Skillful and transparent salary management creates a solid basis for a fair relationship between employer and employee. Appropriate remuneration that is in proportion to the work performed is often regarded as a hygiene factor, but as a measure of one's own success it can also be a legitimate motivation booster. Salary management does not have to be based solely on current market conditions, but can become a win-win instrument for all sides if the individual and specific contributions of the respective employee are taken into account.