Employer of Record & Payroll Services

Employing in Austria

Employment law in Austria is governed by statutory regulations codified in various federal laws. These include the statutes on white-collar workers (Angestelltengesetz), statutes concerning working times (Arbeitszeitgesetz), paid holiday (Urlaubsgesetz) and labour protection act (Arbeitnehmerschutzgesetz).

Employment contracts are governed by collective agreements and virtually all employment agreements are covered by a collective agreement. Austrian employment law provides strong labour conditions and protections for employees, so employing people will be an important investment and commitment.

Temporary agencies are popular options for more flexible workforce arrangements. For these and many other reasons, the following are only guidelines in the broadest sense, and professional legal services are recommended when employing in Austria.

Minimum Wage

There is no statutory minimum wage in Austria, but national collective bargaining agreements set minimum wages by job classification and years of service for each industry.

Payroll Cycle

For customers of Remote, all employee payments will be made in equal monthly instalments on or before the last working day of each calendar month, payable in arrears.

Special payments of 13th and 14th months are also part of the Annual Gross Pay.

Onboarding Time

We can help you get a new employee started in Austria fast. The minimum onboarding time we need is only 4 working days.

Our team ensures your employees are onboarded and paid as quickly as possible while keeping your business compliant with all local employment legislation. The minimum onboarding time begins after the employee submits all required information onto the Remote platform. The onboarding timeline is also dependent upon registration with local authorities.

For all non-nationals of the country of employment, the Right to Work assessment (if applicable) will add three extra days to the total time to onboard. There may be extra time required if we need to follow-up on the right to work assessment.

Please note, payroll cut-off dates can impact the actual first day of employment. Remote has a payroll cut-off date of the 10th of the month unless otherwise specified.

13 Public holidays

2025-01-01
2025-01-06
2025-04-21
2025-05-01
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2025-06-09
2025-06-19
2025-08-15
2025-10-26
2025-11-01
2025-12-08
2025-12-25
2025-12-26

New Year's Day (Neujahr)
Epiphany (Heilige Drei Könige)
Easter Monday (Ostermontag)
Labor Day (Staatsfeiertag (Tag der Arbeit))
Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ (Christi Himmelfahrt)
Pentecost Monday (Pfingstmontag)
Feast of Corpus Christi (Fronleichnam)
Assumption of Mary (Mariä Himmelfahrt)
National Day (Nationalfeiertag)
All Saints' Day (Allerheiligen)
Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Fest der Unbefleckten Empfängnis)
Christmas Day (Weihnachtstag)
Saint Stephen's Day (Stephanstag)

Competitive benefits package in Austria

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mental health support

Pension or 401(K)

Life and Disability Insurance

Local market insights

Our core benefits (which often include things like healthcare) are required in most countries where we hire. We do not require customers to offer benefits in Austria due to its strong public system and local laws that protect us (and you!) against claims of discriminatory hiring practices. However, we do recommend that employers in Austria offer benefits to their employees based on market standards. Note that we do not add a markup on any benefits premiums or administration costs.

For more insight into fair equity and benefits best practices, download our Global Benefits Guide and share with the rest of your hiring team.

Facts & Stats

Austria (German: Österreich), officially the Republic of Austria (German: Republik Österreich), is a landlocked East Alpine country in the southern part of Central Europe. It is composed of nine federated states (Bundesländer), one of which is Vienna, Austria's capital and its largest city. Austria is consistently ranked in the top 20 richest countries in the world by GDP per capita terms. The country has achieved a high standard of living and in 2018 was ranked 20th in the world for its Human Development Index.

Capital City

Vienna

Currency

Euro

Languages

German

Population size

8,902,600

Ease of doing business

Very easy

Payroll frequency

Monthly

VAT - standard rate

20%

Grow your team in Austria with Remote

Want to employ workers in Austria? Companies hiring in Austria are typically required to either own a local legal entity or work with a global employment platform like Remote that can legally provide employment services in the country.

Remote can employ team members in Austria and keep you compliant. Remote can hire, onboard, and pay your Austria team so you don't have to set up local HR services in the region. Remote also makes it easy to pay contractors in Austria. Sign up now to get started or talk to an expert for more details.

Risks of misclassification

Austria, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in Austria may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.

Payroll

39

per employee/month

Powerful, transparent international payroll
Simple self-service platform
Personalised support from dedicated specialists
Adhere to local payroll regulations in every country
Integrated payroll, expense management, and HRIS solution

Contractor Management

39

per contractor/month

Only pay for contractors you actively work with
Work with international contractors
Create, edit, and sign tailored, localised contracts
Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay
Transparent payments with complete visibility

Employer of Record

940 800