Austria is a small German-speaking country located in the centre of Europe, bordered by eight countries: the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Germany. Its advantageous geographical position allows it to strengthen its trade relations with the developed countries of the European Union and to strengthen its regional economy and labour market.
Austria has a population of more than 9 million inhabitants. Austria is one of the richest countries in Europe and is a great place to live and work. Today, thousands of foreigners visit Austria's most beautiful cities, not only as tourists, but also in the hope of finding a well-paid job. Next, we will look at which jobs are in demand in Austria in 2023.
The Austrian labour market
Austria's actual labour force numbers more than 3.8 million people. The number of unemployed people in the country is just under 310,000. More than 650,000 foreigners are officially employed in the Austrian labour market alone, of which more than half are EU citizens and Swiss. The unemployment rate in the state is around 6-7%. One of the main advantages of doing business in Austria is the availability of highly qualified and motivated staff. In addition, both Austrians and foreigners.
Official employment in Austria for applicants from third countries, including Russia and Ukraine, stipulates that certain conditions must be met. In particular, a job vacancy must be found and a work permit must be obtained in advance. Work permits, especially for foreign workers in the country, include a red-red card (for rare and skilled persons) and a visa for jobseekers (temporary visa for six months).
At the national level, there is no official minimum wage in Austria. However, taking into account the different sectors of the economy, Austrian workers rarely earn less than EUR 1,500 per month: in 2023, the average salary in Austria was EUR 3,406 per month before tax and EUR 2,215 after all deductions. Working in Vienna, you can earn more than EUR 4,000-5,000 per month. Income tax rates range between 0-55%.
The most sought-after jobs in Austria
The most in-demand occupations in Austria in 2023 are experienced engineers and construction workers, registered nurses and certified social workers who care for the elderly and sick.
Among labour migrants from former Soviet Union countries, including Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, unskilled jobs such as housekeepers, nannies, nurses, waiters, waitresses and salespeople are popular in Austria.
Professions in high demand in Austria - list
- Doctors
- Engineer (in various directions)
- Nurse
- English teacher
- Programmers
- Seasonal workers in tourism and agriculture
- Social worker
- Builders (carpenters, roofers)
- Financial clerk
- Energy worker
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