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CEO: Australia vs Germany

Side-by-side salary comparison ยท Estimated based on OECD & BLS data

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia pays 1% more

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Australia

AUD

Estimated Salary (USD)

$132,325

per year

Local Currency (AUD)

A$202,457

per year

PPP Adjusted

$156,183

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

27,171

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 17%

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Germany

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$131,283

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

โ‚ฌ120,780

per year

PPP Adjusted

$189,717

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

22,832

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 19%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia
$132.3K
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
$131.3K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia
$156.2K
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
$189.7K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia
27,171
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
22,832

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    CEOs in Australia earn 1% more than in Germany (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Germany actually leads by 21%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a CEO's salary buys 1.2x more Big Macs in Australia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays CEOs more: Australia or Germany?โ–พ

Australia pays CEOs an estimated $132,325 USD per year, which is 1% more than Germany's estimated $131,283 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a CEO in Australia vs Germany?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $156,183 USD in Australia and $189,717 USD in Germany. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for CEOs?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a CEO in Australia can buy about 27,171 Big Macs per year, while in Germany it's about 22,832 Big Macs.

Estimated based on OECD & BLS data. Actual salaries vary by experience, company, and region. Data is for informational purposes only.

Sources: BLS OEWS ยท OECD ยท World Bank ยท Big Mac Index