Build your Austria team
With white-glove localized support. Starting at just $449/month.
Get compliant employment contracts, local payroll, and expert-backed onboarding, all in one place with our Workforce Management Solution in Austria.
- Hire & pay without setting up a local entity
- Handle full-time employees and contractors
- Onboard in 5-7 business days
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Trusted by global leaders across industries
Our clients include SaaS, logistics, e-commerce companies across sectors that are looking to grow their business globally. Become one of them.
Tap into Austria’s skilled talent without breaking the bank
Highly educated, reliable professionals
Strong workforce with access to the EU labor market and a robust social structure
Competitive hiring costs
Place hires in a stable, efficient European environment without entity setup overhead
Specialized talent in key sectors
Tap into Austria’s €36.6 billion ICT market and skilled professionals in financial services, professional services, and IT
Exploring entity setup in Austria for hiring? Think again.
It’s costly, time-intensive, and loaded with paperwork.
Bypass complex setup requirements
We can take away the need for your business to incorporate in Austria, whilst needing to grow a team in that country. There is no need for your business to navigate the incorporation processes, tax identification numbers, business bank accounts, or complex labor laws. We take away all the stress and complexity for you.
Payroll would mean more than just payouts
Other than paying the employee the regular monthly payments in line with the agreed employment contract, we also process the employer payroll taxes at 18.12%, social security contributions, collective labor agreements, and ongoing compliance
No need to set up a legal entity
With us, you can onboard individuals or contractors onto our platform legally with minimal delays and risk, and help get a global team off the ground effortlessly and at speed.
5-7 days onboarding with employment contract, payroll, and tax setup ready to go.
Employment contracts
We support permanent and fixed-term contracts that comply with the local labor laws and collective bargaining agreements, covering compensation, working hours, benefits, probation, and termination.
Background checks
We run proper checks so you don’t have to hope for the best. Comprehensive screening aligns with Austrian employment standards and regulatory requirements where applicable and possible.
Equipment provisioning
We make employee onboarding effortless by managing all equipment provisioning. We also have ties with multiple co-working spaces to boost employee productivity where possible.
The following services are available as add-ons, based on your hiring needs. Please contact us for more information on the availability of these services as per local laws.
Your team gets paid right, every time
Salary structuring
Monthly payroll cycle with 14 annual payments, including holiday and Christmas bonuses. Payments processed by the last working day of each month in euros with full compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
Taxes
Progressive income tax system with rates from 0% to 55% based on 2025 brackets. We simplify withholding & submission to Austrian tax authorities by the 15th of the following month with proper documentation as required by the authorities.
Tax varies based on the employee’s salary and the number of children the employee has.
Salary
Salaries are paid in EUR on a monthly cycle, aligned with local law. Additional typical 13th (“summer”) and 14th (“Christmas”) salary bonuses are customary via collective agreements.
We strive to follow every rule to the letter
Social security contributions
This covers health, pension, accident, unemployment, registration, and payments handled electronically via ELDA by the 15th of the following month.
Pension
Employers contribute ~12.55 %, employees ~10.25 %. Required 15-year contribution minimum for eligibility; full benefit (~80 % of lifetime income) attainable after ~ 45-year contributions.
We stay ahead, so you never fall behind
Working hours
Austrians generally work eight hours a day/40 hours a week, with a maximum working week being set at 60 hours, and working time cannot exceed this time. However, many industries have an agreement that sets their workweek to 38 hours in line with a collective bargaining agreement.
Austria Employment Law
Austrian employment laws are diverse and complicated. The country is very employee-friendly, and it has over 80 collective bargaining agreements in place. As the legal employer of the employees, we navigate Austria’s comprehensive labor regulations, including written or Dienstzettel contract requirements, collective agreements, working time rules, and termination statutes, along with many other legal obligations, so you don’t have to.
Worker classification & penalties
Misclassifying employees as contractors can trigger retrospective employment rights obligations, social security and tax liabilities, and fines up to EUR 400,000.
Your employees get what they’re owed
Annual leaves
Employees are entitled to five weeks of paid annual leave per year (about 25 working days for a five-day week), increasing to six weeks (30 working days) after 25 years of service. In addition to the statutory vacation, employees are also entitled to 13 additional paid holidays for Public Holidays.
Sick leave
Employees may receive full pay sick leave depending on years of service: from six weeks, rising to a maximum of 12 weeks. Employees can also receive an additional 4 weeks paid at 50%. Paid sick leave is dependent on the length of service and whether the employee has been sick within the last 12 months.
Maternity leave
Employees are entitled to 16 weeks of maternity leave, typically eight weeks before birth and eight weeks after, extendable to 12 weeks after delivery in high-risk or caesarean birth cases.
Family Friendly leave
There are various family-friendly leaves available for parents as requested. Some leaves are paid and others are unpaid. Understanding the specific obligations are essential in order to avoid discrimination claims in the future for non-compliance.
Letting go is hard; doing it wrong is worse. We know how to do this well and compliantly
Notice periods
The minimum notice period is 6 weeks, and the maximum notice period is 5 months. Notice period depends on employee tenure and also the reason for termination. For all terminations in Austria, mandatory processes need to be followed and adhered to in all cases.
