2,465 Jobs in Austria

The Matura exam sets the hiring bar; most contracts start with a probation period and run the full calendar year.

Questions

• Who can work in Austria?

  EU/EEA citizens can work freely; others need a work permit and visa sponsorship from an employer. Eligibility depends on the role and employer's ability to demonstrate no local candidates are available.

• What qualifications do employers typically require?

  The Matura examination is the standard hiring benchmark for qualified positions. Apprenticeships are another common entry point; some roles accept vocational certificates or equivalent foreign credentials if recognized.

• What types of employment contracts exist?

  Permanent contracts are standard; fixed-term contracts are common for project work or seasonal roles. Apprenticeships run 3–4 years with formal training requirements and lower wages during the period.

• What is probation and how long does it last?

  Probation is a standard trial period, usually up to six months, during which either party can end the contract with shorter notice. It applies to most new hires.

• How many hours per week is standard?

  Full-time work is 40 hours per week, distributed across five or six days. Part-time roles and flexible arrangements are negotiable but less common.

• How is overtime handled?

  Overtime must be compensated through extra pay or time off. The employer and employee agree on the method; collective agreements often specify rates or time-off entitlements.

• What is Sozialversicherung and why does it appear on payslips?

  Sozialversicherung is mandatory social insurance covering healthcare, pensions, unemployment, and accident insurance. Employees and employers both contribute; deductions are standard and non-negotiable.

• When and how is pay received?

  Monthly salary is the norm, usually paid by bank transfer on a set date each month. Payslips itemize gross salary, Sozialversicherung contributions, taxes, and net amount.

• How much leave do employees get?

  Austrian law guarantees a minimum 20 days annual leave; many collective agreements provide more. Leave is typically taken in blocks, with August being a common vacation month.

• Do employers provide sick leave?

  Employers cover salary during sick leave if employees provide a medical certificate from a doctor after three consecutive days of absence. Initial days are often covered without documentation.