Vienna Apprenticeship Positions Drop by Nearly 17%
Although apprenticeship positions have declined, the number of active apprentices has remained largely steady.
What Cities and States in Austria Offer the Highest Salaries?
The average annual gross salary in Austria is €49,121, but there are sharp regional differences
What Are the Top-Paying Industries in Austria?
These are the top-paid jobs in Austria as of 2025. Banking, IT and Internet, and Pharmaceuticals top the list.
Austria’s Smaller Industries Secure Wage Increases for 2025
The wage increases occurred in industries such as vinegar and wine production, horticulture, confectionery and fruit and vegetable processing.
Chamber of Labour Criticises High CEO Salaries
According to calculations by the Chamber of Commerce, the highest-paid CEOs earn 81 times the median income of Austrian employees.
Central Bank Predicts Wage Slowdown
According to the OeNB, wages in the private sector will slow down this year, but salary increases in the public sector will remain high.
