Wide disparity in earnings between East and West regions surpasses 13,000 euros - Growing disparity in salaries between Eastern and Western regions exceeding €13,000, as per recent reports.
In a recent statement to Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland, Sahra Wagenknecht, the chairwoman of the BSW, expressed concern over the current state of wages in Germany. Her comments were prompted by new figures from the Federal Statistical Office.
According to the data, the median gross annual earnings for full-time employees in Germany in 2024 stood at €52,159. However, this figure includes bonuses, which may not be representative of the typical worker's income.
The distribution of earnings is not equal, with the top one percent of full-time employees earning €213,286 or more, while the bottom ten percent earned 32,526 euros or less. This disparity has led Wagenknecht to label the situation as "shameful."
Interestingly, the median gross annual salary for full-time employees in East Germany was approximately €39,250 in 2024. This figure, again, includes bonuses. Wagenknecht described the wage gap between East and West Germany as a "shameful record."
The data also reveals an interesting trend. Half of the full-time employees in Germany earned more than €52,159, while the other half earned less. This indicates that inflation in recent years has negatively impacted the wallets of many citizens in Germany.
Wagenknecht's statement emphasizes the need for a more equitable distribution of wages and a closer look at the impact of inflation on ordinary workers in Germany. As the discussion continues, it is clear that the issue of wages and income disparity remains a pressing concern.
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