Job.bo Insights · Salaries · Austria

computer scientist: salary in Austria

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

54,600 €

Median annual salary · 232 ads with stated salary

232

ads with stated salary

47,546 € – 60,957 €

Range p25–p75

cities with data

countries with this role

232

ads with stated salary

47,546 € – 60,957 €

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
Wien	46	49,588 € – 68,342 €	56,854 €
Linz-Wels	36	50,568 € – 63,388 €	55,254 €
Graz	50	45,184 € – 60,148 €	55,209 €

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
Manufacturing	59	46,872 € – 55,099 €	50,000 €

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
United States	31	115,732 € – 149,468 €	127,400 €
Germany	82	57,300 € – 79,725 €	64,380 €

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 232 active job ads with stated pay is €54,600 per year; the middle 50% of ads state €47,546–60,957.

Where does a computer scientist get paid best?

Among cities with robust data, Wien leads with a median of €56,854 (46 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.

More insights: All salaries in Austria · All countries · The global job market

Methodology. Data as of 08/24/2026, 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.
Browse computer scientist jobs →Sign up for free