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Salary Intelligence
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?
In Austria, the national median salary is about $40,206 gross (~$24,935 after tax, 2023 data). Estimated pay for a mid-level professional ranges from ~$26,238 to ~$101,096 net depending on the role — highest for a cto / technology director. Figures are modelled estimates anchored to Austria's national median wage; not a job offer.
Key facts
National median (2023)
$40,206 gross · $24,935 after tax · $28,444 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $200,363 | $101,096 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $168,757 | $85,293 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $155,111 | $78,470 |
| AI Engineer | $149,998 | $75,914 |
| Engineering Manager | $143,229 | $72,529 |
| Dentist | $123,078 | $62,454 |
| Data Engineer | $116,110 | $58,970 |
| Software Engineer | $115,794 | $58,812 |
| Product Manager | $114,996 | $58,413 |
| Cloud Engineer | $111,337 | $56,583 |
| DevOps Engineer | $111,004 | $56,417 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $104,629 | $53,229 |
| Management Consultant | $99,737 | $50,783 |
| Pharmacist | $97,738 | $49,753 |
| Data Scientist | $96,138 | $48,921 |
| Sales Manager | $84,996 | $43,127 |
| General Manager | $80,886 | $40,990 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $79,062 | $40,211 |
| Marketing Manager | $77,269 | $39,604 |
| Project Manager | $77,269 | $39,604 |
| UX Designer | $76,491 | $39,341 |
| Civil Engineer | $76,306 | $39,277 |
| Operations Manager | $71,555 | $37,668 |
| Remote Freelancer | $70,616 | $37,350 |
| Business Analyst | $70,127 | $37,184 |
| Finance Analyst | $67,887 | $36,425 |
| Physiotherapist | $67,236 | $36,205 |
| HR Manager | $66,620 | $35,996 |
| University Lecturer | $62,709 | $34,359 |
| Content Writer | $60,536 | $33,449 |
| Accountant | $52,270 | $29,987 |
| Hospitality Manager | $49,546 | $28,846 |
| Graphic Designer | $49,357 | $28,767 |
| Nurse | $46,426 | $27,540 |
| Teacher | $44,868 | $26,887 |
| Chef | $43,958 | $26,506 |
| Plumber | $43,545 | $26,333 |
| Electrician | $43,318 | $26,238 |
“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 (today)
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. 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.
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The national median is about $40,206 gross (~$24,935 after tax) for 2023. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $70,767 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
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.
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.
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.