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Salary comparison Germany

Compare your salary now with the free salary calculator

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Perform your salary check – it’s safe, anonymous and free
A scientific method using a comprehensive set of comparative data
You will receive an e-mail with a link to a PDF document with your personalised salary evaluation.

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How the salary comparison works

Our salary comparison is based on a sound, data-driven approach. It is based on anonymized data sets from our partner gehaltsreporter.de

In our analysis, we take the following into account:

  • Qualifications & education
  • Work experience & age
  • Location (region/state/city)
  • Industry & company size
  • Area of responsibility & duties
  • Variable compensation components (bonuses, commissions, etc.)
You will receive an objective assessment of how your current salary compares to the market. 

Where am I at?

Using our salary calculator, you can calculate your current salary and compare it with salaries on the market. The basis for calculation is the information provided under
  • qualifications,
  • experience,
  • age,
  • company size,
  • location,
  • tasks and line of business.

Sample report:
legal assistant

Those data will be analysed and compared with the statistical salary figures from our partner’s gehaltsreporter.de database. This gives you a realistic estimate of how much you earn in comparison with other people with similar requirements, qualifications and experience. Check whether your employer pays you at the market rate.

Salary check completed: What now?

Advance your career?

Has the salary comparison showed that there is still room for improvement? Or maybe there are other reasons why you want to further develop your professional skills? Hays is there to help you! Here are the answers to the questions about what we can offer you. Of course we would be happy to advise you personally. It’s easy – just call us (0621 1788 0), send us an e-mail or use the contact form!

If you would like to use the salary comparison as a basis for your next salary negotiation, we will give you further tips on how you can get more out of your company.

Preparing for salary negotiations?

Use your report as a basis for your next  salary negotiation. We offer tips on:
Key criteria for salary negotiations
Tips & Tricks

Salary negotiations when changing jobs

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Questions:

That depends greatly on your profession, industry, and location. In general, gross annual incomes of around €90,000 or more are considered to be in the top 10% in many industries. However, the exact threshold varies. Your personal report will show you how far you are from this threshold—or whether you are already in this group.

That depends greatly on your profession, industry, and location. In general, gross annual incomes of around €90,000 or more are considered to be in the top 10% in many industries. However, the exact threshold varies. Your personal report will show you how far you are from this threshold—or whether you are already in this group.


The report shows you the range in which others with your profile earn—from the lower limit to the top values. This gives you a realistic idea of your salary potential.

The report shows you the range in which others with your profile earn—from the lower limit to the top values. This gives you a realistic idea of your salary potential.


Just so you can receive your report. You will not receive any newsletters or advertising unless you want to. The email will be sent in accordance with GDPR regulations and will be encrypted.

Just so you can receive your report. You will not receive any newsletters or advertising unless you want to. The email will be sent in accordance with GDPR regulations and will be encrypted.


At least once a year—or whenever something changes: new responsibilities, promotion, relocation, or a new job offer.

At least once a year—or whenever something changes: new responsibilities, promotion, relocation, or a new job offer.


A low salary doesn't always have to be a bad thing—perhaps you work for a stable company that offers many benefits. However, if you are significantly below market rates in the long term, you can bring this up in discussions or look for a new job. We are happy to support you in this!

A low salary doesn't always have to be a bad thing—perhaps you work for a stable company that offers many benefits. However, if you are significantly below market rates in the long term, you can bring this up in discussions or look for a new job. We are happy to support you in this!


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