Observed Signal · Aug 31, 2017 · Earnings Report · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral

Top Paying Jobs in Germany and Online Sector

Executive Signal Summary

A Gehalt.de study analyzing 203,307 salary records for German professions without managerial responsibility ranks the top and bottom earners, noting a wide pay gap across sectors. Medians show Oberärzte (senior physicians) at 116,937 euros annually, with Fachärzte near 78,000 euros and Fondsmanager at 75,793 euros. Other high earners include Corporate Finance and Key Account Managers, each above 70k euros. On the low end, Zimmerservice staff earn about 19,000 euros per year, followed by Friseur (~21,408), Kassenpersonal (~24,842), and Koch (~25,570). In the online sector, Softwareentwickler earns 48,433 euros, Online Marketing Manager 41,261 euros, and Content/Social Media Managers around 37,000 euros. Figures are medians, meaning half earn more and half less; many earn less due to varying levels of responsibility and market conditions.

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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding

  • Gehalt.de analyzed 203,307 salary records for non-managerial roles to rank top and bottom paid professions in Germany (2017).
  • Oberärzte median annual salary: 116,937 euros.
  • Fondsmanager median: 75,793 euros.
  • ZimmerService staff earn about 19,000 euros annually.
  • Softwareentwickler earns 48,433 euros in the online sector.
Primary Source Grounding & Direct Attribution
Direct Origin Attribution
Primary Reporting: OnlineMarketing.de•Published: Aug 31, 2017
Original Coverage Title: “Diese Berufe bieten dir ein Top-Gehalt – und so verdienst du in der Onlinebranche - OnlineMarketing.de”

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