Deutsche Bank’s Best Earner Gets Over €14 Million in Decade High

One Deutsche Bank AG employee raked in more than €14 million ($15.2 million) last year, making them the best-paid person at the German lender in at least a decade.

The next-highest paid banker got less than €10 million, according to the bank’s annual report published Thursday, which didn’t name either individual. Chief Executive Officer Christian Sewing earned €8.7 million last year.

Deutsche Bank disclosed the massive payout on the same day that it reported a cut in its overall bonus pool following a weak performance in its dominant investment bank. The sum for the best-paid employee is the highest since ...