🇦🇹 Austria Tax Calculator 2026

Austria uses the Euro (€) (EUR) as its currency and has a Purchasing Power Parity index of 0.70 relative to the US Dollar. With a top marginal tax rate of 55.0%, Austria is among the higher-tax countries globally. However, high tax rates often correspond with comprehensive public services including healthcare, education, and social safety nets.

Workers in Austria benefit from a tax-free personal allowance of €11,000, meaning income below this threshold is not subject to income tax. The employee social security contribution rate is 18.0%, and the employer contribution rate is 21.1%, giving a combined rate of 39.0% that employers should factor into total employment costs.

How to use this Austria tax calculator

Enter your annual gross salary in EUR above and click "Calculate" to see your tax breakdown. The calculator shows your income tax, employee social security, and net take-home pay, broken down by month, bi-weekly, weekly, daily, and hourly. For international comparisons, use the country comparison tool to see how Austria stacks up.

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Disclaimer: This calculator provides approximations based on OECD data for 2026 for a single individual with no children, employed full-time as a tax resident. It does not account for additional deductions, surtaxes, tax credits, or lump-sum taxes. For precise calculations, consult a qualified tax professional in Austria.