Housekeeping in Austria: pay, duties, how to apply

In housekeeping you clean guest rooms and bathrooms, change the beds and restock towels and the minibar. You do not need any training; the hotel teaches you on the job. From 1 October 2026 the collective agreement gives you at least €2,096.50 gross per month, and at least €2,153.00 after 10 years in the industry.

Key facts at a glance

Housekeeping pay: From €2,096.50 gross/month across Austria, from 1 Oct 2026
After 10 years in the industry: From €2,153.00 gross/month (pay group 4)
Head of housekeeping: Pay group 2, for example €2,440.00 in Tyrol, Salzburg, Vorarlberg, Carinthia
Training: None needed, on-the-job training
Languages: English listed by the AMS, German helps in the team
Working hours: 40 hours a week, weekends too
Season: Winter November to April, summer May to October
Room and meals: Depends on the employer; see our guide “Seasonal work in Austria”

What does housekeeping involve?

You clean guest rooms and bathrooms, put fresh linen on the beds, vacuum and mop floors and dust furniture. You take dirty laundry to the linen room.

You restock towels, toiletries and the minibar and tick off finished rooms on your list. In small hotels you sometimes also set the breakfast table or help guests with small requests.

What do I need?

There is no regulated training for room attendants. You learn what you need in the hotel. Cleanliness, order and good planning matter, so that rooms are ready before guests arrive.

The work is physically demanding. You are on your feet a lot, bend often and work with cleaning products. The AMS lists physical stamina and tolerance of dust as requirements.

How much does housekeeping pay?

The collective agreement lists housekeeping workers as an example of helpers. The amounts apply from 1 October 2026, gross, for 40 hours a week.

Less than 10 years in hotels and restaurants (pay group 5): €2,096.50, from the 6th year of service €2,148.90
At least 10 years in the industry (pay group 4): €2,153.00
Head of housekeeping as a wage earner (pay group 2): €2,440.00 in Tyrol, Salzburg, Vorarlberg and Carinthia; €2,328.00 in Styria
Part time: pay is calculated pro rata to your weekly hours

Do my years in other hotels count?

Yes. For the step from pay group 5 to 4, your experience in hotels and restaurants counts, not only in the same hotel. You prove it with references or work certificates. If you show them on your first working day, the higher pay group applies from the start.

Where are housekeeping jobs?

According to the AMS, employers are mainly hotels, guesthouses and spa resorts.

At the interview, ask how many rooms per shift are expected and who does the laundry.

How do I apply for housekeeping?

Say how many rooms you managed per shift and which hotels you have worked in. Experience in cleaning, laundry or household work counts too.

If your German is still basic, say so honestly and list your other languages. The AMS lists English for this job.

What do I need to sort out before I start?

Address registration, health insurance registration, staff rooms, the regions with the most guests and unemployment benefit between seasons are explained in our guide “Seasonal work in Austria”.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a room attendant earn in Austria?

From 1 October 2026 at least €2,096.50 gross per month for 40 hours. After 10 years in the industry at least €2,153.00. Pro rata holiday and Christmas pay come on top.

Do I need training for housekeeping?

No. There is no regulated training; you learn on the job.

Do I need good German?

Not necessarily. The AMS lists English skills; German helps you in the team and with instructions.

Will I work at weekends?

Often yes; the AMS lists willingness to do so as a requirement. Full time is still 40 hours over 5 days a week.

Sources

Information without guarantee, as of October 2026