Income tax in Austria (2026)
In 2026, income tax in Austria runs from 20% to 55%. On a €80,000 salary you take home €51,756 a year, €4,313 a month.
Income tax rates
- Top rate
- 55%
- Lowest rate
- 20%
- Tax-free allowance
- None
- VAT
- 20%
- Capital gains
- 27.5%
The 2026 bands, in Euro
| Taxable income (after allowance) | Rate |
|---|---|
| €0 to €13,539 | 0% |
| €13,539 to €21,992 | 20% |
| €21,992 to €36,458 | 30% |
| €36,458 to €70,365 | 40% |
| €70,365 to €104,859 | 48% |
| €104,859 to €1,000,000 | 50% |
| over €1,000,000 | 55% |
Take-home pay by salary
€20,000: €16,932 take-home (15.3% total tax)€25,000: €21,109 take-home (15.6% total tax)€30,000: €24,844 take-home (17.2% total tax)€35,000: €27,286 take-home (22% total tax)€40,000: €29,774 take-home (25.6% total tax)€45,000: €32,611 take-home (27.5% total tax)€50,000: €35,627 take-home (28.7% total tax)€60,000: €41,102 take-home (31.5% total tax)€70,000: €46,429 take-home (33.7% total tax)€80,000: €51,756 take-home (35.3% total tax)€90,000: €57,083 take-home (36.6% total tax)€100,000: €62,739 take-home (37.3% total tax)€120,000: €74,340 take-home (38% total tax)€150,000: €91,568 take-home (39% total tax)€200,000: €119,458 take-home (40.3% total tax)€250,000: €146,101 take-home (41.6% total tax)€300,000: €172,744 take-home (42.4% total tax)€400,000: €225,611 take-home (43.6% total tax)€500,000: €277,647 take-home (44.5% total tax)
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Cost of living in Austria
Frequently asked questions
What are the income tax rates in Austria?
Income tax in Austria runs from 20% to 55%, in 6 bands.
Is there a tax-free allowance in Austria?
No — Austria has no general tax-free allowance.
What is the take-home pay on €80,000 in Austria?
On €80,000 in Austria you take home €51,756 a year — €4,313 a month.
2026 rules checked against usp.gv.at. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details