Austria - 4% higher pay in kindergarten - December 31, 2024

The unions GPA and vida have reached a new minimum wage agreement for private institutions with the Federal Conciliation Office. The agreement provides for 4% pay increase for kindergarten teachers and 4.3% for assistants. The new minimum salary for kindergarten teachers in the first year is now € 3,063, for assistants € 2,137. The increase secures the purchasing power and income development of employees, which is important in view of the need to further make the industry more attractive. In the professional group of assistants, where incomes are comparatively low, the improved pay is particularly noticeable.

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