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🇦🇹 Austria Net Salary Calculator 2025
Austria's Grundfreibetrag (the tax-free threshold) is €13,308 for 2025 and adjusts for inflation every year. Austria abolished fiscal drag in 2023, so your bracket doesn't creep up without a real pay rise. Above the threshold, income tax runs from 20% to 50%, with a 55% rate that only kicks in above €1 million. Social contributions take another ~18% of gross: pension (10.25%), health (3.87%), unemployment (3%), and a small work chamber and housing levy (1%). All of these are capped once your earnings pass €77,400 per year.
Austria Income Tax Brackets
Brackets apply to taxable income after the €13,308 tax-free allowance.
| Income band | Rate |
|---|---|
| €0 – €8,309 | 20.00% |
| €8,309 – €22,528 | 30.00% |
| €22,528 – €55,858 | 40.00% |
| €55,858 – €89,764 | 48.00% |
| €89,764 – €986,692 | 50.00% |
| €986,692 and above | 55.00% |
Take-home pay examples
| Gross / year | Net / year | Net / month |
|---|---|---|
| €40,000 | €27,750 | €2,313 |
| €60,000 | €37,884 | €3,157 |
| €80,000 | €47,992 | €3,999 |
| €100,000 | €58,648 | €4,887 |
Employee figures only, standard deductions applied. Pension contributions, benefits in kind, and other personal factors are not included.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Grundfreibetrag in Austria?
It's the amount of income you can earn without paying any tax. In 2025 it's €13,308. Austria started adjusting it for inflation automatically in 2023 (Progressionsabgeltung), so unlike most countries, your bracket doesn't shift upward without a real increase in what you earn.
What is the Höchstbeitragsgrundlage (HBG)?
The HBG is the ceiling for social insurance contributions. For 2025 it's €77,400 (€6,450/month). All four contributions (pension, health, unemployment, and the AK/housing levy) are calculated on earnings up to that cap only. Once you earn above it, you still pay income tax on the excess, but no more social contributions.
Are there any employee tax credits not included here?
Yes. Austrian employees get two small credits: the Arbeitnehmerabsetzbetrag (€400/year) and the Verkehrsabsetzbetrag (€421/year). Both reduce your income tax directly. They're not included in this calculator, so your actual take-home will be a little higher than what we show.