2026 RatesEmployer Cost Calculator
Calculate the total cost to employ someone in Austria. See employer contributions for social security, pension, and other mandatory costs.
Employee Salary
Enter the employee's gross annual salary (12 months)
Weihnachtsgeld (Christmas bonus)
Urlaubsgeld (Holiday bonus)
Training, benefits, Essenszuschuss, etc.
Total Employer Cost
Full cost to employ (2026)
total annual cost
€66,799.50
€4,771.39/month (x14)
Employee Compensation
Employer Contributions
Note: Actual employer costs may vary based on collective agreements (Kollektivvertrag), industry sector, and specific benefits. Communal tax rate is 3% but may vary by municipality.
Employee Salary
Enter the employee's gross annual salary (12 months)
Weihnachtsgeld (Christmas bonus)
Urlaubsgeld (Holiday bonus)
Training, benefits, Essenszuschuss, etc.
Total Employer Cost
Full cost to employ (2026)
total annual cost
€66,799.50
€4,771.39/month (x14)
Employee Compensation
Employer Contributions
Note: Actual employer costs may vary based on collective agreements (Kollektivvertrag), industry sector, and specific benefits. Communal tax rate is 3% but may vary by municipality.
What's Included in Employment Costs?
Understanding the full cost of hiring in Austria
Gross Salary
The agreed salary before any deductions. This is what the employee sees.
Social Security
Employer contributions to pension, healthcare, unemployment, and other insurance.
Additional Costs
Holiday allowance, pension contributions, and any other mandatory payments.