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$249/month
$49/month
2% of gross salary / month
Hire in Austria, and pay employees through our platform or app.
Our Austria EOR solution is the most affordable on the market.
Fast onboarding in Austria, hire in as little as 24 hours.
We draft labor contracts compliant with Austria labor law.
We administer all mandatory benefits and contributions in Austria.
It doesn’t stop with Austria — we are an international EOR
When hiring in Austria, we strongly recommend that you provide all employees with a written contract of employment. Each contract needs to have any relevant details of the employment arrangement, such as salary, vacation leave, and termination terms. It should be written in German and use the Euro currency for any references to money.
By partnering with our Austria EOR, Horizons’ team of local experts can provide assistance for drafting strong employment contracts that are compliant with local regulations.
0 – 1 month
6 weeks (minimum)
2 months salary after 3 years’ service
0 – 1 month
6 weeks – 5 months
2 months – 12 months (after 3 years’ service)
The majority of workers are limited to 40 hours per week and eight hours per day, although some employees may negotiate lower limits via collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) or individual negotiations. For work beyond these limits, employers will need to either offer the time as time off in the future, or pay overtime, which is at least 150% of normal pay (or 200% for nights and weekends).
Austria has a range of national public holidays that are celebrated annually. In 2025 these holidays are:
| Date | Holiday name |
|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2025 | New Year’s Day |
| 6 Jan 2025 | Epiphany |
| 21 Apr 2025 | Easter Monday |
| 1 May 2025 | Labour Day / May Day |
| 29 May 2025 | Ascension Day |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Whit Monday |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Corpus Christi |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Assumption of the Virgin Mary |
| 26 Oct 2025 | National Day |
| 1 Nov 2025 | All Saints’ Day |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Immaculate Conception |
| 25 Dec 2025 | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec 2025 | St. Stephen’s Day |
| 31 Dec 2025 | New Year’s Eve/Silvester |
For employees that have worked at least six months with an organization, employers must provide at least 25 days of paid vacation leave. After 25 full years of employment, workers can take an extended allowance of 30 days of paid vacation leave each year.
Some employers may choose to offer more holiday, but these are the legal minimums and most commonly offered vacation allowances.
Mothers in Austria are required to take 16 weeks of paid maternal leave, split as eight weeks prior to and eight weeks after the birth. Both parents can take unpaid leave until the child is two years old, and the minimum amount they are entitled to is two months. Employers must retain their positions until at least four weeks after they return to work.
The mandatory notice periods required for terminations vary depending on an employee’s time with a company (once out of any probation period). For less than two years of employment, the notice period is six weeks. For three to five years of employment, the notice period is two months. Six to 15 years is three months, 16 to 25 years is four months, and 26 years or more is five months of notice.
Severance payments are common upon termination in Austria, and employers generally contribute a percentage of salary to a severance fund that is either paid or passed on to the next employer.
The exact terms of terminations and severance can vary significantly, so it is important that you fully understand the specifics of your situation and agreements when employing in Austria. Always get professional advice if you are unsure.
Navigating employee terminations and handling severance packages can be complicated for companies expanding overseas for the first time. Horizons’ Austria EOR can mitigate risk for foreign companies and provide guidance through this process.
Employers and employees in Austria must both contribute a certain amount towards various funds to benefit employees. For example, they must contribute 12.55% and 10.25% of salary respectively to pension insurance, and 3.78% each for health insurance. Employers also need to cover accident insurance for the workplace, at a rate of 1.3%. In total, mandatory social benefit contributions are generally around 32% on top of salary for employers.
Income tax in Austria is progressively rated from 0% to 55% depending on employee income.
The corporate tax rate in Austria is 25%.
Austria has a comprehensive public health system, so it is not necessary or the norm for employers to offer private health insurance. However, some organizations may choose to offer it as part of their benefits packages, particularly for more senior-level roles.
No national minimum wage; determined by collective agreements.
Additionally, it is vital that you understand the CBAs and individual negotiations for each employee when hiring in Austria.
| Minimum Wage Country Comparison Chart | (Per month in USD) |
| Switzerland (Geneva) | $4,000 |
| Italy | $2,255 |
| Australia | $1,996 |
| Austria | $1,582 |
| Algeria | $156 |
| Uzbekistan | $22 |
Setting up a benefits system for your Austrian employees can be difficult and complicated to navigate if you are unfamiliar with the country and its labor laws. If you want to tackle the setup independently, you can expect it to take several weeks and potentially present delays to your expansion process.
Horizons offers an alternative to simplify your benefits management through our Austria EOR. Our outsourcing services will cover your benefit setup and management, helping you focus on a faster and more successful expansion.
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With Horizons, you get quick service, transparent pricing, and expert support.
Generally speaking, the terms “Austria PEO” and “Austria EOR” are used interchangeably.
In most cases, Horizons’ Austria EOR can hire & onboard your employee within 24 hours. The actual start date of the employee will depend on their notice period obligation to their previous employer as well as any relevant hiring rules in Austria.
It is possible to get a work visa in Austria. Horizons’ Global Mobility team is a dedicated team of work visa experts. They assess the details of each case to determine feasibility and costs before Horizons applies for the work visa on behalf of your employee. If the Global Mobility team determines that your case is feasible, the process is smooth and transparent. Visa spots in Austria are limited, however—get started today to secure your employees’ visa spot.
Holiday Schedule in Austria [2025]
