No statutory minimum wage, but collective agreements that set minimum pay for almost every job – usually paid 14 times a year. Austria has 64 nationwide shortage occupations, from nurses and doctors to engineers, IT specialists, electricians and cooks. Find out where to look for a job, how to apply in German and what to do in your first weeks.
A complete Austrian application usually contains:
Write in German unless the ad asks for another language. Applications are almost always sent by email or online; some employers also welcome a short application video.
The interview: learn about the company beforehand, be on time and bring your CV, certificates and proof of previous jobs. Interviews may be held in person, by phone or online. The AMS has an interactive application portal with tips and examples (in German).
Diplomas: for most jobs, the employer decides how to assess your qualifications. For regulated professions (e.g. nurses, doctors, teachers) you need formal recognition – the official contact point is berufsanerkennung.at.
Key figures: Eurostat (population on 1 January 2026; unemployment and employment rates 2025; minimum wages July 2026); for the United Kingdom – Office for National Statistics; for Liechtenstein – national statistics. Country information: EURES – Living and working conditions, public employment services and the official government websites listed under each country. Rules, thresholds and amounts can change – check the official sources before you move. Updated: October 2026.
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