Software developer salary in Austria (2026)
Updated July 2026
A software developer in Austria earns a median of €5,330 gross per month in 2026, with an average of €5,650. Entry-level pay starts near €3,840, while senior professionals reach €8,790 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 software developer in Austria is €5,330 per month (2026 estimate).
- The average gross salary, pulled up by senior roles, is €5,650 per month.
- Junior pay runs €3,840–€4,690; senior pay runs €6,400–€8,790 gross per month.
- Austria has a cost-of-living index of 128 (Ljubljana = 100), so €5,330 there buys about €4,160 of Slovenian purchasing power.
- Austria has no statutory minimum wage; pay floors come from sector collective agreements.
- Consistently one of the highest-volume shortage occupations across the EU.
Data table
| Experience level | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Junior (0–2 years) | €3,840 | €4,690 |
| Mid (3–6 years) | €4,800 | €6,130 |
| Senior (7+ years) | €6,400 | €8,790 |
| Median (all levels) | €5,330 | |
| Average (all levels) | €5,650 | |
What drives software developer pay in Austria
Builds and maintains software products, typically in a product or agency engineering team. 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 software developer earn in Austria?
A software developer in Austria earns a median of about €5,330 gross per month in 2026, with most salaries between €3,840 and €8,790 gross per month.
What is the starting salary for a software developer in Austria?
Entry-level pay starts at roughly €3,840 gross per month. After two to four years, a software developer typically reaches the mid band of €4,800–€6,130 gross.
What does a senior software developer earn in Austria?
Senior professionals earn between €6,400 and €8,790 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 €5,330 gross is roughly €3,200–€3,520 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 €5,330 in Austria has the purchasing power of about €4,160 in Slovenia.
Can I work as a software developer 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.