Work & incomeAustria
Average annual salary in Austria
What does the average full-year job pay there?
Austria's average annual salary is $78,301 PPP — #6 of 37 countries on the atlas (higher is better). Period 2025.
Among 37 countries
- Rank
- #6 of 37
- higher is better
- Ranked behind
- 84 %
- 31 of 37 countries
In Europe: #5 of 25vs median $60,483 PPP: +29 % (better)
The neighbourhood
| # | Country | Average salary | vs Austria |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Netherlands | $80,136 PPP | +$1,835 PPP |
| 5 | Belgium | $80,009 PPP | +$1,707 PPP |
| 6 | Austria | $78,301 PPP | — |
| 7 | Denmark | $78,090 PPP | −$211 PPP |
| 8 | Germany | $76,285 PPP | −$2,017 PPP |
Average annual wage in USD at purchasing power parity (OECD).
How to read this figure
OECD average annual wages converted at purchasing power parity — a comparable "what does work pay" figure that strips away exchange-rate noise. National average across all sectors and seniorities.
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