What salary do I need for the EU Blue Card or a key-worker role in Austria?

Salary is a hard requirement in Austria, and the thresholds are updated each year, so always confirm the current figure before applying. For 2026, the EU Blue Card requires a gross annual income of at least EUR 55,678 including special payments, plus a qualifying degree (or three years of comparable experience for IT and managerial roles) and a job offer of at least six months. The Red-White-Red Card for Other Key Workers requires gross monthly pay of at least EUR 3,465 in 2026, alongside the points test and a labour-market check by the AMS. Shortage-occupation and graduate roles instead require pay at the statutory, collective-agreement or locally customary minimum for the position.