Purchasing-power adjustment percentages set for Austrian civil servants and contract staff posted abroad
Austria's federal Foreign Ministry has published new percentage rates for calculating purchasing-power adjustment allowances (Kaufkraftausgleichszulagen) for Austrian civil servants and contract employees working overseas. The regulation took effect in October 2026.
What changed
The regulation establishes the specific percentage rates used to adjust salaries for civil servants and contract staff posted to foreign postings. These percentages compensate for differences in living costs between Austria and the posting location.
Who is affected
This applies to Austrian federal civil servants (Beamte) and contract employees (Vertragsbedienstete) of the federal government who are assigned to work abroad.
What to look out for
If you are a federal employee posted overseas, your salary adjustment will be calculated using the percentages published in this October 2026 regulation. You should consult your employer to confirm which percentage applies to your posting location.