Salary Development Forecast 2026

Economic uncertainty remains, posing major challenges for companies when planning salaries and personnel costs. The Kienbaum Salary Development Forecast 2026 provides guidance:

1. How will salaries develop in 2026 in the DACH region and the rest of the EU?
2. What budgets are other companies planning with and how are they financing rising salary costs?
3. What are the key drivers of salary development?

Use the results to make decisions for your own budget planning, keep costs under control and secure talent in the long term.

Download the 2026 Salary Development Forecast now and gain a knowledge advantage before the next round of salary negotiations begins.

This study provides valuable information regarding the expected salary development in 33 countries for 2026.

1. Data Base:

• 900+ companies from different sizes and industries

2. Differentiated in:

• Top, Senior, Middle, Lower Management as well as specialists and qualified workers

3. Content

• Background and data base
• Salary Forecast
• Inflation rate forecast
• Salary development in EU and non-EU countries
• Deep-Dive into Germany, Austria and Switzerland