AUSTRIA · DIRECTIVE 2023/970
Transposition still in progress — but the floor is already set.
Austria is still working through its transposition. In practice the groundwork is unusual: collective agreements (Kollektivverträge) already define minimum rates per grade for most sectors, which gives employers a starting structure the directive can build on.
THE NUMBERS
Dates, thresholds and penalties
TranspositionIn progress
FinesExpected €10,000–25,000
First reporting, 150+ staff2027
Government toolGehaltsrechner (salary calculator)
Existing pay floorKollektivvertrag minimum rates
Companies in scope, 50–250 staff≈ 8,500
TIMELINE
What happens when
Jun 2026
Directive enters into force across the EU
In progress
National transposition being drafted
2027
First gender pay gap reports expected for employers with 150+ staff
WHAT TO DO NOW
Four things worth doing before the deadline
01Use your Kollektivvertrag grades as the starting skeleton, then evaluate roles against the EU factors.
02Document the reasoning behind pay above the collective minimum — that is where gaps hide.
03Watch the draft law; Austria has not finalised thresholds and penalties.
ABOUT THIS INFORMATION
Last reviewed July 2026. National transposition in Austria is still developing, and dates, thresholds and penalties may change. This is general information, not legal advice — confirm the current position with a qualified adviser before acting on it.