Republic of Austria
Republic of Austria visa salary thresholds
Austria's Red-White-Red Card for shortage occupations is pay-tested against the applicable legal or collective-agreement wage rather than a single national salary floor.
Last checked 27 June 2026. Every figure is mapped to a primary government source and re-verified over time; recorded changes appear in the changelog.
Threshold table
| Route | Amount | ~USD | In force since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Red-White-Red Card - shortage occupation collective-pay test No single published salary number for the shortage-occupation skilled-worker route. The job offer must pay at least the minimum legal or collective-agreement remuneration for the occupation. | No fixed published floor | — | 2026-06-27 | Migration.gv.at - Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations |
How often this changes
Shortage lists are promulgated annually and collective-agreement pay changes by occupation and sector; validate both before signing the employment contract.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum salary to qualify for a work visa in Austria?
Austria's Red-White-Red Card for shortage occupations is pay-tested against the applicable legal or collective-agreement wage rather than a single national salary floor.
How often do Austria salary thresholds change?
Shortage lists are promulgated annually and collective-agreement pay changes by occupation and sector; validate both before signing the employment contract.
Does meeting the headline threshold guarantee approval?
No. Headline floors are one of several criteria. Most jurisdictions also apply an occupation-specific going rate, character and health checks, and — for sponsored routes — employer/sponsor compliance. Failing any one of these can lead to refusal even where salary is above the threshold.
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