Liechtenstein Austria

Updated 2026-02-25

Liechtenstein

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

CHF6,000 /mo

Austria

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

€3,800 /mo

Avg. salary: +73% Liechtenstein vs Austria

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

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Liechtenstein and Austria
Metric	Liechtenstein	Austria	Diff
Avg. gross salary /mo	CHF6,000 /mo $7,655.01	€3,800 /mo $4,425.29	+73.0%
Avg. net salary /mo	N/A/mo	€2,500 /mo $2,911.38	—
Median individual income /yr	CHF84,500 /yr $107,808.11	€33,500 /yr $39,012.46	+176.3%

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

Work 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.
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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The average gross salary in Liechtenstein is CHF6,000/mo ($7,655.01 USD), compared to €3,800/mo ($4,425.29 USD) in Austria. In USD terms, workers in Liechtenstein earn approximately 73% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Liechtenstein and Austria 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 Liechtenstein and Austria?

Both Liechtenstein and Austria 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.