# Austria's Gender Pay Gap Narrows to 16 Percent

October 31, 2026 at 09:39 AM

> New kununu data shows Austrian women earn an average of 46,119 euros, marking a slight improvement in the gender pay gap for 2026.

**Equal Pay Day** in **Austria** falls on November 5, 2026, as new data reveals a 16.0 percent average salary gap between genders. Based on 75,844 salary statements from **kununu**, men earn an average of 54,919 euros, while women earn 46,119 euros in full and part-time roles.

The 2026 gap shows a slight improvement from 17.12 percent in 2025. Disparities widen with experience, starting at 12.4 percent for new hires and reaching 19.5 percent after ten years. **Telecommunications** and education show high gaps of 18 and 17.2 percent.

While women in **gastronomy** and IT support earn more than men in their first year, others face immediate deficits. Sales representatives see their pay gap grow to 19.9 percent over time, whereas accountants and IT support maintain a slight lead over men.


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