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The Silent Pay Cut: How Austria’s 2026 Social Insurance Ceiling Increase Quietly Drains €1,200 from High Earners

Austria’s maximum contribution base jumps to €6,930 in 2026, triggering higher social insurance deductions that shrink net income, even when your salary stays flat. Here’s the real math and what finance professionals can do about it.