German Workers Prioritize Pay and Growth Over Job Loyalty in 2025
A new study reveals shifting priorities among German workers, with salary and career growth topping their concerns. The Randstad Workmonitor 2025 survey, covering 35 global markets, shows that many employees would leave their jobs if employers failed to meet their expectations. Job security remains a key factor, but dissatisfaction with pay and development opportunities is rising sharply.
Salary remains a major concern for German employees, with 78% rating it as important or very important. This places pay just behind job security in their list of priorities. However, trust in employers appears shaky—23% believe their wages or those of colleagues are unfair.
The findings point to a workforce increasingly focused on fair compensation and professional growth. With more employees willing to leave over stagnant careers or inadequate training, companies may need to address these concerns to retain talent. The data also suggests German workers are more inclined to stay employed even when financial necessity is no longer a factor.
