The President of the ECB receives an annual net salary of over 700,000 euros.
75% confidence
EconomyEuropean Union
Omissions
The €726,000 figure represents total compensation including allowances (residence, entertainment, etc.), not base salary alone
The ECB's official Annual Accounts disclose a lower base salary figure (€466,000 for 2024, €492,000 for 2025)
The 56% higher figure comes from journalistic analysis adding various allowances, not from ECB's primary salary disclosure
Sources are from 2025 but reference 2024 data
Sources
PrimaryECB Annual Report 2024ECB Annual Accounts disclose the President's base salary figure
PrimaryECB Terms and Conditions DocumentThe ECB publishes yearly salaries in its Annual Accounts; document outlines full compensation structure including allowances
SecondaryFinancial TimesECB President Christine Lagarde earned approximately €726,000 in 2024 total compensation, 56% higher than the €466,000 disclosed base salary
SecondaryIl Sole 24 OreLagarde's official ECB salary rises to €492,000 for 2025 (€466,000 for 2024)