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computer scientist: salary in Austria

Salary range from active job ads for the ESCO role “computer scientist” — by city, industry and in country comparison.

55,172 €

Median annual salary · 326 ads with stated salary

326

ads with stated salary

47,649 € – 63,000 €

Range p25–p75

cities with data

countries with this role

326

ads with stated salary

47,649 € – 63,000 €

Range p25–p75

cities with data

countries with this role

By city

Median and range per city with n ≥ 30 — sorted by median.

City	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
Graz	80	49,210 € – 63,175 €	56,000 €
Wien	68	48,842 € – 66,122 €	55,332 €
Linz-Wels	48	50,000 € – 62,748 €	55,254 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

By industry

The same role at employers in different industries (excluding staffing agencies).

Industry	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
Industry & Manufacturing	89	42,137 € – 56,000 €	52,920 €
Software, IT & Telecommunications	53	47,810 € – 66,122 €	62,664 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

In other countries

The same ESCO role, median in EUR/year (converted) — click opens the role's country page.

Country	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
Germany	126	61,925 € – 80,375 €	70,000 €
France	39	35,750 € – 50,000 €	42,500 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

Frequently asked questions

What does a computer scientist earn in Austria?

The median across 326 active job ads with stated pay is €55,172 per year; the middle 50% of ads state €47,649–63,000.

Where does a computer scientist get paid best?

Among cities with robust data, Graz leads with a median of €56,000 (80 ads).

How comparable are the countries?

All values are converted to EUR/year (reference exchange rates, country-specific monthly factors). Purchasing power, taxes and social contributions are not taken into account — the comparison shows gross nominal values from the ads.

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Methodology. Data as of 10/08/2026, recalculated daily. Population: active ads with a stated range; range midpoint; foreign currencies at reference rates, monthly/hourly wages annualised (country-specific monthly factors, e.g. 14 in Austria); plausibility band €8,000–400,000. Roles = ESCO occupations, industries = AI-classified company industry (excluding staffing agencies), cities = main location of the ad, departments from ISCO-08. Minimum n 30 per cell.
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