Austria vs Czechia: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about CZK 2,136,214) you take home €56,018 in Austria and CZK 1,568,949 in the Czech Republic (about €64,632) — the Czech Republic leaves you 15% more.
You keep more in Austria up to about €35,000, and more in the Czech Republic above that.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary (USD) | Austria | Czechia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25K | €18,580 | CZK 422,836 | Austria +7% |
| $40K | €27,286 | CZK 654,469 | Austria +1% |
| $60K | €37,373 | CZK 975,193 | Czechia +7% |
| $80K | €46,429 | CZK 1,278,097 | Czechia +13% |
| $100K | €56,018 | CZK 1,568,949 | Czechia +15% |
| $150K | €80,140 | CZK 2,292,919 | Czechia +18% |
| $200K | €108,454 | CZK 3,172,894 | Czechia +21% |
| $300K | €151,429 | CZK 4,580,854 | Czechia +25% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Austria or the Czech Republic?
At €88,000, the Czech Republic takes less of your pay: you keep 73% there, against 64% in Austria.
What is the top tax rate in Austria and Czechia?
The top income tax rate is 55% in Austria and 23% in the Czech Republic.
How much do I take home on €88,000 in each?
On €88,000 (about CZK 2,136,214) you take home €56,018 in Austria and CZK 1,568,949 in the Czech Republic (about €64,632).
2026 rules checked against usp.gv.at. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details