Our C-Level Salary Report 2024 is a valuable tool for managers and decision-makers who want to fill board positions or rethink or realign their organization’s remuneration systems. Use our findings to optimize your leadership strategy and future-proof your company!


Attracting and retaining the best managers – this topic is currently on the minds of almost every company. In a time of global uncertainty and economic change, future-oriented, value-creating leadership is becoming increasingly indispensable for organizations. At the same time, demographic change and the resulting shortage of managers are bringing questions about modern and appropriate remuneration systems increasingly to the fore.

Making informed decisions about remuneration structures and leadership strategies is therefore more relevant than ever. With our 2024 Salary Study, we want to help organizations to act with foresight and help you and your company to survive in a rapidly changing market environment. Our comprehensive study offers detailed analyses and insights into C-level remuneration.

Insights from the study

  • Average salary growth: detailed analysis of annual growth in executive salaries since 2011
  • Trends in variable and fixed remuneration components: How percentages have shifted in recent years
  • Regional differences: Which federal states pay the highest average salaries
  • Role-specific trends: Insight into salary development in the different board departments
  • Gender pay gap: current developments and progress in the area of gender pay gaps

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