Austria sits at the center of the DACH region and ranks among Central Europe’s most stable labor markets. The country’s population of approximately 9.2 million, per Statistik Austria, supports a highly educated workforce that is broadly English-proficient and concentrated in Vienna, Graz, Linz, and Salzburg. The employment rate for ages 15-64 exceeds 75%, according to the Eurostat EURES Austria portal. Employment in Austria is governed by the Arbeitsverfassungsgesetz (Labor Relations Act) and by sector-binding Kollektivvertrage (collective bargaining agreements), which cover the vast majority of Austrian employees and set wage floors in lieu of a national statutory minimum wage. A PEO Austria partner lets foreign companies hire and pay staff in Austria without first establishing a local GmbH or AG.
Why Businesses Choose a PEO in Austria
Employer obligations in Austria add a meaningful cost layer on top of base salary. Sozialversicherung (social security) contributions paid by the employer are roughly 21-22% of gross salary and cover health, pension, unemployment, and accident insurance, as detailed by the Osterreichische Gesundheitskasse (OGK). Austrian employment follows a 14-monthly-salary structure: employees receive 12 regular salaries plus the 13th. Gehalt (Urlaubsgeld, a holiday bonus paid in June) and the 14. Gehalt (Weihnachtsgeld, a Christmas bonus paid in November or December), both taxed at the favorable 6% Sonderzahlung rate rather than the standard Lohnsteuer (wage tax) scale. Statutory paid leave is typically 25 working days, and notice periods can stretch to five months for long-tenured employees under the applicable Kollektivvertrag. A professional employer organization Austria administers all of these obligations on the foreign company’s behalf.
Austria’s talent base is strongest in engineering, automotive (Magna, AVL), pharmaceuticals, banking, and ICT. The corporate income tax rate was cut to 23% as of 2024, per the Bundesministerium fΓΌr Finanzen, making Austria increasingly attractive as a Central European operating base. Austria’s position as a gateway to Central and Eastern Europe adds a commercial dimension that goes beyond its domestic market. One compliance distinction worth noting early: the Arbeitskraftuberlassung (employee leasing) model is a licensed and regulated form of workforce provision in Austria that can affect where the employee is physically placed. Foreign companies that need a fully entity-free employment route should also review an Employer of Record Austria arrangement alongside co-employment PEO options.
We reviewed 9 PEO and payroll outsourcing providers serving Austria: six Austria-based specialists lead the selection, joined by one Europe-regional firm and two global platforms with confirmed Austrian coverage. Every provider verifiably offers payroll and/or PEO or EOR services in Austria. Companies building a DACH-wide footprint can compare providers in a dedicated PEO Germany guide, and teams hiring across Western Europe will find a complementary PEO Netherlands overview useful. Each profile below covers costs, service scope, and best-fit use cases.
Top 9 PEO Austria Providers
The providers below were selected on seven criteria: a confirmed Austrian legal entity or tightly controlled local partner structure; direct handling of OGK registration and Sozialversicherung contributions; 14-monthly-salary administration (13. und 14. Gehalt); Lohnsteuer withholding and Finanzamt remittance; Kollektivvertrag-specific contract drafting; work-permit support for non-EU/EEA hires; and German-language client support. The list covers Austria PEO services from local Austrian specialists through to global PEO Austria platforms.
All providers appear in A-to-Z order. The sequence says nothing about quality, preference, or ranking.
Atlas
Company Description:
Atlas is a global direct EOR and payroll platform with fully owned entities across 160-plus countries, including Austria. Founded in 2015 and recognized as an Everest Group Leader, the company operates an entirely direct model (no third-party staffing intermediaries) and provides digital payroll dashboards, contract management, and benefits administration for foreign companies hiring Austrian employees.
Key Specialty Area:
100% Direct EOR with digital payroll dashboards for Austria
Pricing and Service Models:
From $599/month per employee
Key Advantages:
- Fully owned Austrian entity, no partner staffing intermediaries involved
- Digital contract and payroll dashboards accessible in real time
- Everest Group Leader recognition with multi-country scalability
Scope of Services:
- Austrian-compliant employment contracts and onboarding
- Payroll, Lohnsteuer, and Sozialversicherung filings
- OGK registration and statutory benefits administration
- Work-permit support for non-EU/EEA hires
Our Verdict
Best for foreign companies that want a fully digital, direct EOR experience in Austria.