Severance & final payouts
Austria employs two severance systems:
Abfertigung Alt: for employment begun before January 1, 2003 — severance ranges from 2 to 12 months’ salary based on tenure and is payable by the employer upon termination. The employee accumulates entitlement during their continuous employment,
Abfertigung Neu: Since 1 January 2003, contributions of 1.53% of the monthly salary are made to a severance fund (Mitarbeitervorsorgekasse), from which payouts become available after 3 years of contributions under qualifying circumstances. The employee can access this fund upon termination.
PRICING
Transparent. Trusted. Scalable.
Employer of Record
(EOR)
Hire, pay and manage employees
Starts at
$449
per employee/month
Features
- Local employment agreements
- Personalised onboarding support
- Process payroll in 70+ currencies
- Labor law and tax compliance
- Benefits administration options
- Dedicated account managers
- Help center access
- Unified dashboard + third-party integrations
Agent of Record
(AOR)
Engage, pay and manage contractors
Starts at
$99
per contractor/month
Features
- Support with contracts
- Streamlined contractor onboarding
- Compliant contractor payments in 70+ currencies
- Support mitigating misclassification risks
- Dedicated account managers
- Help center access
- Unified dashboard + third-party integrations
Contractor Management System (CMS)
Handle contractor payments
Starts at
$19
per contractor/month
Features
- Contractor payments in 70+ currencies
- Invoice creation and tracking
- Expense submission and approvals
- Downloadable payment history
- Unified dashboard + integrations
- Mobile app access & localised support
Trusted by businesses worldwide
Jon Santavy
Managing Partner, Simwell
Payoneer Workforce Management has been a game-changer for us, completely transforming the way we manage our global team. Payoneer Workforce Management’s digital onboarding has made our international payments as easy as our domestic ones. Payroll management that used to take hours is now error-free and takes just a few minutes.
Lavinia Davison
Global Head of Talent & Operations, OpenSolar
Payoneer Workforce Management, has been a key partner in our international expansion. Their seamless onboarding process and compliance expertise have allowed us to focus on our core mission which is to accelerate the world’s transition from fossil fuels to solar energy.
Brian Butcher
EVP, Corporate Development, PureRed
Payoneer Workforce Management made our team expansion possible, handling the complex onboarding and payroll processes across six different countries with ease. Their local expertise ensured our compliance, letting us focus on what we do best—serving our clients.
Bret Michaelsen
Human Resources Director, VRP Consulting
Payoneer Workforce Management’s solutions empowered us to scale our workforce globally with ease, ensuring timely payroll, compliance, and a seamless onboarding experience—all on one powerful platform.
Shaik Mohammed Shabaz
Head of Human Resources & Administration, Microsense
Payoneer Workforce Management simplified our contractor engagement from start to finish. Their platform covered onboarding, payments, and compliance, making our expansion into new markets practically frictionless.
Why do companies choose Payoneer Workforce Management to hire in Austria?
Transparent, Flat Pricing
Starting at $449 for EOR with 100% transparency in the fee structure. Consistent cost regardless of seniority, role type, or team size
White-Glove Onboarding
Dedicated account manager for both you & the employees. Enjoy localized support across time zones
Additional Local Support
Background checks, international health insurance, device provisioning, and co-working access, where applicable.
Deep Integrations
Integrate with 70+ tools across HRIS, accounting, and time-tracking. No process disruption. Just smooth operations
Mobile App
Stay in control wherever you are. The Payoneer Workforce Management app supports both employers and contractors
User-Friendly Interface
With an interface that’s clean and ready to go, Payoneer Workforce Management is designed for busy teams that dislike a steep learning curve
The all-in-one platform for global hiring
160+
Countries covered
70
Currencies for payroll
24×5
Dedicated Support
100%
Transparency in fees
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
It’s a service that lets you expand internationally in Austria without setting up a local entity. We hire employees onto our platform, taking care of all the essential employment-related matters such as a legally compliant employment contract, payroll, social insurance, statutory benefits, and local labor law obligations, while you manage the day-to-day work of the individual under their assignment to your business.
Our EOR pricing starts at $449/month per employee. Contractor management starts at $19/month.
No. Payoneer Workforce Management is the legal employer, allowing you to grow in Austria without incorporating a company locally.
We administer statutory benefits such as social security, pension contributions, health/unemployment coverage, leave entitlements, and customary 13th/14th salary bonuses.
Yes. Whilst the Employer of Record is not recognised or regulated in the country, our Workforce Management Solution is set up in a way that allows us to support your needs in the country, compliantly and legally. We manage employment contracts, payroll, social contributions, and all formal requirements and all employee matters, so you don’t have to.
Onboarding usually takes 5-7 business days, assuming documents and approvals are completed on time.
Employment contracts must state working hours, salary, probation, notice, termination, and align with collective agreements and labor statutes. Written agreements are advisable.
The information on this page reflects the details available at the time of publication. For the most up-to-date information, please consult a Payoneer Workforce Management representative or account executive. Skuad Pte Limited (a Payoneer group company) and its affiliates & subsidiaries shall provide EoR, AoR, and contractor management services.