Salary increases in Germany remain stable at a good three percent

Berlin. How much more salary can I demand at the next negotiation despite times of crisis? Many employees in Germany are probably asking themselves this question right now. An evaluation by the management consultancy Willis Towers Watson (WTW) provides information.

Twice a year, the analysts survey more than 35,000 companies in 156 countries worldwide about their compensation budgets - including around 1,000 in Germany. The most recent survey ran from April to May 2026.

Accordingly, the level of salary increases in Germany remains stable. On average, employees will receive an increase of 3.1 percent in 2026. In the coming year, compensation is expected to increase by 3.2 percent.

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