Sales in Austria: Who will benefit from May 2025?

Sales in Austria: Who will benefit from May 2025?

Vienna, Österreich - From May 2025, employees in Austrian industry and tourism benefit from significant salary increases. For the first time, the minimum salary in the catering will exceed the limit of 2,000 euros gross per month, as vienna.at. Specifically, wages in the wood and chemical industry and the tourism sector are increasing. In the wood industry, an average wage increase of 2.75 % is provided, which means up to 90 euros gross monthly. The chemical industry increases wages by 2.65 %, but at least 80 euros and a maximum of 113 euros per month.

These measures are part of the spring wage round, which came into force on May 1, 2025. In the hotel and gastronomy, the wage increases are based on the annual inflation plus an additional percentage point. The standardization of wage and salary tables should also ensure more transparency in the employment contracts. Apprentices and employees: Inside in the usage groups V and VI, a surcharge of 60 euros gross.

Advanced salary increases for many industries

The collective agreement negotiations also include various industries. From May 1, 2025, the collective agreement in the construction industry will increase by 2.7 % for several employment groups, while an increase of 2.6 % applies to other groups. Employees: From July 1, 2025, the Austrian Post can look forward to a wage increase of 2.8 %, which also applies to apprentices. As already mentioned, a similar wage increase will be implemented in the chemical industry.

In addition, 130,000 employees of the social economy benefit from a salary increase of 4 %, which also applies from January 1, 2025. For employees: A wage increase is provided by 3.3 % inside, with an additional increase of 0.5 % for 2026. These adjustments are based on inflation, which is valued for around 4 % for 2025, while the salaries and pensions are also adapted to the inflation rate of the previous year.

special new constructions in the wage landscape

Another distinctive point is the increase in minimum wages in smaller industries. For example, wages in the soup industry rise by 3.65 %, while vinegar and sparkling wine production is increased by 3.25 %. The confectionery industry follows with a wage increase of 3.4 %. Particularly noteworthy is the increase in the taxi and rental car KV, where the minimum wage increases to 2,000 euros.

one -off payments for employees: Inside, some sectors are also intended, such as at the Austrian Post, where up to 836 euros are paid out as a success bonus. All of these increases are part of a comprehensive trend to adapt the income that could ensure an economic upswing in the next few years.