In 2023, Germany led European wages in electricity, gas, and water supply; sewerage, waste management, and remediation activities with €30.31 billion, followed by France at €12.97 billion and Italy at €11.32 billion. The overall landscape showed moderate growth, with key countries like Germany experiencing a 2.29% growth, and Slovakia and Ireland seeing noticeable increases of 2.52%. Most countries demonstrated steady, if modest, improvements over the last five years.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential impacts of energy transition policies on sector wages.
- The balance between technology advancements and employment in traditional utilities.
- Integration of circular economy principles in waste management, possibly affecting labor demand.
- Evolving European Union regulations affecting sector employment costs and salaries.
Top countries in Wages and Salaries in Electricity, Gas and Water Supply; Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 30,310 | 2023 | +1.86% | +2.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 12,970 | 2023 | +1.23% | +1.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 11,320 | 2023 | +1.43% | +1.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 8,010 | 2023 | +1.62% | +1.78% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 3,490 | 2023 | +1.43% | +1.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 3,200 | 2023 | +1.6% | +1.82% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 2,930 | 2023 | +1.46% | +1.41% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 1,770 | 2023 | +0.58% | +0.49% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 1,290 | 2023 | +1.49% | +1.45% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 1,150 | 2023 | +1.68% | +2.52% | View data |
