Work in Austria

Don’t just climb corporate ladders. Reach the summit of your career!

Why Austria?
25.4 %

International employees

Source: Central organisation of the social insurance institutions 2024
€ 78800

Average annual salary of software engineers

Source: Kienbaum 2025
# 1

Most liveable country in the EU

Source: IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2024
Business meeting
© Caiaimage / Sam Edwards / Westend61

Talent Hub

Austria offers many opportunities on the job market. As an international talent, you can find attractive job offers, especially in the fields of ICT, metal technology, electrical engineering and life sciences. As an employer, you can advertise your vacancies in Austria free of charge and find potential applicants.

Learn moreLearn more ()

Immiguide Mockup

Immigration
Guide Austria

The Immigration Guide Austria provides answers to important questions about working in Austria, staying in Austria, living in Austria, family reunification, employment of foreigners and more.

Visit nowVisit now ()

Upcoming events

Navigation line
  • 18.4.2026

    SheIsDevCon x ABA Iloilo 2026

    The Austrian Business Agency will continue its cooperation with SheIsDevCon in 2026! 
    Join the ABA as we connect with talented and skilled Filipina IT & Tech enthusiasts, students and professionals in Iloilo.
     

    Iloilo, Philippines To event
  • 23.4.2026

    Tech Meetups in Madrid 2026

    Feria de Empleo de Tecnología - TechMeetups Madrid 2026
    WORK in AUSTRIA will once again participate in the TechMeetups event series in 2026, continuing its presence from previous editions. TechMeetups is a global network of 25 interconnected communities connecting more than 70,000 startups, tech professionals, developers, and industry experts across cities like London, Berlin, Madrid, Amsterdam, Barcelona, and more.

    Madrid, Spain To event
  • 28.4.2026

    Career Links 2026 – Career Fair at IMC Krems

    This year, WORK in AUSTRIA will once again be present at the Career Links event at IMC Krems.
    Career Links 2026 is the central career fair of IMC Krems – University of Applied Sciences, bringing students, graduates, and companies together in a dynamic, face-to-face setting.

    Krems, Austria To event
Show all events

We simply make it easy

WORK in AUSTRIA is the point of contact for specialists who would like to work in Austria as well as for companies looking for suitable specialists. We advise you free of charge.

Get in touchGet in touch ()

Gespraechssituation4
Junge Menschen vor Parlament
© Westend61

International students

Learn more
Mann telefoniert
© Westend61

Expats

Learn more

Your Personal Guide

Every beginning is difficult. But not when you get good advice. Use the Personal Guide of WORK in AUSTRIA and find valuable information about living, working, education, healthcare and culture in Austria.

Read more

Starting a company made easy.

See why Austria is the right place to start.

Explore business opportunities
Frau in Labor mit Folie
© Dieter Schewig / Westend61

Research in Austria

Planning your next career move in R&D?
Austria is the place to be. Enjoy outstanding quality of life and top-notch infrastructure.
Discover your opportunities to work as an international researcher in Austria.

Learn more

Latest blog posts

Find interesting articles about living and working in Austria here.

Red-white-red Card qualifications
© Westend61 / Zeljko Dangubic

News on the Red-White-Red – Card: Shortage occupations in 2026

Stephanie Maya Flasch
What are the advantages of this concept when it comes to promoting the immigration of qualified and urgently needed skilled workers to Austria?

  • Worker rights and responsibilities
  • Working in Austria
Business work in progress
© PaeGAG/stock.adobe.com

The “Residence Permit – Cross-Border Commuter”

20. November 2025

Christina Feistritzer

The Residence Permit – Cross-Border Commuter is a combined work and residence title and is issued for up to one year.

  • Moving to Austria
  • Working in Austria

The 8 Best Tips in Searching for a Flat in Austria

06. October 2025

Olga Markina

Finding the perfect rented flat (Mietwohnung) when you are pressed for time is certainly not an impossible task, although the housing market in Austria, especially in the metropolitan areas such as Vienna, Salzburg and Linz, is an extremely fast moving one.

Show all blog posts
Bike
© Westend61 / Uwe Umstätter

Quality of life

Austria is a prosperous, stable and thriving country with a long and turbulent history. In addition to its dynamic and innovative economy, Austria is not only valued across the globe as a nation boasting a rich cultural heritage and as a travel destination and business partner, but also as the adopted country of international specialists. Numerous expatriates from all over the world have decided to live and work in the country whose capital city is rated as having the highest quality of life anywhere.

Learn more

We simply make it easy

WORK in AUSTRIA is the point of contact for specialists who would like to work in Austria as well as for companies looking for suitable specialists. We advise you free of charge.

Get in touch

Back to main navigation