Austria Pension Increase 2027: Table & Examples

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Austria's 2027 pension increase (Pensionserhöhung) is 2.95% for most pensions up to €6,930 gross, 3.3% for the minimum pension (Ausgleichszulagen-Richtsatz), and a fixed amount of €204.44 a month for pensions above €6,930. The rule has been law since 8 July 2026, as part of the 2027–2028 Budget Accompanying Act (Budgetbegleitgesetz).

For roughly 99% of pensioners, that means noticeably more in the account from January 2027. If you already have a bit more to work with, it is a fair moment to review your own cover, for instance a supplementary health plan for retirees at durchblicker.at (ad). Below we walk through the three increase tiers, set out a full table, and run worked examples from €1,000 up to over €6,930 in gross pension.

Key takeaways

1. Minimum pension (Ausgleichszulagen-Richtsatz): €1,308.39 → €1,351.57 (+3.3%)
2. Standard pensions between €1,308.39 and €6,930: +2.95%
3. Pensions above €6,930 (total pension income): fixed +€204.44 a month
4. Passed by the Nationalrat on 8 July 2026 (2027–2028 Budget Accompanying Act), approved by the Bundesrat
5. A separate point on regional special pensions (Sonderpensionen) is still open and does not affect standard state pensions

How much is the Austria pension increase 2027?

For 2027, the government agreed a tiered pension adjustment (Pensionsanpassung) with three levels, so that lower pensions rise by more than higher ones.

The aim of this tiered structure is to protect the purchasing power of minimum pensions more than that of high pensions. It was passed as part of the 2027–2028 Budget Accompanying Act with votes from the ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS, while the FPÖ and the Greens voted against it.

The three tiers in detail

Tier 1, minimum pension: the compensatory supplement threshold (Ausgleichszulagen-Richtsatz) rises from €1,308.39 to €1,351.57, a 3.3% increase. Around 200,000 recipients of this supplement benefit.

Tier 2, standard pensions: gross pensions between €1,308.39 and €6,930 (the ASVG contribution ceiling) rise by 2.95%. That covers roughly 99% of all pensioners in Austria.

Tier 3, high pensions: once total pension income exceeds €6,930, there is no longer a percentage, just a fixed amount of €204.44 a month. That figure equals 2.95% of €6,930 and applies to around 6,000 recipients.

Pension increase 2027 table: all figures at a glance

| Pension tier | Increase | Affected (approx.) | |---|---|---| | Minimum pension threshold: €1,308.39 → €1,351.57 | +3.3% | 200,000 | | €1,308.39 to €6,930 (ASVG contribution ceiling) | +2.95% | 99% of all pensioners | | Above €6,930 (total pension income) | Fixed +€204.44/month | 6,000 |

Source: 2027–2028 Budget Accompanying Act, passed by the Nationalrat on 8 July 2026 (see legal status below).

Calculating the 2027 pension increase: worked examples

The calculation follows one of three routes depending on which tier your gross pension falls into. The examples below show what that means in practice.

Worked examples: €1,000, €1,500, €2,500, €6,930+

| Gross pension today | Increase | New gross pension | |---|---|---| | €1,000 (below the threshold, topped up via Ausgleichszulage) | Topped up to the new threshold | €1,351.57 | | €1,500 | +2.95% = +€44.25 | €1,544.25 | | €2,500 | +2.95% = +€73.75 | €2,573.75 | | €6,930 and above | Fixed +€204.44 | e.g. €6,930 → €7,134.44; €10,000 → €10,204.44 |

The first row reflects the compensatory supplement mechanism: a personal pension below the threshold is topped up to the threshold anyway, provided the other eligibility conditions are met. The 3.3% increase applies to the threshold itself, not to an isolated calculation on the lower personal pension.

Gross vs net: what actually stays in your pocket?

On a €2,500 gross pension, the €73.75 increase leaves roughly €61 net a month after social insurance contributions and income tax. On the fixed €204.44 amount for high pensions, about €131 stays net. The exact figure depends on your individual tax bracket, for a binding number check your pension notice or ask the Pension Insurance Institute (Pensionsversicherungsanstalt, PVA).

As with employees, a health insurance contribution is deducted from the gross pension first. If total income sits above the tax-free threshold, income tax under the progressive rate schedule is added on top. Whether and how much income tax applies depends on your total income and the progressive rate schedule — your tax assessment is what counts.

Minimum pension and the compensatory supplement in 2027

The compensatory supplement (Ausgleichszulage) is not a separate pension type, it tops up pensioners whose total income falls below the threshold. From 2027, that threshold for single recipients is €1,351.57. Anyone with a lower personal pension who meets the conditions is topped up to this amount automatically.

