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EU Blue Card Austria: minimum salary 2026

In 2026 the minimum salary for the EU Blue Card in Austria is €55,678 a year, according to the official source below, last checked 15 October 2026. Check a salary below and see jobs on Germany Dev Jobs that state enough.

Published minimum salary in Austria

  • Standard

    €55,678 a year

    Graduates of a degree programme of at least three years with a binding job offer in Austria that matches their education. A labour market test applies.

    Gross annual salary plus special payments. Valid from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026. Source: EU Blue Card | Migration Platform of the Austrian Federal Government (migration.gv.at). Last checked 15 October 2026.

    Official wording
    "will earn at least the average gross annual income of full-time employees (in 2026: at least € 55,678; annual salery plus special payments)". German page: "(2026: € 55.678 Bruttojahresgehalt; Jahresgehalt zuzüglich Sonderzahlungen)".

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Jobs that state at least €55,678 a year

255 jobs on Germany Dev Jobs state a salary at or above €55,678 a year.

We compare the lower end of the salary range each ad states, in EUR, per year or per month (a monthly salary counts 12 times). Salaries for B2B contracts are left out. Many ads don't state a salary, so the real number of jobs that pay enough is higher.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum salary for the EU Blue Card in Austria in 2026?

The published minimum salary is: Standard: €55,678 a year, gross annual salary plus special payments. Source: EU Blue Card | Migration Platform of the Austrian Federal Government (migration.gv.at). Last checked 15 October 2026.

How many jobs on Germany Dev Jobs pay at least the EU Blue Card minimum?

255 jobs on Germany Dev Jobs state a salary at or above €55,678 a year. We compare the lower end of the salary the ad states. Many ads don't state a salary, so the real number of jobs that pay enough is higher.

Is a salary above the minimum enough to get the EU Blue Card?

No. The salary is one condition. Other conditions apply, such as your degree, its recognition and the job contract. This is not legal advice. Check the official source.

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