The inflationary period had consequences on the standard of living of executives in 2024. An average increase of 4% in their remuneration allowed them to recover part of the loss of purchasing power started with the inflation of previous years. “ 6 out of 10 executives have experienced a salary increase and 63% remain concerned about their purchasing power », underlines the latest annual Apec barometer published on November 21.
Depending on the sector, certain professions experienced a record year in 2024 in terms of salary increases. The latest edition of the 2024/2025 salary barometer published by Expectra goes further and analyzed 63,000 pay slips and surveyed more than 10,700 companies.
Record increase of +10%
It is the accountants who stand at the top of the podium salary increases in 2024, with a record increase of +10.8% and a median salary of 55,110 euros. The tensions in the job market and the level of strategic importance of this profession explain this significant salary increase.
+ 30,000 recruitments in 2025
The survey also highlights a strong need for recruitment: 30,000 recruitments are expected by 2025. to meet a growing demand from companies facing a shortage of accountants » and “ cash flow control », an important issue in times of uncertainty.
Salaries in finance remain stable
Other lessons from the barometer for finance professions: “The observed salary evolution is close to that of the overall market “. Wages are indeed increasing by +3.7% for all statuses combined, and +4.5% for executives. In addition to the accountant, the salary of a head of expertise mission increases by +8.5%, with a median salary of 45,130 euros. Note “ that with a median salary of 60,000 euros, he is the director of an accounting office » who is better off in terms of remuneration, notes the study.