*As pricing is subject to change, we are listing prices as they stand in June 2026
Bradford Jacobs
Company Description:
Bradford Jacobs is a UK-headquartered global employment and market-entry firm providing EOR and international payroll services across more than 180 countries, including Austria. The company manages Austrian employment contracts, Sozialversicherung filings, and HR administration through its own legal entities, offering a full end-to-end service from first hire to ongoing monthly payroll.
Key Specialty Area:
End-to-end global EOR covering Austrian contracts and payroll
Pricing and Service Models:
Quote-based; contact for a tailored proposal
Key Advantages:
- Own Austrian entity delivering direct employment relationships
- Full-cycle service from employment contract drafting to monthly payroll run
- Dedicated country-specific compliance teams for Austrian Kollektivvertrag matters
Scope of Services:
- Austrian-compliant employment contracts and statutory documentation
- Sozialversicherung and OGK contributions with monthly reconciliation
- 13. und 14. Gehalt administration and Lohnsteuer withholding
- Immigration and work-permit coordination for non-EU hires
Our Verdict
Best for companies wanting a well-established global EOR with a broad country footprint.
Deel
Company Description:
Deel is the largest global EOR platform by market presence, operating through its own Austrian entity and covering more than 150 countries. The company provides entity-free hiring, automated payroll compliance, immigration and visa support, and equity management, all managed through a single digital platform with published per-employee pricing.
Key Specialty Area:
Market-leading global EOR with its own Austrian entity and published pricing
Pricing and Service Models:
From $599/month per employee
Key Advantages:
- Own Austrian GmbH entity: no third-party intermediaries in the employment chain
- Published pricing with no hidden setup fees or onboarding charges
- Integrated immigration support covering Austrian work-permit applications
Scope of Services:
- Austrian-compliant contracts under the applicable Kollektivvertrag
- Monthly payroll with Lohnsteuer, OGK, and Sozialversicherung in one run
- 13. und 14. Gehalt calculation and timely disbursement
- Equity, benefits, and contractor management within the same platform
Our Verdict
Best for scale-ups and enterprises that prioritize platform maturity and pricing transparency.
*As pricing is subject to change, we are listing prices as they stand in June 2026
EuroDev
Company Description:
EuroDev is a Netherlands-headquartered European market-entry and PEO firm established in 1996, specializing in helping North American companies expand into the EU. The company provides EOR and PEO services across the EU, including Austria, handling employment contracts, payroll, and ongoing HR administration through its European partner network.
Key Specialty Area:
EU market-entry PEO tailored to North American expansion into Austria
Pricing and Service Models:
Quote-based; contact for a European market-entry proposal
Key Advantages:
- Nearly three decades of EU market-entry experience working with North American clients
- Single point of contact covering multiple EU markets alongside Austria
- Business development support available alongside employment administration
Scope of Services:
- Austrian employment contracts and HR documentation in German and English
- Payroll, Sozialversicherung, and OGK administration
- 13. und 14. Gehalt and statutory leave management
- Pan-European HR and compliance coordination for multi-country rollouts
Our Verdict
Best for North American companies entering Austria as part of a wider European expansion.
Leap29
Company Description:
Leap29 is a UK-based international hiring and EOR firm providing localized employment solutions across more than 70 countries, including a dedicated Austrian EOR offering. The company combines candidate sourcing with employment administration, making it suitable for foreign companies that need both recruitment support and compliant Austrian employment from a single partner.
Key Specialty Area:
EOR combined with candidate sourcing for the Austrian market
Pricing and Service Models:
Quote-based; contact for an Austrian EOR or combined EOR-plus-recruitment quote
Key Advantages:
- Dedicated Austrian EOR page with localized contract and compliance details
- Combined recruitment and employment administration from one engagement
- Rapid deployment capability for urgent Austrian hires
Scope of Services:
- Localized Austrian employment contracts aligned to the applicable Kollektivvertrag
- Payroll processing with Lohnsteuer and Sozialversicherung contributions
- OGK registration and 14-monthly-salary administration
- Visa and work-permit support for international assignees
Our Verdict
Best for companies that want recruitment and EOR handled by the same partner in Austria.
Remote
Company Description:
Remote is a global EOR operating through its own Austrian entity, covering payroll, statutory benefits, equity support, and full employment compliance in more than 180 countries. The company publishes its per-employee pricing and manages all Austrian obligations in-house, including OGK registration, Lohnsteuer withholding, and Kollektivvertrag-compliant contract drafting.
