Düsseldorf In the year 2021, which was shaped by the pandemic, the salaries of the managing directors of large GmbHs increased sharply in many respects. For companies with annual sales of more than €25 million, owners’ remuneration increased by up to 14 percent. This is shown by a salary study that lists management pay in 60 industries in detail and is available exclusively to Handelsblatt.

In the case of small limited liability companies – the most widespread type of company in Germany – the owners put a hold on wage increases. For example, remuneration for companies with sales of up to 25 million euros increased by only two to three percent. This roughly corresponds to the typical wage increase in Germany.

Shows the average of all GmbHs considered: The typical GmbH Managing Director had an annual salary of around €180,000 in 2021 and worked 48 hours a week. he is 52 years old and likes a bmw As a company car.

Manager’s salary: Women earn 11 percent less