Full-time employees in Hungary earned an average of HUF 705,014 gross a month in 2025, according to the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), 9.0% more than in 2024. In August 2026 the average was HUF 740,620 gross, 8.4% above a year earlier, and the median was HUF 611,400.
HUF 705,014 / month
Change from 2024
+9.0%
August 2026
HUF 740,620 / month
Median gross pay, Aug 2026
HUF 611,400 / month
Net pay, Aug 2026
HUF 519,900 / month
The Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) publishes average gross and net earnings every month, with a breakdown by economic branch. The figures below are monthly amounts per full-time employee across the national economy, in forints. Gross pay is before contributions and income tax; net pay is what the employee receives.
Average gross monthly earnings in Hungary by economic branch, August 2026
<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Economic branch</th><th>August 2026</th><th>August 2025</th><th>Change</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Telecommunication, computer programming and information services</td><td>HUF 1,192,912</td><td>HUF 1,104,921</td><td>+8.0%</td></tr><tr><td>Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply</td><td>HUF 1,178,581</td><td>HUF 1,018,256</td><td>+15.7%</td></tr><tr><td>Financial and insurance activities</td><td>HUF 1,131,198</td><td>HUF 1,061,991</td><td>+6.5%</td></tr><tr><td>Publishing, broadcasting and content production</td><td>HUF 959,674</td><td>HUF 862,327</td><td>+11.3%</td></tr><tr><td>Mining and quarrying</td><td>HUF 945,222</td><td>HUF 820,032</td><td>+15.3%</td></tr><tr><td>Professional, scientific and technical activities</td><td>HUF 928,185</td><td>HUF 845,640</td><td>+9.8%</td></tr><tr><td>Human health and social work</td><td>HUF 795,413</td><td>HUF 761,672</td><td>+4.4%</td></tr><tr><td>Education</td><td>HUF 789,922</td><td>HUF 702,411</td><td>+12.5%</td></tr><tr><td>Manufacturing</td><td>HUF 766,958</td><td>HUF 710,572</td><td>+7.9%</td></tr><tr><td>Water supply, sewerage and waste management</td><td>HUF 744,413</td><td>HUF 657,310</td><td>+13.3%</td></tr><tr><td>Arts, entertainment and recreation</td><td>HUF 709,028</td><td>HUF 650,955</td><td>+8.9%</td></tr><tr><td>Transportation and storage</td><td>HUF 699,436</td><td>HUF 636,035</td><td>+10.0%</td></tr><tr><td>Public administration and defense</td><td>HUF 696,628</td><td>HUF 641,670</td><td>+8.6%</td></tr><tr><td>Wholesale and retail trade</td><td>HUF 659,115</td><td>HUF 616,018</td><td>+7.0%</td></tr><tr><td>Real estate activities</td><td>HUF 648,993</td><td>HUF 600,381</td><td>+8.1%</td></tr><tr><td>Administrative and support services</td><td>HUF 616,896</td><td>HUF 568,384</td><td>+8.5%</td></tr><tr><td>Construction</td><td>HUF 586,073</td><td>HUF 543,708</td><td>+7.8%</td></tr><tr><td>Agriculture, forestry and fishing</td><td>HUF 569,410</td><td>HUF 536,528</td><td>+6.1%</td></tr><tr><td>Other service activities</td><td>HUF 549,298</td><td>HUF 500,651</td><td>+9.7%</td></tr><tr><td>Accommodation and food service</td><td>HUF 483,058</td><td>HUF 449,153</td><td>+7.5%</td></tr><tr><td><strong>All branches</strong></td><td><strong>HUF 740,620</strong></td><td><strong>HUF 683,302</strong></td><td><strong>+8.4%</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>
Average and median earnings in Hungary, 2024 to 2026
<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Measure, full-time employees</th><th>Amount</th><th>Period</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Average gross earnings per month</td><td>HUF 646,635</td><td>2024</td></tr><tr><td>Average gross earnings per month</td><td>HUF 705,014</td><td>2025</td></tr><tr><td>Average gross earnings times 12</td><td>HUF 8,460,168</td><td>2025</td></tr><tr><td>Average gross earnings per month</td><td>HUF 765,311</td><td>Jan to Aug 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Average gross earnings per month</td><td>HUF 740,620</td><td>Aug 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Median gross earnings per month</td><td>HUF 611,400</td><td>Aug 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Average net earnings per month</td><td>HUF 519,900</td><td>Aug 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Median net earnings per month</td><td>HUF 433,400</td><td>Aug 2026</td></tr></tbody></table>
How pay is changing in Hungary
Average gross earnings of full-time employees rose from HUF 646,635 a month in 2024 to HUF 705,014 in 2025, a rise of 9.0%. From January to August 2026 the average was HUF 765,311, and in August 2026 it was HUF 740,620. The median gross wage in August 2026 was HUF 611,400, so half of full-time employees earned less than that.
Setting pay for a hire in Hungary
The branch changes pay a lot. In August 2026, average gross pay ran from HUF 483,058 a month in accommodation and food service to HUF 1,192,912 in telecommunication, computer programming and information services. Offers in Hungary are usually quoted as a gross monthly salary in forints. Plan for the employer cost too: the social contribution tax adds 13% on top of gross pay, as our guide to hiring in Hungary shows. Need help with the search? We find, screen and shortlist remote professionals across Europe, with 3 candidates within 21 days. See how placement works.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Hungary?
HUF 705,014 gross a month for full-time employees in 2025, according to KSH. In August 2026 it was HUF 740,620 gross and HUF 519,900 net.
What is the median salary in Hungary?
HUF 611,400 gross and HUF 433,400 net a month in August 2026. Half of full-time employees earned less than that.
How fast are wages rising in Hungary?
Average gross earnings rose 9.0% in 2025. In August 2026 they were 8.4% above a year earlier.
Which sector pays the most in Hungary?
Telecommunication, computer programming and information services had the highest average in August 2026, at HUF 1,192,912 gross a month. Accommodation and food service had the lowest, at HUF 483,058.
What is the average annual salary in Hungary?
About HUF 8,460,168 gross a year, based on the 2025 monthly average of HUF 705,014 times 12.
