Work & Business Guide
Job market, business opportunities, and work environment in Vienna, Austria
Work & Business in Vienna
Business Environment
7.5/10
Solid infrastructure with excellent public transport and internet connectivity; business-friendly policies rank Austria 27th globally in ease of doing business. Supports services (72.8% of employees) with moderate bureaucracy and country rating of 7/10.
Employment Rate
67.4%Vienna employment rate at 67.4% in 2023 (lowest regionally vs national 74.9%), with national unemployment 5.2% in 2024 (244,300 unemployed). Key hiring in services (72.8% workforce), public administration, tourism; challenges in youth NEET at 13.5%.
Startup Ecosystem
Active scene with accelerators like INiTS, SpeedUp Ventures, ViennaUP; 50+ co-working spaces including Impact Hub, Talent Garden. €100M+ VC funding in 2024, strong university talent from University of Vienna; growing but below European tech hubs.
Average Salary Range
€45,000-65,000 annually
Average professional salary €45,000-65,000 annually (Salary Levels 6.5/10); tech €55,000-80,000, finance €60,000+. Supports high living standards with GDP per capita $57,382.
Key Industries
Public Administration & Services
Dominates with 72.8% of national employees; Vienna hosts federal government offices
Tourism & Hospitality
Major driver with 8M+ annual visitors, supports 100K+ jobs
Finance & Insurance
Key sector with international banks, contributes 7% to GDP
Technology & IT
Growing with software firms, R&D hubs; 20K+ tech jobs
Healthcare & Biotech
Strong medical research, hospitals employ 150K+
Manufacturing & Automotive
Industry hub despite 2024 slowdown, job losses rising
Major Employers
OMV
EnergyRaiffeisen Bank
Financial ServicesBoehringer Ingelheim
PharmaceuticalsSiemens Austria
Technology & EngineeringVerbund
UtilitiesWienerberger
ManufacturingPhilip Morris Austria
Consumer GoodsCoworking Spaces
50+ co-working spaces
Abundant options with 50+ spaces like Impact Hub Vienna, Talent Garden, Superb Hub. Monthly rates €200-500; hubs for tech and creative networking in central locations.
Networking Events
Weekly tech meetups and annual conferences
Vibrant scene with ViennaUP events, Tech Jobs Fair, Startup Week; communities like AWS Vienna, Women in Tech. Regular meetups via Meetup.com foster entrepreneur connections.
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