,300 a year against €86,470 for a trades union official, 1.3 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate