What is Arbeitslosengeld in Austria?

Arbeitslosengeld (unemployment benefit) in Austria is administered by the AMS (Arbeitsmarktservice Österreich). In 2026, you receive 55% of your previous net daily earnings. The typical benefit ranges from €1,200 to €2,200/month depending on your salary. You must have worked and contributed for at least 52 weeks in the last 2 years (for first-time claimants). Benefits last up to 28 weeks initially, extendable to 52 weeks with additional contributions. Register at your local AMS office or online at ams.at.

How to apply for housing benefit in Austria?

Housing benefits (Wohnbeihilfe) in Austria are administered by the 9 provinces (Bundesländer), not the federal government, so amounts and criteria vary significantly. In Vienna, the Wohnbeihilfe can provide up to €300/month for low-income renters. Apply at your provincial housing authority (Wohnbauförderungsstelle). Additionally, the federal Mietzinsbeihilfe helps with rent costs. Social housing (Gemeindewohnungen) in Vienna covers about 60% of the rental market.

What child benefits exist in Austria?

Austria's Familienbeihilfe is a universal monthly payment from the Finanzamt. In 2026, the amount is €136.40/month for children under 3, rising to €165.10/month for children 19-25. The benefit is paid for children up to age 18 (or 24 if in education). All children resident in Austria qualify. The Kinderbetreuungsgeld (childcare allowance) provides €33.88/day (flat rate) or 80% of net income for up to 365/426 days of parental leave.

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Sozialleistungen Österreich 2026

Österreich hat ein bismarckisches (beitragsfinanziertes) Sozialsystem. Wichtige Leistungen: Arbeitslosengeld AMS, Mindestsicherung/Sozialhilfe, Familienbeihilfe, Kinderbetreuungsgeld, Pflegegeld. Währung: EUR.

55% Nettolohn Arbeitslosengeld

€1 078 Mindestsicherung

€165 Familienbeihilfe/Kind

Bismarckien Modèle social

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Modèle social : Bismarckien (cotisations AMS/ASVG + financement fiscal). Le Arbeitslosengeld dépend des cotisations ASVG. La Mindestsicherung/Sozialhilfe est la prestation de dernier recours gérée par les provinces. Les Länder (provinces) ont une compétence importante. Montants barèmes 2026.

Prestations sociales — barèmes 2026

Aide	Catégorie	Betrag (EUR)	Fréquence	Organisme	Conditions principales	Source officielle
Arbeitslosengeld	Chômage	55% Nettolohn, ca. €1 200–2 200	Mensuel	AMS	52 sem. cotisations/2 ans Chômage invol. Résidence AT	ams.at
Mindestsicherung / Sozialhilfe	Revenus / Emploi	€1 078 (seul, Vienne)	Mensuel	Land / Bezirksbehörde	Résidence AT Revenus bas Disponible emploi	oesterreich.gv.at
Familienbeihilfe	Famille	€136–165 / enfant / mois	Mensuel	Finanzamt	Enfant <18 ans (ou 24 si études) Résidence AT	bmf.gv.at
Kinderbetreuungsgeld	Famille	€33.88 / jour (forfait)	Mensuel	Finanzamt / ÖGK	Naissance enfant Résidence AT Pas d'activité plein temps	bmf.gv.at
Wohnbeihilfe	Logement	jusqu'à €300 (selon Land)	Mensuel	Land / Gemeinde	Locataire Revenus bas Plafond loyer	oesterreich.gv.at
Pensionsversicherung (ASVG)	Retraite	60–80% Bemessungsgrundlage	Mensuel	PVA (Pensionsversicherungsanstalt)	65+ (H) / 60+ (F) Cotisations 15 ans	pensionsversicherung.at
Pflegegeld	Handicap / Dépendance	€154–1 778 (niveaux 1–7)	Mensuel	PVA / BVAEB	Besoin aide quotidien >50h/mois Résidence AT	sozialministerium.at
Krankengeld	Santé	50–60% Taggeld	Mensuel	ÖGK / Krankenkasse	Maladie >3 jours Cotisations ÖGK	gesundheitskasse.at
Ausgleichszulage	Retraite	€1 110 min. pension	Mensuel	PVA	Pension insuffisante Résidence AT	pensionsversicherung.at
Studienbeihilfe	Étudiant	jusqu'à €800 / mois	Mensuel	Stipendienstelle	Études universitaires Revenus parentaux bas	studienbeihilfe.at

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What is Arbeitslosengeld in Austria?

Arbeitslosengeld (unemployment benefit) in Austria is administered by the AMS (Arbeitsmarktservice Österreich). In 2026, you receive 55% of your previous net daily earnings. The typical benefit ranges from €1,200 to €2,200/month depending on your salary.

You must have worked and contributed for at least 52 weeks in the last 2 years (for first-time claimants). Benefits last up to 28 weeks initially, extendable to 52 weeks with additional contributions. Register at your local AMS office or online at ams.at.
How to apply for housing benefit in Austria?

Housing benefits (Wohnbeihilfe) in Austria are administered by the 9 provinces (Bundesländer), not the federal government, so amounts and criteria vary significantly. In Vienna, the Wohnbeihilfe can provide up to €300/month for low-income renters.

Apply at your provincial housing authority (Wohnbauförderungsstelle). Additionally, the federal Mietzinsbeihilfe helps with rent costs. Social housing (Gemeindewohnungen) in Vienna covers about 60% of the rental market.
What child benefits exist in Austria?

Austria's Familienbeihilfe is a universal monthly payment from the Finanzamt. In 2026, the amount is €136.40/month for children under 3, rising to €165.10/month for children 19-25. The benefit is paid for children up to age 18 (or 24 if in education). All children resident in Austria qualify.

The Kinderbetreuungsgeld (childcare allowance) provides €33.88/day (flat rate) or 80% of net income for up to 365/426 days of parental leave.