Key Specialty Area:
Fully owned Austrian entity with published pricing and equity support
Pricing and Service Models:
From $599/month per employee
Key Advantages:
- Own Austrian entity with full in-house compliance, no outsourcing to local partners
- Equity and stock-option administration built into the platform
- IP protection agreements and confidentiality documentation included
Scope of Services:
- Austrian-compliant employment contracts and onboarding documentation
- Monthly payroll with OGK, Sozialversicherung, and Lohnsteuer
- 13. und 14. Gehalt calculation, holiday pay, and statutory leave accrual
- Work-permit sponsorship and immigration support for non-EU employees
Our Verdict
Best for tech companies and startups managing equity compensation alongside payroll in Austria.
*As pricing is subject to change, we are listing prices as they stand in June 2026
Trenkwalder Austria
Company Description:
Trenkwalder Austria is an Austrian-founded HR group headquartered in Schwadorf bei Wien with more than 30 years of domestic market experience. The company provides workforce outsourcing, payroll administration, and EOR-style employment services under its Arbeitskraftuberlassung (employee leasing) license, with particular depth in managing larger Austrian headcounts across logistics, production, and professional services.
Key Specialty Area:
Licensed Austrian employee leasing and workforce outsourcing for large teams
Pricing and Service Models:
Quote-based; contact for a workforce outsourcing or payroll proposal
Key Advantages:
- Austrian-founded group with more than three decades of domestic HR market knowledge
- Licensed Arbeitskraftuberlassung operation covering compliant employee leasing in Austria
- Strong operational footprint for larger headcounts across logistics, production, and services
Scope of Services:
- Austrian-compliant employment contracts and Kollektivvertrag administration
- Payroll, Lohnsteuer, and Sozialversicherung with OGK registration
- 13. und 14. Gehalt, holiday pay, and notice-period management
- On-site and operational workforce outsourcing for production and logistics
Our Verdict
Best for foreign companies building larger Austrian teams in manufacturing, logistics, or professional services.
TTI Austria
Company Description:
TTI Austria is an Austrian HR and staffing provider offering employment outsourcing, payroll administration, and Kollektivvertrag-compliant contracts for foreign businesses hiring in Austria. The company operates from Vienna and has established experience placing and administering staff across technical, commercial, and industrial roles throughout the country.
Key Specialty Area:
Kollektivvertrag-compliant Austrian payroll and employment outsourcing
Pricing and Service Models:
Quote-based; contact for a payroll or employment outsourcing proposal
Key Advantages:
- Vienna-based Austrian provider with on-the-ground OGK and Finanzamt relationships
- Kollektivvertrag expertise across technical, commercial, and industrial sectors
- German-language client support throughout onboarding and ongoing payroll
Scope of Services:
- Kollektivvertrag-specific employment contracts and statutory documentation
- Monthly payroll with Lohnsteuer withholding and Sozialversicherung contributions
- OGK registration and 13. und 14. Gehalt administration
- Employment outsourcing for foreign companies without an Austrian entity
Our Verdict
Best for foreign companies that want a local Austrian HR specialist with strong Kollektivvertrag depth.
Workwell Global
Company Description:
Workwell Global is an international EOR and contractor-payroll provider with a dedicated Austrian coverage page covering both full-time employment and contractor engagement models. The platform is suited to companies managing a mixed workforce in Austria, full-time employees alongside independent contractors, and handles payroll compliance across both engagement types from a single service relationship.
Key Specialty Area:
Mixed FTE and contractor EOR for Austria through a single platform
Pricing and Service Models:
Quote-based; contact for an Austrian EOR or contractor-payroll proposal
Key Advantages:
- Dedicated Austrian EOR page with coverage of both employee and contractor models
- Single platform managing mixed full-time and contractor workforces in Austria
- International EOR footprint useful for teams expanding beyond Austria
Scope of Services:
- Austrian-compliant employment contracts and contractor agreements
- Payroll, OGK registration, and Sozialversicherung for full-time employees
- Contractor-payroll administration in compliance with Austrian self-employment rules
- 13. und 14. Gehalt and statutory benefit management for permanent hires
Our Verdict
Best for companies managing a mix of employees and contractors in Austria under one service agreement.
FAQs on PEO in Austria
What Austrian labor laws must businesses comply with when hiring through a PEO?
