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Minimum Wage in Hungary

Julien Sicard
Julien Sicard
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Published
November 3, 2026
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Updated
November 3, 2026
MINIMUM MONTHLY WAGE, FROM 1 JANUARY 2026

Hungary's minimum wage is HUF 322,800 gross a month and HUF 1,856 an hour from 1 January 2026, for full-time work, up 11.0% from HUF 290,800. Jobs that need at least secondary education or a vocational qualification must pay the guaranteed wage minimum of HUF 373,200, up 7.0%. Both are set by Government Decree 426/2025.

HUF 322,800 / month
Guaranteed wage minimum
HUF 373,200
Hourly rate, 2026
HUF 1,856
Rise in January 2026
+11.0%
Employer cost at minimum
HUF 364,764 / month

Hungary has two national wage floors, both set each year by government decree. The minimum wage applies to every full-time employee. The guaranteed wage minimum, which is higher, applies to jobs that need at least secondary education or a vocational qualification. The decree gives monthly, weekly, daily and hourly amounts. All are gross.

Hungary minimum wage and guaranteed wage minimum, 2026

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Pay period, full-time</th><th>Minimum wage</th><th>Guaranteed wage minimum</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Per month</td><td>HUF 322,800</td><td>HUF 373,200</td></tr><tr><td>Per week</td><td>HUF 74,210</td><td>HUF 85,800</td></tr><tr><td>Per day</td><td>HUF 14,850</td><td>HUF 17,160</td></tr><tr><td>Per hour</td><td>HUF 1,856</td><td>HUF 2,145</td></tr><tr><td>Per month times 12</td><td>HUF 3,873,600</td><td>HUF 4,478,400</td></tr></tbody></table>

Hungary minimum wage history, 2021 to 2026

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>From</th><th>Minimum wage per month</th><th>Per hour</th><th>Change</th><th>Guaranteed wage minimum per month</th><th>Change</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1 February 2021</td><td>HUF 167,400</td><td>HUF 963</td><td></td><td>HUF 219,000</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1 January 2022</td><td>HUF 200,000</td><td>HUF 1,150</td><td>+19.5%</td><td>HUF 260,000</td><td>+18.7%</td></tr><tr><td>1 January 2023</td><td>HUF 232,000</td><td>HUF 1,334</td><td>+16.0%</td><td>HUF 296,400</td><td>+14.0%</td></tr><tr><td>1 December 2023</td><td>HUF 266,800</td><td>HUF 1,534</td><td>+15.0%</td><td>HUF 326,000</td><td>+10.0%</td></tr><tr><td>1 January 2025</td><td>HUF 290,800</td><td>HUF 1,672</td><td>+9.0%</td><td>HUF 348,800</td><td>+7.0%</td></tr><tr><td>1 January 2026</td><td>HUF 322,800</td><td>HUF 1,856</td><td>+11.0%</td><td>HUF 373,200</td><td>+7.0%</td></tr></tbody></table>

The 2027 rate

The minimum wage and guaranteed wage minimum for 2027 had not been set by decree on 3 November 2026. The government will publish them in a new decree, usually in December.

What an employer pays on top

Employers pay a 13% social contribution tax on top of gross pay. At the 2026 minimum wage, that is HUF 322,800 x 13% = HUF 41,964, for a cost of HUF 364,764 a month. The employee pays an 18.5% social security contribution and 15% income tax, which leaves HUF 214,662 net before any allowances.

Read the full breakdown in our guide to hiring in Hungary. Hiring in Hungary? We place remote professionals across Europe, with a shortlist of 3 within 21 days. See how placement works.

This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and collective agreements can set different terms. Confirm with a local accountant or lawyer before you hire.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in Hungary in 2026?

HUF 322,800 gross a month and HUF 1,856 an hour from 1 January 2026, for full-time work, under Government Decree 426/2025.

What is the guaranteed wage minimum in Hungary?

HUF 373,200 gross a month and HUF 2,145 an hour in 2026. It applies to jobs that need at least secondary education or a vocational qualification.

What will the minimum wage be in Hungary in 2027?

It had not been set on 3 November 2026. The government will publish the 2027 amounts in a decree.

What does a minimum wage employee cost an employer in Hungary?

At HUF 322,800 a month, the 13% social contribution tax adds HUF 41,964, for HUF 364,764 a month.

How much has the Hungarian minimum wage risen since 2021?

It went from HUF 167,400 a month in February 2021 to HUF 322,800 in 2026, a rise of about 93%.

Sources

  1. 426/2025. (XII. 23.) Government Decree, Minimum wage and guaranteed wage minimum from 2026-01-01. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
  2. 394/2024. (XII. 12.) Government Decree, Minimum wage and guaranteed wage minimum from 2025-01-01. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
  3. 508/2023. (XI. 20.) Government Decree, Minimum wage and guaranteed wage minimum from 2023-12-01. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
  4. 573/2022. (XII. 23.) Government Decree, Minimum wage and guaranteed wage minimum from 2023-01-01. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
  5. 703/2021. (XII. 15.) Government Decree, Minimum wage and guaranteed wage minimum from 2022-01-01. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
  6. 20/2021. (I. 28.) Government Decree, Minimum wage and guaranteed wage minimum from 2021-02-01. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
  7. NAV, The rate of the social contribution tax. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
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