Matura, apprenticeship, studies

Do I earn enough for my level of education?

We show when you are considered a high earner if you have a school-leaving certificate, apprenticeship, degree, etc.

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At what monthly income do I belong to the "richest quarter" of employees with my education and at what point am I above the average? The "Krone" now shows in clear graphics how much Austrians with an apprenticeship, school-leaving certificate, university degree, etc. really earn.

We show which qualification earns Austrians the most money and from which wage and salary they are among the top earners in their peer group (with the same education) or are above average in terms of income. Statistics Austria analyzed various categories for Krone readers: University and university of applied sciences, vocational secondary school, vocational middle school, master craftsman examination, college and academy, apprenticeship certificate, general secondary school and "at most compulsory school certificate". The results are also available separately for full-time employees and part-time employees. The details: