Sustainability Manager Salary by Country
Sustainability / ESG Manager salaries differ by country and cost of living. Compare median pay across markets below, then open a country for percentile bands, total compensation, and how far the package goes locally.
Pay around the world
Median gross pay by country, currency-adjusted. Darker means higher.
Salary by country
| # | Country | Range | Median | vs United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | $119K – $287K | $161,000 | — |
| 2 | Australia | A$137K – A$329K | A$185,000 | -24% |
| 3 | Canada | CA$116K – CA$279K | CA$157,000 | -29% |
| 4 | Germany | €76K – €183K | €103,000 | -30% |
| 5 | Ireland | €75K – €180K | €101,000 | -32% |
| 6 | Netherlands | €74K – €178K | €100,000 | -32% |
| 7 | United Kingdom | £61K – £148K | £83,000 | -35% |
| 8 | France | €62K – €150K | €84,000 | -43% |
| 9 | Italy | €50K – €121K | €68,000 | -54% |
| 10 | Spain | €48K – €116K | €65,000 | -56% |
How we calculate this
Each country figure is a median for the Sustainability / ESG Manager role, from official wage data where available and regional references otherwise, always labeled. Figures are gross annual.
Frequently asked questions
Which country pays Sustainability / ESG Managers the most?
Pay tracks the local market and cost of living. The ranking below orders countries by median Sustainability / ESG Manager salary; open one for the full percentile bands.
How are these Sustainability / ESG Manager salaries compared across countries?
We normalize each median to a common currency for the ranking, then show local-currency bands on each country page. Cost of living is covered separately under arbitrage.