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Employer · 2026Austria · EUR

Cost of Hiring an Employee in Austria 2026

Total employer cost beyond gross salary — social contributions and statutory benefits.

Employer social rate20.98%on top of gross salary
Annual cap€90,300contribution ceiling
Cost loading+18.9%at €100,000 gross
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Employer cost calculator for Austria

Calculate hiring cost
Enter a gross salary to see the full employer cost

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Employer social rate20.98%
Annual cap€90,300

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ESTIMATE
Total employer cost
€118,944.94

~ €9,912 /mo · +18.9% vs gross

Gross salary€100,000
Employer social contributions18.9%+€18,945
Total cost€118,945
Estimated from the main employer social contribution components (pension, health, unemployment). Statutory bonuses, 13th-month pay and industry-specific levies are not included unless noted in the country data.

Employer rates as of 2025-01. View source

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What this rate covers

Mandatory employer social contributions in Austria, by component.

Pension12.55%
Health (sickness)3.78%
Unemployment2.95%
Accident1.1%
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Compare hiring cost across countries

Employer contribution rate at €100,000 gross, head to head.

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Montenegro

Employer rate

+0.5%▼ 18.4pp vs here
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Azerbaijan

Employer rate

+17.5%▼ 1.4pp vs here
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Estonia

Employer rate

+33.8%▲ 14.9pp vs here
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Netherlands

Employer rate

+14.0%▼ 5.0pp vs here
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Latvia

Employer rate

+23.6%▲ 4.6pp vs here
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Portugal

Employer rate

+23.8%▲ 4.8pp vs here
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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to hire an employee in Austria?

On a €100,000 gross salary in Austria, total employer cost is about €118,945 — roughly 18.9% on top of gross in mandatory social contributions, before bonuses and statutory benefits.

What are employer social contributions in Austria?

Employers in Austria pay 20.98% of gross salary toward mandatory social funds — pension, health, unemployment and related schemes — separately from the employee's own deductions.

Is there a cap on employer contributions in Austria?

Yes. In Austria, employer social contributions are levied up to an annual ceiling of €90,300; above it the marginal cost drops.

Does this include income tax?

No. This page shows employer-side social contributions only. For employee income tax, social security and take-home pay, use the country tax calculator.

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