Average Salary in Austria

Written by Luis Minvielle Moderated by Oleksandra Dosii

Luis Minvielle

Luis is a writer with over 5 years of experience in B2B software. Even though he has always worked in tech, a sector he regularly publishes about, his initial incursions into writing were, curiously enough, music essays discussing scenes from different parts of the world—most likely to deal with his unfulfilled ambition of becoming a neo-soul crooner.

Oleksandra Dosii

Oleksandra is a dedicated marketer with a passion for growing HR-tech products. She believes content marketing is about delivering high-quality content that provides value—not just generating leads. Since 2016, Oleksandra has been involved in tech talent relocation.

Last update: August 23, 2024

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What is the average salary in Austria?

According to Eurostat, the gross average salary in Austria is €38,457 per year or €3,204 monthly. This works out to be around US$42,748 or ₤32,576 per year. If you are a full-time worker in Austria, you can expect to earn around €153.83 per day you work, at an hourly rate of around €19.23.

Statistics Austria reports that full-time workers in Austria have a much higher average salary at €47,855. These statistics are from 2022, so they are probably a little higher than the averages reflected in 2024.

Compared to the rest of Europe, Austria has one of the top 10 highest average salaries – moderately higher than the EU average of €28,217 (2023).

What is the average salary in Vienna?

In Vienna, people generally receive a higher salary, in part due to job opportunities and a higher cost of living compared to the rest of the country. According to a Stepstone report, the average salary in Vienna is €56,980 annually or €4,748 monthly. Payscale puts the average slightly lower at €54,000, while Kununu reports the lowest average at €47,577.

Salary aggregators often skew higher than average, mostly because they are receiving data from professionals and full-time workers, so it’s a good practice to look at a number of sources. In Vienna, it seems likely that professionals can command an average salary between €50,000 – €55,000. For those starting out (entry-level), the average is around €40,833.

What is the minimum wage in Austria?

In Austria, minimum wages are based on collective agreements that apply to different industries. Meaning there’s no standardised minimum wage, but a different one based on what industry you work.

The Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO) and the Austrian Trade Union Federation (ÖGB) have agreed that the minimum wage in collective agreements should be €1,500 gross per month. But most industries pay more than this based on their own collective agreement, you can find out what a specific industry pays at kollektivvertrag.

What is a good salary in Austria?

The average salary, around €50,000, would be considered a decent salary in Austria for a single person. After tax, it works out to around €2,763 monthly. This salary will stretch further if you are living in the country or outside the city centre. The cost of living is around €1,800 per month for a single person living in the city, so you’ll have around a thousand left over to spend or save.

Over €60,000 would be considered a good salary in Austria. Great for a single person, and a good enough to raise a small family (especially if you’re living in a double-income household).

Average salary after tax Austria

Again, the average salary in Austria is €38,457, when we apply the tax ruling plus social benefits, the net salary is €26,618 or €2,218 per month. You can find out more about taxes by visiting Taxes in Austria or calculate your own income using the Tax Calculator.

What are the highest-paying jobs in Austria?

If you’re thinking of moving to and working in Austria, you’ll need a job. Here’s a snapshot of some of the common professions for expats in Austria and what they pay on average – see if you can find yours (source: Kununu).

• Digital Marketing Specialist: €45,200
• HR Generalist: €54,500
• Senior Recruiter: €45,500
• Data Analyst: €56,400
• UX Designer: €51,500
• Project Manager: €60,300
• Customer Support: €39,200
• Sales / Business Manager: €59,800
• Software Engineer: €62,700

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