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What salary can you expect with an MBA?
An MBA is renowned for helping graduates secure a competitive salary from their very first job. In France, recent MBA graduates—those with less than 12 months of experience—typically earn between €32,000 and €38,000 gross annually, excluding bonuses.
For those who enter an MBA programme with substantial work experience, post-MBA salaries can range from €42,000 to €60,000 gross per year.
MBA graduates often enjoy significant salary increases as well. Upon completing their MBA, they generally see a salary boost of 20% to 30%. This increase can reach 50% within five years of earning the degree.
Beyond salary growth, an MBA offers other measurable returns on investment. For instance, 88% of graduates from the Global Executive MBA at KEDGE reported personal changes within two years of completing the programme, and 70% transitioned to a new role during the course of their studies.
What factors influence an MBA graduate’s salary?
Several factors can influence the salary of an MBA graduate:
• The institution or business school where the MBA was earned
• The prestige and specialisation of the MBA programme (General MBA, Specialised MBA, Executive MBA, etc.)
• The hiring company (national, international, SME, start-up, etc.)
• The industry in which the graduate is employed
• The graduate’s cumulative professional experience
• Bonuses, incentives, and other forms of compensation
Which countries offer the highest salaries after an MBA?
Here are the top five countries offering the highest post-MBA salaries, based on annual gross earnings including bonuses, in US dollars:
1. Australia: $133,100
2. Switzerland: $129,700
3. Denmark: $121,400
4. United Kingdom: $106,100
5. France and the United States (tie): $98,300
Other countries with notable post-MBA salaries include Brazil at $97,200, Germany at $93,700, Spain at $92,900, and Canada at $91,600.
For more information, you may also be interested in our article on the cost of an MBA
