The index of gross wages and salaries shows the monthly or quarterly development of wages and salaries in Austria and therefore provides valuable information regarding the country’s economic development. The index is published for industry and construction (divisions B to F of ÖNACE 2008) as well as for trade and services (divisions of G, H, I, J, L, M (excluding group 70.1 and divisions 72 and 75) and N of ÖNACE 2008).
The current base period is 2021, the next base period will be 2025. Statistics Austria publishes preliminary results for industry and construction 40 days after the end of the reporting period, revised data after 70 days and final results in August of the following year. For trade and services, Statistics Austria publishes final results about 90 days after the end of the reporting period.
The most recent data can be found under Detailed results, further (methodological) information is available under Documentation.