Social security contributions are increasing: Nettle containers 2025?

Social security contributions are increasing: Nettle containers 2025?

Europäische Union, Europa - From 2025 there are significant changes to social security contributions in Austria, which will influence the net salary of many employees. According to OE24 , the contributions increase due to inflation. The current burden of around 18 percent of the salary is increased by indexing by 6.3 percent to 6,450 euros per month, which increases the maximum contribution for social security to 90,300 euros per year. While low earners will benefit from this, there could be unpleasant surprises for better earners from a gross salary of 6,300 euros, since, without increases in salary, they will have less net in their pockets by increasing social security contributions.

inflation and its effects

Inflation keeps Europe in suspense. As can be seen from a Statista analysis since 2003, which has been severe, which is directly on the cost of living since 2003 effect. In times of increasing prices, not only rents are affected, but also the social security contributions that are now under pressure than ever.

In addition to the increase in the maximum contribution limit, the low -free limit of 518.44 euros is increased to 551.10 euros. This enables certain employees to achieve a higher income without entering social security. These measures are part of the adjustments that are necessary to control the financial burden on citizens in view of the continued high inflation.