Cybersecurity engineer salary in Austria (2026)
Updated July 2026
A cybersecurity engineer in Austria earns a median of €6,020 gross per month in 2026, with an average of €6,380. Entry-level pay starts near €4,330, while senior professionals reach €9,930 per month. Net pay is typically 60%–66% of gross, and employers in and around Vienna pay roughly 10% above the national median for this role.
Key facts
- Median gross pay for a cybersecurity engineer in Austria is €6,020 per month (2026 estimate).
- The average gross salary, pulled up by senior roles, is €6,380 per month.
- Junior pay runs €4,330–€5,300; senior pay runs €7,220–€9,930 gross per month.
- Austria has a cost-of-living index of 128 (Ljubljana = 100), so €6,020 there buys about €4,700 of Slovenian purchasing power.
- Austria has no statutory minimum wage; pay floors come from sector collective agreements.
- NIS2 compliance has pushed demand well above supply across the EU.
Data table
| Experience level | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Junior (0–2 years) | €4,330 | €5,300 |
| Mid (3–6 years) | €5,420 | €6,920 |
| Senior (7+ years) | €7,220 | €9,930 |
| Median (all levels) | €6,020 | |
| Average (all levels) | €6,380 | |
What drives cybersecurity engineer pay in Austria
Protects systems and data: hardening, monitoring, incident response and compliance. 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.
Pay differences inside Austria are driven mostly by region — Vienna and its surrounding metro area pay a premium over rural areas — followed by employer size, sector and certified specialisations. Comparing offers on gross pay alone is misleading: check the number of monthly payments per year, bonus structure, and how much of the package is fixed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a cybersecurity engineer earn in Austria?
A cybersecurity engineer in Austria earns a median of about €6,020 gross per month in 2026, with most salaries between €4,330 and €9,930 gross per month.
What is the starting salary for a cybersecurity engineer in Austria?
Entry-level pay starts at roughly €4,330 gross per month. After two to four years, a cybersecurity engineer typically reaches the mid band of €5,420–€6,920 gross.
What does a senior cybersecurity engineer earn in Austria?
Senior professionals earn between €7,220 and €9,930 gross per month. The top of that range usually requires team leadership, rare specialisations or a large-employer setting.
Is that gross or net pay?
All figures on this page are gross monthly pay before tax and social contributions. In Austria, net pay is typically 60%–66% of gross, so a median of €6,020 gross is roughly €3,610–€3,970 net.
Is the salary enough to live on in Austria?
Austria has a cost-of-living index of 128 with Ljubljana set to 100. Adjusted for that, a median of €6,020 in Austria has the purchasing power of about €4,700 in Slovenia.
Can I work as a cybersecurity engineer in Austria as a foreigner?
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can work in Austria without a permit. Non-EU candidates need a work and residence permit, and regulated professions additionally require recognition of their qualifications.