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2026 rules
Benefits calculator for Austria
How much you get if you lose your job, have a baby, fall ill or raise children, with the 2026 rules that apply in Austria.
Quick answerIn Austria, with a monthly gross salary of 3,500 EUR and 10 years of work: unemployment benefit 1,634 EUR per month, duration 30 weeks (7 months), maternity or parental pay 2,366 EUR per month, duration 12 months, sick pay for 30 days 4,083 EUR in total, and child benefit for two children 455 EUR per month.
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Popular questions
How much unemployment benefit will I get in Austria?
With a monthly gross salary of 3,500 EUR and 10 years of work, the benefit is about 1,634 EUR per month, duration 30 weeks (7 months). The base amount is 55% of your daily net income, plus a family supplement of about 0.97 EUR a day per dependant. Pay above 6,930 EUR a month is not counted.
How much is maternity or parental pay in Austria?
With a monthly gross salary of 3,500 EUR, it is about 2,366 EUR per month, duration 12 months. Childcare benefit (Kinderbetreuungsgeld) can be income related, 80% of the Wochengeld between 41.14 and 80.12 EUR a day for up to 365 days, or a flat account from 41.14 EUR a day for 365 days down to 17.65 EUR for 851 days.
How much sick pay do I get in Austria?
For 30 days of sick leave you receive about 4,083 EUR in total in total. After that the ÖGK pays Krankengeld: 50% of your gross pay, rising to 60% from day 43, up to 231 EUR a day as the base.
How much is child benefit in Austria?
For two children the result is 455 EUR per month. Familienbeihilfe in 2026 is 138.40 EUR a month for children up to 2, 148 EUR from 3, 171.80 EUR from 10 and 200.40 EUR from 19. Amounts are frozen at the 2025 level.
In Austria unemployment benefit is paid by the AMS, maternity pay (Wochengeld), childcare benefit and sick pay by the health insurer ÖGK, and family allowance (Familienbeihilfe) by the tax office.
Unemployment benefit in Austria
- First claim: 52 weeks of insurance in the last 24 months, or 26 weeks in 12 months if you are under 25.
- The base amount is 55% of your daily net income, plus a family supplement of about 0.97 EUR a day per dependant. Pay above 6,930 EUR a month is not counted.
- Duration: 20 weeks, 30 weeks with 3 years of insurance in the last 5, 39 weeks from 40 with 6 years in 10, and 52 weeks from 50 with 9 years in 15.
Maternity and parental leave in Austria
- Maternity protection lasts 8 weeks before and 8 weeks after the birth. Wochengeld is your average net pay of the last 13 weeks plus a share of special payments, with no ceiling.
- Childcare benefit (Kinderbetreuungsgeld) can be income related, 80% of the Wochengeld between 41.14 and 80.12 EUR a day for up to 365 days, or a flat account from 41.14 EUR a day for 365 days down to 17.65 EUR for 851 days.
- Fathers can take a family time bonus of 54.87 EUR a day for 28 to 31 days after the birth.
Sick pay in Austria
- The employer continues full pay for 6 weeks, 8 weeks after one year of service, 10 weeks after 15 years and 12 weeks after 25 years, followed by 4 weeks at half pay.
- After that the ÖGK pays Krankengeld: 50% of your gross pay, rising to 60% from day 43, up to 231 EUR a day as the base.
- Krankengeld is paid for up to 52 weeks, in some cases 78 weeks.
Child benefit in Austria
- Familienbeihilfe in 2026 is 138.40 EUR a month for children up to 2, 148 EUR from 3, 171.80 EUR from 10 and 200.40 EUR from 19. Amounts are frozen at the 2025 level.
- On top come a sibling supplement and the child tax credit (Kinderabsetzbetrag) of 70.90 EUR per child a month, paid together.
- In August families get a school start payment of 121.40 EUR per child aged 6 to 15. There is no income test.
Before you apply: five things people often miss
Quitting is not the same as being dismissed
In most countries you get no unemployment benefit, or get it later, if you resign or agree to leave. Before you sign a termination agreement, check what it means for your benefit.
Your insurance record decides everything
Duration and amount depend on how many months you paid contributions and on what salary. Check that your employer reported you correctly before you apply.
Gross, net and taxes
Some benefits are paid gross and are taxed, others are tax free. The calculator shows the amount the rules describe. The money you see in your account can be lower.
Combine benefits the smart way
Sick leave, maternity leave and unemployment usually cannot be paid for the same days. The order in which you claim them can change how much you receive in total.
Examples by salary
Ten years of work, age 35, first child, 30 days of sick leave, 2026 rules.
| Monthly salary | Unemployment | Maternity or parental | Sick pay, 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,100 EUR | 1,150 EUR per month | 1,652 EUR per month | 2,450 EUR |
| 3,500 EUR | 1,634 EUR per month | 2,366 EUR per month | 4,083 EUR |
| 5,600 EUR | 2,362 EUR per month | 2,436 EUR per month | 6,533 EUR |
Frequently asked questions
Do I get unemployment benefit if I quit my job in Austria?
Yes, but if you resign yourself the benefit starts only after 4 weeks. The entitlement itself is not lost.
Where do I apply in Austria?
Unemployment: register with the AMS on your first day without work, online through eAMS. Wochengeld and Kinderbetreuungsgeld: ÖGK. Familienbeihilfe: usually automatic after the birth, otherwise through FinanzOnline.
Is this an official decision?
No. MyBenefitKit is an informational calculator. The institution that pays the benefit decides the exact amount from your full insurance record. Use the result to plan and to check the decision you receive.
Sources and disclaimer
This page is informational. The rules and amounts are based on laws and official publications valid in October 2026 and simplified for the calculator. Individual cases, collective agreements and regional rules can change the result.