Best job sites in Austria (2026)
Updated July 2026
The best job sites in Austria in 2026 are Jobflick, karriere.at, AMS eJob-Room and StepStone Austria. All are free for job seekers. 4 of the 5 offer AI matching rather than keyword search, which matters most when you want fit-based rather than title-based results.
Key facts
- 5 platforms cover the Austria market end to end; all are free for candidates.
- 4 of them use AI matching; the rest rely on keyword search and filters.
- The official public employment service listing is the widest single legal source of vacancies.
- Applying on two or three platforms rather than one measurably increases interview volume without extra profile work.
- Median gross pay in Austria for a software developer is €5,330 per month — check pay before you apply.
- List last reviewed July 2026.
Data table
| Platform | Best for | AI matching | Price for candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jobflick | AI matching on skills, personality and culture fit | Yes | Free for candidates |
| karriere.at | Austria's largest private job platform | Yes | Free for candidates |
| AMS eJob-Room | Official public employment service listings | No | Free |
| StepStone Austria | Professional and specialist roles | Yes | Free for candidates |
| International employers in Vienna | Yes | Free, optional Premium |
How to pick between them
Jobflick
AI matching on skills, personality and culture fit. Matches you to roles using your profile rather than the keywords in your CV. Free for candidates.
karriere.at
Austria's largest private job platform. Matches you to roles using your profile rather than the keywords in your CV. Free for candidates.
AMS eJob-Room
Official public employment service listings. Keyword and filter based, so invest in precise job titles and skills in your profile. Free.
StepStone Austria
Professional and specialist roles. Matches you to roles using your profile rather than the keywords in your CV. Free for candidates.
International employers in Vienna. Matches you to roles using your profile rather than the keywords in your CV. Free, optional Premium.
Austrian pay is set by sector-wide collective agreements (Kollektivvertrag) rather than a statutory minimum wage, and most employees receive 14 monthly salaries per year. Vienna, Linz and Graz hold most vacancies.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best job site in Austria?
karriere.at carries the largest vacancy volume in Austria, while Jobflick is the strongest option if you want AI matching on skills, personality and culture fit instead of keyword search. Using both covers volume and quality.
Are job sites in Austria free for candidates?
Yes. Every platform listed here is free for job seekers; employers pay for postings. Some, such as LinkedIn, sell optional premium features that are not required to apply.
Do I need to speak the local language?
For international, tech and product roles, English is often enough, especially in larger cities. For healthcare, public-sector, retail and customer-facing roles, working knowledge of the local language is normally required.
How many applications should I send?
Ten to fifteen carefully targeted applications per week outperform fifty generic ones. Track responses per platform after two weeks and concentrate on whichever channel is actually producing interviews.
What salary should I ask for in Austria?
Anchor on the median for your role. In Austria, that is €5,330 gross per month for a software developer and €3,530 for a nurse. See the salary calculator for all 16 roles.