Austria vs Germany: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)

On €88,000 (about €88,000) you take home €56,018 in Austria and €52,203 in Germany (about €52,203) — Austria leaves you 7% more.

At every salary we checked, you keep more in Austria.

Take-home pay at eight salary levels

Take-home pay in Austria and Germany at eight salary levels
Salary (USD)	Austria	Germany	Difference
$25K	€18,580	€16,516	Austria +12%
$40K	€27,286	€24,083	Austria +13%
$60K	€37,373	€33,918	Austria +10%
$80K	€46,429	€42,569	Austria +9%
$100K	€56,018	€52,203	Austria +7%
$150K	€80,140	€73,827	Austria +9%
$200K	€108,454	€101,543	Austria +7%
$300K	€151,429	€146,095	Austria +4%

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Is tax higher in Austria or Germany?

At €88,000, Austria takes less of your pay: you keep 64% there, against 59% in Germany.

What is the top tax rate in Austria and Germany?

The top income tax rate is 55% in Austria and 47.5% in Germany.

How much do I take home on €88,000 in each?

On €88,000 (about €88,000) you take home €56,018 in Austria and €52,203 in Germany (about €52,203).

2026 rules checked against usp.gv.at. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details