The calculation also takes other income into account and, for married or partnered recipients, household income as a whole. Existing compensatory supplements are adjusted automatically by the Pension Insurance Institute, no fresh application is needed for that. Anyone applying for the supplement for the first time should contact the Pension Insurance Institute directly.

This income group in particular benefits from a look at retirement provision. A life insurance policy in Austria (ad) can provide extra cover for dependants if the state pension alone is not enough. For a broader view of the cost side of retirement, see our cost of living guide for Austria.

Is the 2027 pension increase actually confirmed? The legal status explained

Yes, for standard pensions the rule is already settled law. The 2027–2028 Budget Accompanying Act, with the 2.95%, 3.3% and €204.44 figures, was passed by the Nationalrat on 8 July 2026 and approved by the Bundesrat. The responsible body is the Ministry of Social Affairs, and current payment figures are maintained by the Pension Insurance Institute.

The usual path for a pension adjustment runs through the Social Affairs Committee, then a vote in the full Nationalrat, and finally approval by the Bundesrat. For 2027, that path has already been completed in full for the standard rates, and formal publication in the Federal Law Gazette (Bundesgesetzblatt) typically follows within a few weeks of the vote.

What is still open: the special pensions side issue

One separate point does not concern standard pensions at all, but so-called special pensions (Sonderpensionen) that fall under the regional states' authority. Extending the €204.44 cap to these pensions requires a constitutional amendment needing a two-thirds majority. That amendment failed in parliament on 7 July 2026, lacking support from the Greens and the FPÖ, and was referred back to the Social Affairs Committee for further deliberation. A resolution is expected in autumn 2026. For the standard state pension most readers hold, this changes nothing about the rates above.

What the pension increase means for your provision

More pension income is also a good prompt to review your own cover. Three areas are worth a second look:

• Medical costs later in life: a supplementary health plan at durchblicker.at (ad) can shorten waiting times and improve comfort in hospital. More detail in our health insurance guide for Austria.
• Protecting your family: a life insurance policy (ad) secures dependants, covered in our life insurance guide.
• Saving the extra amount: if you do not need the increase straight away, a building savings plan (Bausparen) is a common way to set it aside, as our building savings guide for Austria explains.

Frequently asked questions about the pension increase 2027

Häufig gestellte Fragen

How much is the Austria pension increase in 2027?

The 2027 pension increase is 2.95% for standard pensions up to €6,930 gross, 3.3% for the minimum pension (Ausgleichszulagen-Richtsatz), and a fixed amount of €204.44 a month for pensions above €6,930.

When does the 2027 pension increase take effect?

As with the annual pension adjustment generally, the increase applies from 1 January 2027. Anyone who retires partway through the year receives the increase pro rata from the month of retirement; current figures are maintained by the Pension Insurance Institute.

Is the 2027 pension increase actually confirmed?

Yes. The 2.95%, 3.3% and €204.44 figures are part of the 2027–2028 Budget Accompanying Act, passed by the Nationalrat on 8 July 2026 and approved by the Bundesrat.

What is the compensatory supplement and who gets it?

The compensatory supplement (Ausgleichszulage) tops up pensions below the threshold to a minimum level, provided eligibility conditions are met. From 2027 that threshold for single recipients is €1,351.57 a month.

How much of the pension increase stays net?

On a €2,500 gross pension, the €73.75 increase leaves roughly €61 net a month after deductions. On the €204.44 fixed amount for high pensions, about €131 stays net. The exact figure depends on individual tax circumstances.

What about special pensions in the regional states?

A planned constitutional amendment would have extended the €204.44 cap to regional special pensions. It failed in the Nationalrat on 7 July 2026 and was referred back to committee, with a resolution expected in autumn 2026. Standard pensions are not affected.

Where do the 2027 pension increase figures come from?

The underlying figures come from the 2027–2028 Budget Accompanying Act (parlament.gv.at), the Ministry of Social Affairs, and the Pension Insurance Institute.

Conclusion: the 2027 pension increase, at a glance

For the large majority of pensioners, the 2027 pension increase is already settled law: 2.95% for standard pensions, 3.3% for the minimum pension, and a fixed €204.44 for high pensions. Only a narrowly scoped side issue on regional special pensions remains open, and it does not affect the standard state pension.

Use the table above to check which tier applies to your gross pension, and treat the higher amount from January 2027 as a prompt to review your own cover. Whether that means supplementary health cover, life insurance or a building savings plan, comparing your options costs nothing and can pay off over time.

Last updated: 26 July 2026. This page will be reviewed in autumn 2026, once the special pensions side issue is resolved.

Sources

• parlament.gv.at: 2027–2028 Budget Accompanying Act, item XXVIII/I/523
• Ministry of Social Affairs: information on the pension increase
• Pension Insurance Institute: current figures
• finanz.at: pension increase from 2027 confirmed