# Austria Marks Equal Pay Day as Wage Gap Narrows November 4, 2026 at 04:53 PM > Austria's gender pay gap for full-time workers fell to 15.5 percent this year, though disparities remain high for mothers and managers. **Austria** marks Equal Pay Day on November 5, highlighting a 15.5 percent gender pay gap for full-time work. This figure shows a slight improvement from last year's 16.3 percent. A **Momentum Institute** analysis reveals that the gap widens significantly with age. The study shows the pay gap is 7 percent for those under 30, rising to 18 percent for those aged 50 to 59. Parental status is a major factor, as mothers earn 18.6 percent less than fathers, while women without children face a smaller 10.1 percent disparity. Regional differences are stark, with the gap for mothers ranging from 9 percent in **Vienna** to 29 percent in **Vorarlberg**. Managers face a 23 percent gap. The Momentum Institute suggests raising wages in sectors like nursing, education, retail, and social work. #EqualPayDay2026 [#Austria]() [#GenderPayGap]() #MomentumInstitute #WorkplaceEquality ## Related news ## [Tyrol Woman Denied Benefits Over Car Ownership]() November 4, 2026 at 03:32 PM ## [Vienna Church Resignations Rise Amid Online Scam]() November 4, 2026 at 02:00 PM ## [Austria Marks Equal Pay Day on November 5]() November 3, 2026 at 10:17 AM ## [Equal Pay Day 2026: Women Earn 15.5% Less]() November 1, 2026 at 10:23 AM ## [Austria's Gender Pay Gap Narrows to 16 Percent]() October 31, 2026 at 09:39 AM