🇦🇹 Austria vs Germany 🇩🇪
Compare income tax, social contributions, VAT and take-home pay between Austria and Germany.
| Metric | 🇦🇹 Austria | 🇩🇪 Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Top income tax rate | 55% | 45% |
| Social contributions | 18.1% | 21.8% |
| Standard VAT | 20% | 19% |
| Take-home pay (typical salary) | 67% | 65.6% |
| Public holidays | 13 | 9 |
| Average monthly salary | €3,800 | €4,784 |
| Minimum wage (monthly) | — | €2,222 |
| Standard work week | 40 h/week | 40 h/week |
In a typical comparison, Austria has a top income tax rate of 55% and keeps about 67% of salary as take-home pay, while Germany has 45% and keeps 65.6%. The average monthly salary is about €3,800 in Austria and €4,784 in Germany.
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