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waiter/waitress: salary in Austria
Salary range from active job ads for the ESCO role “waiter/waitress” — by city, industry and in country comparison.
30,310 €
Median annual salary · 3,720 ads with stated salary
3,720
ads with stated salary
28,546 € – 31,682 €
Range p25–p75
31
cities with data
7
countries with this role
By city
Median and range per city with n ≥ 30 — sorted by median.
| City | n | Range p25 – p75 | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liezen | 102 | 30,310 € – 33,600 € | 32,102 € |
| Traunviertel | 111 | 28,364 € – 31,318 € | 31,318 € |
| Steyr-Kirchdorf | 49 | 28,364 € – 33,264 € | 31,318 € |
| Osttirol | 37 | 29,400 € – 36,400 € | 31,248 € |
| Wiener Umland/Nordteil | 30 | 29,309 € – 31,980 € | 30,814 € |
| Tiroler Oberland | 224 | 30,100 € – 32,988 € | 30,800 € |
| Innviertel | 92 | 28,364 € – 31,318 € | 30,800 € |
| Salzburg und Umgebung | 186 | 29,400 € – 33,260 € | 30,800 € |
| Rheintal-Bodenseegebiet | 65 | 29,232 € – 31,010 € | 30,310 € |
| Bludenz-Bregenzer Wald | 250 | 29,400 € – 32,200 € | 30,310 € |
| Graz | 102 | 28,364 € – 30,800 € | 30,310 € |
| Innsbruck | 122 | 28,364 € – 31,136 € | 30,310 € |
| Tiroler Unterland | 306 | 28,364 € – 31,248 € | 30,310 € |
| Oberkärnten | 131 | 29,232 € – 33,250 € | 30,310 € |
| Pinzgau-Pongau | 395 | 29,344 € – 32,200 € | 30,310 € |
| Oststeiermark | 76 | 28,364 € – 31,070 € | 30,226 € |
| Waldviertel | 69 | 28,364 € – 31,318 € | 30,100 € |
| Nordburgenland | 34 | 28,364 € – 31,010 € | 29,596 € |
| Wiener Umland/Südteil | 67 | 28,364 € – 31,780 € | 29,400 € |
| West- und Südsteiermark | 46 | 28,364 € – 30,310 € | 29,400 € |
| Außerfern | 72 | 28,364 € – 30,310 € | 29,344 € |
| Mühlviertel | 59 | 28,364 € – 31,318 € | 29,344 € |
| Klagenfurt-Villach | 154 | 28,364 € – 30,310 € | 29,330 € |
| Östliche Obersteiermark | 38 | 28,364 € – 30,678 € | 29,316 € |
| Linz-Wels | 120 | 28,364 € – 31,364 € | 29,232 € |
| Westliche Obersteiermark | 37 | 28,364 € – 30,310 € | 29,232 € |
| Wien | 256 | 28,364 € – 31,353 € | 29,232 € |
| Sankt Pölten | 39 | 28,532 € – 31,318 € | 29,232 € |
| Niederösterreich-Süd | 76 | 28,364 € – 31,318 € | 29,232 € |
| Mostviertel-Eisenwurzen | 72 | 28,364 € – 31,318 € | 29,232 € |
| Unterkärnten | 51 | 28,364 € – 30,310 € | 29,232 € |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure | 3,286 | 28,700 € – 32,200 € | 30,310 € |
| Retail & Consumer Goods | 64 | 29,232 € – 30,850 € | 30,310 € |
| Agriculture & Food | 41 | 28,364 € – 30,310 € | 29,232 € |
| Hospitality | 41 | 29,232 € – 31,248 € | 29,400 € |
| Healthcare, Nursing & Life Sciences | 30 | 28,364 € – 30,240 € | 29,232 € |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 49 | 23,478 € – 28,174 € | 28,174 € |
| Germany | 360 | 25,800 € – 34,400 € | 27,800 € |
| Finland | 75 | 24,510 € – 25,800 € | 24,940 € |
| France | 758 | 20,640 € – 26,400 € | 23,220 € |
| Singapore | 55 | 17,707 € – 24,480 € | 20,808 € |
| Spain | 75 | 18,000 € – 23,030 € | 19,950 € |
| Czechia | 256 | 12,792 € – 16,783 € | 14,637 € |
Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.
Frequently asked questions
What does a waiter/waitress earn in Austria?
The median across 3,720 active job ads with stated pay is €30,310 per year; the middle 50% of ads state €28,546–31,682.
Where does a waiter/waitress get paid best?
Among cities with robust data, Liezen leads with a median of €32,102 (102 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.
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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