What is the income tax rate in Austria for expats?

Austria uses a progressive tax system with rates from 0% to 55%. On a €60,000 salary (single filer), the effective rate is 44.5% with a net take-home of €33,296. Tax year: 2026.

How much tax will I pay on €100,000 in Austria?

A single filer earning €100,000 in Austria pays approximately €34,589 in income tax plus €14,969 in social contributions, for a total effective rate of 49.6%. Net take-home: €50,442.

What child tax benefits are available in Austria?

Austria offers a child allowance of €2,000 per child per year, which reduces your taxable income.

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Austria — Income Tax 2026

Progressive brackets, social contributions, deductions, and expat-specific regimes. Source: Bundesministerium für Finanzen / usp.gv.at

Effective Rate

44.5%

Net Take-Home

€33,296

Marginal Rate

40%

Rank (of 20)

#20

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Annual Gross Income

€60,000

Filing Status

Children

Income Split

Bracket-by-Bracket

Range	Rate	Tax
€0 – €12,816	0.0%	€0
€12,816 – €20,818	20.0%	€1,600
€20,818 – €34,513	30.0%	€4,109
€34,513 – €66,612	40.0%	€10,195
Total Income Tax		€15,904
+ Social Contributions	18.0%capped at €83,160	€10,800

Country-Specific Notes

No joint filing — each person files individually.
Familienbonus Plus: €2,000/year per child under 18 (tax credit).
13th and 14th month salaries taxed at flat 6% (significant benefit).
Social contributions capped at €6,930/month (€83,160/yr for 12 months) in 2026. Source: usp.gv.at
55% top rate on income above €1M extended (was temporary until 2025, now through 2029). Source: expatica.com

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Effective tax rate at €60,000 gross, all 20 countries. Austria highlighted.

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Source: Bundesministerium für Finanzen / usp.gv.at · Last updated: 2026-04 · Tax year: 2026. Estimates only — consult a tax professional for your specific situation.