Apprentice pay for sports administrators raised to €828–€1,450 monthly
Austria's Federal Mediation Board has set new minimum apprentice wages for sports administrators (Sportadministrator/in) effective 1 October 2026, where no collective bargaining agreement covers the role. The rates apply to all apprentices and employers nationwide.
What changed
The Federal Mediation Board (Bundeseinigungsamt) issued a binding wage order setting monthly apprentice pay for sports administrators at €828.40 (year 1), €1,044.70 (year 2), and €1,450.10 (year 3). This is the first such regulation for this apprenticeship, as no collective agreement currently exists for the sector.
Who is affected
Sports administrators undertaking a formal apprenticeship (Lehrberuf) in Austria, and their employers (Lehrberechtigte) must comply with these rates. The rule applies nationwide.
What to look out for
Employers must pay the specified minimum each month. Apprentices receive an additional lump sum equal to one month's pay as a holiday bonus (by 30 June or at start of longer holiday) and another lump sum equal to one month's pay as a Christmas bonus (by 30 November). Apprentices who leave or join mid-year receive the pro-rata share of bonuses. For overtime pay of apprentices aged 18+, reference the collective agreement for retail employees (24 November 2025) if no sector-specific skilled-worker rate exists.