salary

Economy

Energy, water, and waste: How much do basic utilities cost in Europe?

Monthly basic utility costs vary hugely across Europe. The share of average net salaries spent on these essentials is also a key indicator. Euronews Business takes a closer look at both.

24/07/2025

Economy

Bean vs. cup: Where is the most expensive takeaway coffee in Europe?

Euronews Business compares coffee pricing across Europe to reveal where customers are getting the best and worst value on their morning brew.

23/07/2025

Work

Is AI going to steal your job? Probably not, new study finds

Euronews Next spoke to PwC’s Global Chief AI Officer to ask if AI will really take our jobs.

13/06/2025

Economy

How has wealth inequality changed across Europe since the 2008 crisis?

The change in wealth inequality across Europe between 2008 and 2023 has been mixed across countries. According to a UBS report, it has sharply increased in some places, while showing modest declines in others.

13/06/2025

Economy

Which career in Europe will reward you with the highest salary?

Euronews Business explores the highest-paying jobs and sectors in the UK, Germany, France, and the Netherlands, based on job posting data from the hiring platform Indeed.

09/06/2025

World

Global CEO pay has increased 56 times more than workers' since 2019

The findings are part of a study in which Oxfam surveyed 2,000 companies across 35 countries, in which CEOs earned more than $1 million (€885,000) in 2024.

01/05/2025

Business

Stellantis shareholders approve €23.1mn payout for former CEO Tavares

The European carmaker is still looking for a new head after Carlos Tavares resigned in December, following a year of slumping sales. Investors rewarded the former CEO with a controversial pay package on Tuesday.

15/04/2025

Work

Police salaries in Europe: How do countries compare on officer pay?

While Northern and Western Europe rank among the highest in police salaries, Southern and Eastern Europe have improved in the rankings.

30/03/2025

Economy

Minimum wages in Europe: How does your country compare in 2025?

Minimum wages rose faster than inflation in most EU member states and candidate countries, leading to real wage growth across the region. Euronews Business examines these changes.

31/01/2025

Economy

Net vs gross salaries in Europe:  What are workers really taking home?

Euronews Business examines how much of their gross salary an average person in Europe takes home across four scenarios, including marital status and children.

22/01/2025

Business

CEO earnings in Europe's top 100 companies: How much do they make?

CEOs earn 110 times more than the average worker in Europe. Euronews Business takes a closer look at how much CEOs earn, comparing their pay to average annual salaries across the EU.

17/01/2025

Business

VW management to take €300 million pay cut following union pressure

The news comes after Volkswagen reached a historic deal with unions in December.

08/01/2025

Economy

Average salary rankings in Europe: Which countries pay the highest?

Taking purchasing power standard (PPS) into account, the gaps in average annual full-time salaries across the EU are narrower than in nominal terms, though significant differences persist. Euronews Business investigates.

24/12/2024

Business

Back to 2008? UK proposes looser rules around banker bonuses

Bankers should be able to receive bonuses faster, say regulators - moving away from post-crisis caution.

27/11/2024

Tech News

Why Sam Altman's OpenAI salary isn't as high as you would expect

His OpenAI salary isn’t the bulk of Sam Altman's estimated wealth.

21/11/2024

Economy

Portugal minimum wage rises: How does it compare to EU counterparts?

Plans to increase Portugal's minimum wage has been announced - but the higher salary is still far below some of its European Union counterparts.

27/09/2024

Healthcare

Post-COVID interest in nursing declining especially in these countries

Interest in the nursing profession among teenagers has dropped in three out of four European countries following the COVID pandemic.

05/06/2024

Economy

Would you be revved up if you were offered an EV car with a new job?

A number of employers are offering electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice schemes, to try and attract employees looking for green benefits.

01/06/2024

The Big Question

Is it really worth studying business at university?

“You should feel legitimate to have the ambition to become CEO, ministers, leaders of tomorrow.”

13/05/2024

Economy

Remote work in 2024: Should you earn less for working from home?

The question was at the centre of a recent survey and a significant number of European businesses are at odds with what employees want.

13/02/2024