- In the context of Saxony-Anhalt, women's earnings surpass those of men.
In Saxony-Anhalt, part-time working women typically bring home more money on a monthly basis than their male counterparts. The middle income for women was €3,207, contrasted by €3,129 for men, as reported by the Employment Agency (BA). Women frequently hold positions in professions that pay better, leading to higher earnings. However, the annual growth in median income was slightly faster for males (€165) compared to females (€157).
The BA does not disclose typical earnings but rather the median income. The "median" divides the examined earnings into two equal groups, being less influenced by outlying high income than the average. This implies that fifty percent of the recorded employees earn more and the remaining fifty percent earn less. Only part-time employees are considered.
The median income for all socially insured part-time employees in Saxony-Anhalt at the end of 2023 was €3,152, an uptick of €160 or 5% compared to the previous year. The most significant increases were observed in the welfare and social services (+10%) and hospitality sectors (+9%). Across the nation, the median wage in December 2023 stood at €3,796, a rise of 4% compared to the preceding year. Hamburg boasted the highest median wage at €4,304, while Mecklenburg-Vorpommern had the lowest at €3,098.
Geographical differences
Geographically, the salary disparity is escalating, with city dwellers making more than their rural counterparts in Saxony-Anhalt. The middle monthly gross income was highest in Halle at €3,444, preceded by Magdeburg at €3,399 and Dessau-Roßlau at €3,313. The lowest earnings were recorded in the Landkreis Wittenberg at €2,962.
Examining professions, doctors and teachers top the earnings chart. Dental specialists and medical experts in Saxony-Anhalt had the highest median gross income at €7,010. General school teachers received €5,806. The lowest gross incomes were reported in the care sector, such as hairstylists and beauticians, at €1,881.
In Saxony-Anhalt, women in various professions often earn more than their male counterparts, contributing to higher median incomes for women. The geographical disparity in salaries is evident, with urban areas like Halle, Magdeburg, and Dessau-Roßlau having higher incomes than rural areas such as Landkreis Wittenberg.
