Austria. — Average Salary & Wages

Austria does not have a statutory minimum wage. Austria has no statutory minimum wage. Wages are determined through collective bargaining agreements (Kollektivverträge) negotiated between employer associations and trade unions. Approximately 98% of workers are covered by collective agreements, one of the highest rates in Europe. In 2017, social partners agreed on a cross-sector effective minimum of €1,500/month, raised to €1,850/month gross in recent agreements. Most collective agreements set minimum monthly wages between €1,850 and €2,100 depending on the sector and qualification level. The high collective bargaining coverage means virtually all workers have negotiated minimum pay rates.

The average gross monthly salary in Austria is €3,800 (approximately $4,425.29 USD). Average gross monthly earnings for full-time employees. Austria pays 14 monthly salaries per year (12 regular + 2 special payments for vacation and Christmas, known as Urlaubs- and Weihnachtsgeld), which are taxed at a preferential flat rate of 6%. Net estimated after income tax and social contributions. Source: Statistik Austria (2025).

The standard work week in Austria is 40 hours, with a legal maximum of 48 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.5x the normal rate. Standard workweek is 40 hours (Arbeitszeitgesetz). Daily maximum is 8 hours (normal) or 10 hours (with overtime). Since 2018, daily working time can be extended to 12 hours and weekly to 60 hours in exceptional cases with compensatory rest. Overtime is compensated at 150% or with time off in lieu (1:1.5). EU Working Time Directive limits average to 48 hrs/week.

The average gross monthly salary in Austria is approximately $4,425.29 per month in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.