Germany vs Austria taxes: what differs
Germany and Austria tax salaries differently. In Germany, the payslip deductions are Income tax, Pension insurance, Unemployment insurance, Health insurance and Long-term care. In Austria, they're Social insurance and Income tax. On this salary, Germany's effective tax rate works out to about 42.6% versus 40.4% in Austria — use the calculator to compare any salary or add more countries.
Germany vs Austria at different salaries
| Gross (EUR) | Take-home Germany | Take-home Austria | Keeps more |
|---|---|---|---|
| €46,000 | €29,309 (36.3%) | €31,810 (30.8%) | Austria |
| €69,000 | €40,483 (41.3%) | €43,116 (37.5%) | Austria |
| €93,000 | €53,426 (42.6%) | €55,471 (40.4%) | Austria |
| €140,000 | €80,289 (42.7%) | €79,545 (43.2%) | Germany |
| €190,000 | €109,289 (42.5%) | €104,545 (45.0%) | Germany |
Single-resident estimates. Austria is taxed in its own currency, then converted into EUR at recent exchange rates; effective tax rate in brackets is currency-independent.
Germany vs Austria — FAQ
Do you pay more tax in Germany or Austria?
On a €93,000-equivalent salary, Germany has the higher effective tax rate (42.6% vs 40.4%), so you keep more of your pay in Austria. The gap shifts with income — try your own salary in the calculator above.
Is take-home pay higher in Germany or Austria?
Austria — about €55,471 versus €53,426 on a €93,000 salary (both shown in EUR).
What is deducted from salary in Germany and Austria?
Germany: Income tax, Pension insurance, Unemployment insurance, Health insurance and Long-term care. Austria: Social insurance and Income tax.