Austria Liechtenstein

Updated 2026-02-25

Austria

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

€3,800 /mo

Liechtenstein

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

CHF6,000 /mo

Avg. salary: -42% Austria vs Liechtenstein

Neither Austria nor Liechtenstein has a statutory minimum wage, relying instead on collective bargaining or sectoral agreements. Average salaries are lower in Austria at $4,425/mo compared to $7,655/mo in Liechtenstein.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Austria and Liechtenstein
Metric	Austria	Liechtenstein	Diff
Avg. gross salary /mo	€3,800 /mo $4,425.29	CHF6,000 /mo $7,655.01	-42.2%
Avg. net salary /mo	€2,500 /mo $2,911.38	N/A/mo	—
Median individual income /yr	€33,500 /yr $39,012.46	CHF84,500 /yr $107,808.11	-63.8%

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Austria is higher.

Work Week

Austria: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

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.
Liechtenstein: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Liechtenstein's labor law (Arbeitsgesetz) largely mirrors Swiss standards. The standard contractual workweek is typically 40-42 hours. Maximum working time and overtime provisions follow cantonal-equivalent arrangements. German is the official language.

See this comparison from Liechtenstein's perspective: Liechtenstein vs Austria

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Austria vs France € 12.02 /hr

Austria vs South Korea ₩ 10,320 /hr

Austria vs Canada C$ 18.1 /hr

Austria vs Australia A$ 24.95 /hr

Austria vs Brazil R$ 7.37 /hr

Austria vs Russia ₽ 156.31 /hr

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Austria vs Indonesia Rp 33,058 /hr

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Austria vs Saudi Arabia ﷼ 23.08 /hr

Austria vs Turkey ₺ 164.94 /hr

Austria vs Taiwan NT$ 190 /hr

Austria vs Switzerland

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much less does the average worker earn in Austria compared to Liechtenstein?

The average gross salary in Austria is €3,800/mo ($4,425.29 USD), compared to CHF6,000/mo ($7,655.01 USD) in Liechtenstein. In USD terms, workers in Austria earn approximately 73% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Austria and Liechtenstein is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Liechtenstein earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Austria.

How do work hours compare between Austria and Liechtenstein?

Both Austria and Liechtenstein mandate a similar standard work week of 40 hours. When work hours are equal, the country with the higher minimum wage delivers proportionally higher weekly earnings. Standard work week rules set the baseline; actual hours worked often differ based on industry norms and individual employment contracts.