For years, our C-level compensation report has served as a reliable decision-making tool for those filling leadership roles or reevaluating and realigning their compensation systems. It offers orientation in a market shaped by transformation, economic uncertainty, and intensified competition for top leadership talent.
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Strategic Leadership Starts with the Right Compensation Structure
The demands on leadership are evolving continuously. Today’s organizations expect not only strategic vision but also operational excellence, entrepreneurial thinking, and adaptability. This report shows how these changing expectations are reflected in executive compensation structures – and which roles are gaining the most relevance.
Insights from the Report: Forward-Looking Compensation as a Strategic Success Factor
Demographic shifts, ESG transformation, and volatile markets are intensifying pressure on corporate leadership. At the same time, executives who take ownership and lead with focus during complex transformation phases are becoming more crucial than ever.
Our compensation report provides a solid foundation for designing future-proof leadership and compensation strategies – and for strengthening organizational resilience.
Key insights include:
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Executive pay trends at a glance: Annual compensation growth since 2011, including current developments and CAGR analysis
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Shift from fixed to variable pay: A clear rise in variable compensation – with bonus and incentive systems gaining traction
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Regional comparisons: Average C-level salaries across German regions and federal states
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Role-based differences in pay: Detailed analysis by executive function – with CFOs and COOs seeing the strongest growth
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Gender pay gap at the C-level: The gap has widened again in 2024. Our data shows how equality is evolving – and what drives disparities
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