Austria vs Romania: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about RON 462,940) you take home €56,018 in Austria and RON 270,820 in Romania (about €51,480) — Austria leaves you 9% more.
You keep more in Austria up to about €180,000, and more in Romania above that.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | Austria | Romania | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,011€22,000RON 115,735 | $21,123€18,580 | $14,631RON 67,704 | Austria +44% |
| $39,791€35,000RON 184,124 | $31,021€27,286 | $23,278RON 107,713 | Austria +33% |
| $60,255€53,000RON 278,816 | $42,489€37,373 | $35,249RON 163,107 | Austria +21% |
| $79,582€70,000RON 368,248 | $52,784€46,429 | $46,555RON 215,425 | Austria +13% |
| $100,045€88,000RON 462,940 | $63,686€56,018 | $58,527RON 270,820 | Austria +9% |
| $147,794€130,000RON 683,889 | $91,110€80,140 | $86,460RON 400,075 | Austria +5% |
| $204,638€180,000RON 946,924 | $123,299€108,454 | $119,714RON 553,951 | Austria +3% |
| $295,589€260,000RON 1,367,779 | $172,157€151,429 | $172,919RON 800,150 | About the same |
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Austria or Romania?
At €88,000, Austria takes less of your pay: you keep 64% there, against 59% in Romania.
What is the top tax rate in Austria and Romania?
The top income tax rate is 55% in Austria and 10% in Romania.
How much do I take home on €88,000 in each?
On €88,000 (about RON 462,940) you take home €56,018 in Austria and RON 270,820 in Romania (about €51,480).
2026 rules checked against usp.gv.at. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details