Women still earn far less than men in comparable positions.
It's different in these nine professions.
Stuttgart - Women in Germany earn 18 percent less than men per hour.
A sad truth, which is also proven by figures from the Federal Statistical Office on the occasion of Equal Pay Day.
On this day of action, it is pointed out that women still earn less than men on average.
In 2023, the day fell on March 7th.
The day of action does not have a fixed date, because in Germany it always takes place on the day of the year up to which women work mathematically for free or for free.
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Women can earn a very good salary as real estate agents, among other things.
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An analysis by the salary portal kununu makes the gender pay gap even clearer: While women receive an average salary of EUR 43,436 per year, the average salary for men is EUR 51,651.
8,215 euros difference.
566,000 salaries in Germany were evaluated and the average salary of men and women was examined.
But there is also good news: there are certainly well-paid jobs for women.
In these nine jobs, women can make a career and the salary is particularly good.
Despite the gender pay gap: well-paid jobs for women
Even in 2023, gender equality in the workplace will still not be the same.
Even if both sexes have the same education and work experience, women still earn less than men.
In some professions, this salary gap is particularly large, for example in retail or in insurance.
In other areas, on the other hand, the gender pay gap is almost closed, for example in the areas of biotechnology and tax consulting.
In many other professions, women are paid particularly well.
These jobs are particularly lucrative for women:
buyer
real estate agent
doctor
Investment Advisor
headhunter
pharmaceutical representative
management consultant
fund manager
Personnel Officer
1. Buyer
A disappointment for all shopping fans: "buyer" does not mean a shopping tour at the company's expense.
As a buyer for a company, you negotiate with suppliers, keep an eye on needs and compare offers.
You procure goods, food, material or services.
Female buyers can be found in almost all areas of the economy.
The difference in earnings as a buyer is correspondingly large.
On average, however, they earn between EUR 70,000 and EUR 90,000 per year.
A handsome sum.
There is much more in these German companies: Up to 118,000 euros are possible here.
2. Real Estate Agent
Real estate agents can also count on EUR 70,000 to EUR 90,000 per year.
As an intermediary for real estate providers and customers, hefty commissions are paid for successful purchases and rentals.
To become a real estate agent, there are usually different paths that you can take.
There is no classic training or a special course for this, but you can do an apprenticeship as a real estate agent or get a license to do the job.
These licenses typically require a certain number of hours of training and a successful exam.
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As a real estate agent, you are paid particularly well.
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Many real estate agents also have bachelor's degrees in real estate, business, or a related field.
There are also special training courses and certificates one can obtain to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a career as a real estate agent.
3. Doctor
Good news for all "Grey's Anatomy" fans: As a woman in medicine you earn really well.
The many years of training and study pay off in many ways.
Annual salaries between 100,000 and 150,000 euros per year beckon as a doctor.
Although male doctors earn significantly more here on average than their female colleagues, women still earn very well here compared to other jobs.
Doctors can also be found on a special list: With these jobs you can make it a millionaire.
4. Investment Advisor
Where there is wood, there are chips - this saying can obviously also be projected onto the professional world.
In other words, where there is money, there is money to be made.
The best example of this is the job of an investment advisor.
Between 80,000 euros and 110,000 euros are possible here per year.
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What does an investment advisor do?
An investment advisor is a professional who supports private individuals or companies in investing their wealth.
Their main task is to help their clients to develop an appropriate investment strategy that suits their individual needs and goals.
In doing so, it takes into account the client's financial situation and risk tolerance as well as current market and economic trends.
An investment advisor can work in banks, asset management companies, investment firms or as an independent advisor.
5. Headhunter
Female headhunters can get extremely high salaries.
On behalf of companies, suitable specialists and executives are sought.
Their main task is to identify, approach and attract talent to a position.
In return, the headhunter receives a placement commission, which is usually based on the salary of the employee placed.
On average, female headhunters in Germany earn between 130,000 and 180,000 euros a year.
Specifically, the work of a headhunter includes the following tasks:
Identification of potential candidates for an open position through research in online networks, databases, recommendations or personal contacts
Addressing the candidates and presenting the job offer
Verification of candidates' qualifications, experience and references
Organization of job interviews between the candidates and the company they are recruiting for
Advice and support for candidates throughout the application process
Monitoring of the application process and feedback to the company and the candidate
6. Pharmacist
Even as a pharmaceutical representative you can look forward to a good salary.
With an average annual salary of 80,000 to 90,000 euros, female pharmaceutical representatives are above the average salary for women in Germany.
According to a survey, employees in Germany are satisfied with this salary.
Pharmaceutical representatives inform doctors and pharmacists about products and present pharmaceutical and health care products, such as prescription drugs and vaccines, on behalf of their company.
Most pharmaceutical companies look for candidates with a degree in a science related field such as biology, chemistry, or pharmacy.
Some companies also hire graduates with degrees in medicine, marketing, or business administration.
7. Business Advisor
The management consultant also plays a role at the top.
Between 110,000 euros and 180,000 euros a year is a word.
As an external service provider, a management consultant supports companies in various areas in order to improve and optimize their business processes, procedures and strategies.
The exact tasks and projects that a management consultant works on can vary depending on the company area and client needs.
Most management consultants have completed an economics degree, such as business administration, economics, business informatics or business law.
These five apprenticeships promise a top salary, without a degree.
8. Fund manager
As a fund manager, you can earn the most money among the professions mentioned here as a woman.
Between 150,000 euros and 300,000 euros a year can be earned here.
A sum that will certainly make many people gasp.
To become a fund manager, you need a degree in economics, finance, mathematics or statistics.
But bank clerks with years of stock market experience can also work as fund managers.
These career changers are also well paid.
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The main task of fund managers is to invest their clients' money as profitably as possible.
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Fund managers have great responsibilities.
They are experts in financial investments and work for fund and investment companies, pension funds, banks or insurance companies.
Their main task is to invest their customers' money as profitably as possible.
9. Personnel Officer
As a personnel officer, you can look forward to an average annual salary of EUR 70,000 to EUR 90,000 per year.
Similar to headhunters, a personnel officer searches for employees for vacancies in a company.
In this job you are also responsible for the further development and further training of the employees as well as for payroll accounting.
There is no classic way to become a personnel officer.
However, training or dual studies are possible as entry into this area.
Courses with a focus on human resources management are also welcome here.
What is the Gender Pay Gap?
The term gender pay gap refers to the gender pay gap or income gap between women and men in a society or labor market.
In general, the wage gap refers to the difference in average gross earnings between men and women working in similar jobs and with similar qualifications.
The causes of the gender pay gap are complex and can be influenced by a variety of factors, such as gender-based discrimination, differences in career paths and working conditions, unequal distribution of housework and care responsibilities, and structural factors in the labor market.
Closing the gender pay gap is an important goal for promoting gender equality and creating equal opportunities for women and men.
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