Salary Intelligence
Salaries in Austria by profession
National median, after-tax net, and purchasing power for 38 professions in Austria — anchored to a primary-sourced median wage (2023 data).
What is a good salary in Austria?
Key facts
- National median: ~$45,201 gross ~$31,701 after tax (2023 data, 70% kept).
- Highest-paying role: CTO / Technology Director ~$114,063/yr net for a mid-level cto / technology director.
- Purchasing power the median net is worth ~$36,162 in PPP-equivalent (US price) terms.
- 38 professions estimated each = the national median × the role's skill premium, netted via the tax engine.
National median (2023)
$45,201 gross · $31,701 after tax · $36,162 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
Estimated pay by profession in Austria
By take-home, the highest pay in Austria is estimated for a 🏢 cto / technology director — $114,063 net after tax (4.7× the local median).
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $210,397 | $114,063 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $184,580 | $101,155 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $160,249 | $88,989 |
| AI Engineer | $153,874 | $85,801 |
| Engineering Manager | $149,561 | $83,645 |
| Dentist | $135,200 | $76,332 |
| Product Manager | $121,456 | $69,185 |
| Data Engineer | $121,243 | $69,074 |
| Software Engineer | $120,260 | $68,563 |
| Cloud Engineer | $116,259 | $66,482 |
| DevOps Engineer | $115,911 | $66,301 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $109,869 | $63,400 |
| Pharmacist | $107,365 | $62,331 |
| Management Consultant | $104,972 | $61,310 |
| Data Scientist | $100,388 | $59,354 |
| Sales Manager | $91,456 | $55,010 |
| General Manager | $86,586 | $52,612 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $85,071 | $51,866 |
| Marketing Manager | $83,142 | $50,916 |
| Project Manager | $83,142 | $50,916 |
| Civil Engineer | $82,321 | $50,512 |
| UX Designer | $81,273 | $49,996 |
| Operations Manager | $77,612 | $48,193 |
| Business Analyst | $75,261 | $47,036 |
| Physiotherapist | $74,409 | $46,616 |
| HR Manager | $72,660 | $45,754 |
| Finance Analyst | $72,308 | $45,581 |
| Remote Freelancer | $71,749 | $45,305 |
| University Lecturer | $68,205 | $43,560 |
| Content Writer | $63,568 | $41,277 |
| Accountant | $56,851 | $37,969 |
| Hospitality Manager | $54,348 | $36,737 |
| Graphic Designer | $52,442 | $35,798 |
| Nurse | $51,225 | $35,162 |
| Teacher | $49,960 | $34,436 |
| Plumber | $48,563 | $33,633 |
| Chef | $48,358 | $33,515 |
| Electrician | $48,235 | $33,445 |
“vs median” = estimated gross ÷ Austria's national median gross. Tap a role for the full country-by-country ranking. Regulated professions (medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, teaching) require local credential recognition before you can practise.
Austria salary estimates · Source: Austria national median wage (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2023) + WhereNext tax engine · Last verified Jun 22, 2026
Modelled estimate, not survey data. Each profession figure is the country's national median wage scaled by the role's skill premium — a directional model, not a per-role salary survey. Singapore is the exception: its figures are the Ministry of Manpower's June 2025 occupational medians. It is for a mid-level professional and varies widely by employer, seniority, bonus, equity, contract type and tax regime. Net is modelled via WhereNext's tax engine and is not tax or employment advice — verify with an employer or qualified advisor before making decisions.
Where the money goes: CTO / Technology Director in Austria
Gross pay erodes to take-home after tax, then adjusts for local prices — a mid-level estimate, every step sourced.
Updated · National medians (Eurostat / national stats) · US BLS OEWS May 2024 · World Bank ICP 2021 (PPP)
- Gross$210,397
- Income tax−$96,334
- Net (after tax)$114,063
- Local prices+$16,051
- Real value$130,114
Keep rate 54% · net $114,063 · real value $130,114 (your money goes further here)
| Step | USD/yr | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | $210,397 | Estimated gross for the role. |
| − Income tax & social | −$96,334 | Resident tax brackets; you keep 54%. |
| Net (after tax) | $114,063 | Take-home in nominal USD. |
| + Local prices (PPP) | +$16,051 | Cheaper than the US — your net buys more. |
| Real value (PPP-equiv. net) | $130,114 | What the net is worth in US price terms. |
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Austria salary questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good salary in Austria?▾
The national median is about $45,201 gross (~$31,701 after tax) for 2023. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $79,844 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
Which jobs pay the most in Austria?▾
Among the roles modelled, the highest after-tax pay in Austria is estimated for cto / technology director, doctor (physician), senior software engineer. These are directional estimates — actual pay varies by employer, seniority and sector.
Does WhereNext estimate net salary after tax in Austria?▾
Yes. Net figures are computed with WhereNext's tax engine using Austria's domestic resident income tax brackets and social contributions — not expat regimes. Verify your own situation with a qualified advisor.
How reliable are these Austria salary figures?▾
The national median is primary-sourced (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2023 data). Per-profession figures are a model — the national median × the role's skill premium, not a per-role salary survey — so treat them as a planning guide, not a quote.