Expand your global workforce in Austria
Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Austria
Capital
Vienna
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
German
GDP per Capita
$58,155.20
Employer Tax
29.78%
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Talent overview
The landlocked nation of Austria is a federation of nine states, one of which, Vienna, is the capital. Austria, considered as one of the richest countries in terms of GDP per capita, has a high standard of living, and was ranked 11th in the Legatum Prosperity Index 2021 on account of its journey to prosperity. Along with a highly developed industry, tourism is also an essential part of the Austrian economy.
Major economic hubs:
Vienna, Upper Austria, Lower Austria
Skills in demand:
Construction joiners, Nursing professionals, Data processing, Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering.
Austria
Top local universities in Austria
Universität Wien
Ranking
Local: 1
World: 106
Technische Universität Wien (Vienna University of Technology)
Ranking
Local: 2
World: 181
Universität Innsbruck
Ranking
Local: 3
World: 369
Technische Universität Graz
Ranking
Local: 4
World: 503
Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz
Ranking
Local: 5
World: 570
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Number of LinkedIn users
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Top Recruitment Agencies
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Salary Data
Some of the common jobs found in Austria, along with their monthly salary, are listed below:
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary ( EUR) | Average Monthly Salary ( USD) |
| Corporate Treasurer | 5,030 | 5,601 |
| Financial Manager | 8,090 | 9,009 |
| Office Manager | 3,440 | 3,831 |
| Database Administrator | 3,970 | 4,421 |
| Sales Manager | 6,630 | 7,383 |
Employ in Austria
Employing in Austria
Austrian employment laws safeguards the rights of its employees. It is a combination of EU and Austrian laws. Know more about employment regulations followed in Austria below.
Employee Contract
It is not mandatory to have written agreements for employment and even oral agreements are acceptable. Language of collective agreements or contracts can be in German and English.
Probation Period
The probationary period followed in Austria ranges between one to four weeks.
Public and Provincial Holidays
| Date | Name | Type |
| January 1 | New Year’s Day | Nationwide holiday |
| January 6 | Epiphany | Nationwide holiday |
| March 19 | Saint Joseph’s Day | Carinthia, Styria, Tyrol, Vorarlberg |
| April 21 | Easter Monday | Nationwide holiday |
| May 1 | Labor Day / May Day | Nationwide holiday |
| May 4 | Saint Florian’s Day | Upper Austria |
| May 29 | Ascension Day | Nationwide holiday |
| June 9 | Whit Monday | Nationwide holiday |
| June 19 | Corpus Christi | Nationwide holiday |
| August 15 | Assumption of Mary | Nationwide holiday |
| September 24 | Saint Rupert’s Day | Salzburg |
| October 10 | Plebiscite Day | Carinthia |
| October 26 | National Day | Nationwide holiday |
| November 1 | All Saints’ Day | Nationwide holiday |
| November 11 | Saint Martin’s Day | Burgenland |
| November 15 | Saint Leopold’s Day | Lower Austria, Vienna |
| December 8 | Immaculate Conception | Nationwide holiday |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | Nationwide holiday |
| December 26 | St. Stephen’s Day | Nationwide holiday |
Employee Leaves
| Type of leave | Time Period | Mandatory |
| Annual leave/Earned Leave | 25 days | Yes |
| Sick Leave | 6 weeks | Yes |
| Maternity Leave | 16 weeks | Yes |
Leave Compliance
Payroll in Austria
Minimum wage
Austria does not follow statutory minimum wage and depends on the employment agreement. On the whole, the employees will not be paid less than 1500 EUR.
Overtime pay
Overtime hours in excess of those stated in the work contract would be paid at a rate of 150% of the employee’s salary. Overtime on Sundays, public holidays and work between 12:00 AM to 7:00 AM will be compensated at a rate of 200%.
How taxes work
Employer Payroll Tax
| Category | Contribution (From Monthly Gross Salary) |
| Sickness | 3.78% |
| Unemployment | 3% |
| Pension | 12.55% |
| Accident | 1.20% |
| Miscellaneous | 0.7% |
Employee Payroll Tax
| Category | Contribution (From Monthly Gross Salary) |
| Sickness | 3.87% |
| Unemployment | 3% |
| Pension | 10.25% |
| Miscellaneous | 1% |
Employee Income Tax
| Income over (EUR) | Income up to (EUR) | Tax Rate (%) |
| 0 | 12,816 | 0 |
| 12,816 | 20,818 | 20 |
| 20,818 | 34,513 | 30 |
| 34,513 | 66,612 | 42 |
| 66,612 | 99,266 | 48 |
| 99,266 | 1,000,000 | 50 |
| Above 1,000,000 | 55 |
VAT
The standard VAT rate in Austria is 20%.
Bonus
13th Month Pay
The 13th month salary is customary and is normally paid at the end of June.
Employee Benefits
- 13th-month salary
- 14th-month salary
- Health Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Old-age Pension Insurance
- Insolvency Guarantee Fund
Employee offboarding
Termination in Austria can be done on a mutual consent basis, which can be communicated in verbal or written format, of which the latter is preferred. There can also be dismissal of the employee by the employer on the grounds of a justified reason. When an employee decides to resign, the employment is terminated with immediate effect. In case of expiration of a fixed contract, no action is required. See: Austria Employment Laws
The notice period for both probationary and permanent employees in Austria ranges from 6 weeks to 5 months.
Employers must provide severance pay at the rate of 1.53% of their gross monthly salary to the severance pay fund, known as ‘Abfertigungskasse’.
Visa and
immigration
The citizens of the Switzerland and European Economic Area (EEA) can work in Austria. For other non-Austrian nationals, immigration permission and a work permit are required.
Non-European citizens need a Schengen Visa to enter Austria. If one receives employment during the visa tenure, they can apply for Red-White-Red card.
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