The core framework is the Arbeitsverfassungsgesetz (Labor Relations Act), which governs collective bargaining, works councils, and employee representation rights. Alongside it, the sector-binding Kollektivvertrag (collective bargaining agreement) sets wages, working time, minimum leave, and specific benefit structures for roughly 95-98% of Austrian employees. The Angestelltengesetz (Salaried Employees Act) and the Arbeitszeitgesetz (Working Time Act) impose additional rules on notice periods, overtime, and daily rest. Statutory paid leave is typically 25 working days, and notice periods governed by the Kollektivvertrag can stretch to five months for senior or long-tenured staff. Authoritative guidance is published by the Bundesministerium fur Arbeit und Wirtschaft and the Wirtschaftskammer Osterreich.
How do PEO and payroll providers in Austria handle payroll, OGK, and Lohnsteuer?
The provider processes payroll in EUR each month using the 14-monthly-salary structure: twelve regular salary payments plus the 13th. Gehalt (Urlaubsgeld) and the 14. Gehalt (Weihnachtsgeld), both taxed at the favourable 6% Sonderzahlung rate. The provider withholds Lohnsteuer (wage tax) from each payment and remits it to the local Finanzamt, registers the employee with the Osterreichische Gesundheitskasse (OGK), and pays employer-side Sozialversicherung contributions of roughly 21-22% of gross salary. A compliant Lohnzettel (payslip) is issued to the employee each pay cycle. The client company retains day-to-day management of the worker’s tasks while the PEO or payroll services Austria provider carries the statutory employer obligations.
What is the difference between a PEO, an EOR, and payroll outsourcing in Austria?
A true PEO co-employs the worker alongside the client company; the client typically already has an Austrian entity (GmbH or AG), and the PEO administers payroll and compliance under a co-employment agreement. An EOR is the sole legal employer through its own Austrian entity, so no local incorporation is needed; this is the standard route for entity-free market entry and is described in detail in the separate Employer of Record Austria guide. Payroll outsourcing keeps the client as the legal employer while the provider runs payroll, Lohnsteuer, and OGK filings. A fourth model, licensed Arbeitskraftuberlassung (employee leasing), is regulated in Austria and can affect where the employee is physically placed. The PEO employer record Austria distinction matters most when evaluating liability allocation and whether an Austrian entity is required.
Can a PEO or EOR in Austria sponsor work permits for non-EU/EEA hires?
EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals do not need a permit to work in Austria. Non-EU hires typically require the Rot-Weiss-Rot Karte (Red-White-Red Card) for skilled workers, the Blaue Karte EU (EU Blue Card) for highly qualified applicants, or the Job-Suchende-Visum for qualified job seekers. Several global EOR providers with Austrian entities can sponsor or support the permit application as the legal Employer of Record. Local Austrian HR firms may offer more limited immigration support. Confirm the specific permit scope, language-certificate requirements, and processing timelines at the proposal stage before committing.
What is the difference between a global PEO Austria platform and a local Austrian HR firm?
Global PEO Austria platforms such as Atlas, Bradford Jacobs, Deel, Leap29, Remote, and Workwell Global offer digital dashboards, multi-country payroll coordination, and consistent reporting across markets, valuable when Austria is one of several countries in a broader program. Pricing is often published and per-employee. Local Austrian specialists such as Trenkwalder Austria and TTI Austria bring deeper Kollektivvertrag knowledge, established OGK and Finanzamt relationships, and German-language support – advantages that matter most for single-country focus, larger operational headcounts, or roles in manufacturing and logistics. The right choice depends on how central Austria is to the hiring program and how much on-the-ground compliance depth the team needs.
How much does PEO Austria cost?
EOR and PEO service fees from global platforms for Austria typically start at $599 per employee per month (Atlas, Deel, and Remote publish this entry point). Local Austrian firms and Europe-regional providers such as Bradford Jacobs, EuroDev, Leap29, Trenkwalder, TTI, and Workwell price on a quote basis, often as a percentage of payroll or a flat per-payslip fee. The service fee is separate from the employee’s gross salary, the employer Sozialversicherung load of roughly 21-22%, and the 13. und 14. Gehalt obligations (equivalent to roughly 1/6 of annual salary), and any applicable Kollektivvertrag supplements. Standalone payroll services in Austria from a local payroll bureau are generally cheaper than full EOR but do not provide a legal employer entity. Request itemized cost breakdowns from at least two providers before committing to a contract.
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