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Salaries in Hungary

The salary range of employees working in Hungary is, by default, in the range of 1,500 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 4,400 USD (high salaries, actual salaries can be even higher).

This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary significantly within individual job positions. If you are interested in salaries for a specific position, participate in the survey.
Average gross monthly salary in Hungary is
80% of people earn:
1,465 - 4,380 USD
10% earn less lthan 1,465 USD
10% earns more than 4,380 USD
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Distribution of employees in Hungary into salary brackets in USD.

Average salary and range in Hungary by age in USD.

<24
 
 
Average 2,017
Median 1,897
10% 1,180
25% 1,481
75% 2,419
90% 3,006
25-34
 
 
Average 2,700
Median 2,520
10% 1,521
25% 1,936
75% 3,264
90% 4,106
35-44
 
 
Average 2,983
Median 2,740
10% 1,553
25% 2,042
75% 3,650
90% 4,710
45-54
 
 
Average 2,906
Median 2,659
10% 1,486
25% 1,966
75% 3,569
90% 4,628
55+
 
 
Average 2,692
Median 2,445
10% 1,325
25% 1,781
75% 3,324
90% 4,360

Comparison of the average salary of men and women in Hungary (USD).

Men
2,931 USD
2,467 USD
Women
In general, in Hungary, men earn 18.8% more than women.

The best paid positions in Hungary

List of the best paid positions and their average monthly salary in Hungary (USD).

1. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
11,800 USD
2. Country Manager/Director Top Management
8,100 USD
3. IT Director Top Management
7,900 USD
4. Leasing Director Leasing
7,000 USD
5. Managing Director Top Management
6,800 USD
6. Sales Director Top Management
6,700 USD
7. Pilot Transport, Haulage, Logistics
6,200 USD
8. IT Architect Information Technology
6,100 USD
9. Head of product development Management
6,100 USD
10. Production Director Top Management
5,900 USD
11. Lead developer Information Technology
5,900 USD
12. Marketing Director Top Management
5,800 USD
13. Technical Director Top Management
5,600 USD
14. Medical Advisor Pharmaceutical Industry
5,600 USD
15. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
5,600 USD
16. IT Manager Management
5,500 USD
17. Logistics Director Top Management
5,500 USD
18. Department Director Public Administration, Self-governance
5,500 USD
19. Head of the Legal Department Management
5,300 USD
20. Publishing House Director Top Management
5,300 USD

The worst paid positions in Hungary

List of the worst-paid positions and their average monthly salary in Hungary (USD)

1. Kitchen Helper Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,200 USD
2. Cleaner General labour
1,200 USD
3. Porter, Information Staff General labour
1,200 USD
4. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,300 USD
5. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,300 USD
6. General Labourer General labour
1,300 USD
7. Petrol Station Attendant Service Industries
1,300 USD
8. Dancer Arts & Culture
1,400 USD
9. Security Guard Security & Protection
1,400 USD
10. Cashier Commerce
1,400 USD
11. Caregiver Medicine & Social Care
1,400 USD
12. Florist Service Industries
1,400 USD
13. Fabric Cutter Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,500 USD
14. Bookbinder Journalism, Printing Arts & Media
1,500 USD
15. Bicycle mechanic Service Industries
1,500 USD
16. Window Dresser, Decorator Arts & Culture
1,500 USD
17. Fast food worker Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,500 USD
18. Funeral service worker Service Industries
1,500 USD
19. Packer Production
1,500 USD
20. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,500 USD

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

CroatiaCroatia
1,888 USD (net)
Czech RepublicCzech Republic
2,803 USD (gross)
Slovak RepublicSlovak Republic
2,418 USD (gross)
GermanyGermany
5,916 USD (gross)

The newest profiles in the salary survey

List of the latest respondents whose data are used in further salary survey calculations.

Female
Librarian
Education, Science & Research
Age group
55+
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
District VIII (Józsefváros)
Education:
Postgraduate (Doctorate)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,177 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
370,000 Ft
Anually salary
14,124 USD
Anually salary
4,440,000 Ft
ClockPosted: 2026-09-12 17:58:55
Female
Client officer
Banking
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
District XIII
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
2,131 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
670,000 Ft
Anually salary
25,572 USD
Anually salary
8,040,000 Ft
ClockPosted: 2026-09-12 15:16:06
Male
IT/Technical Support Specialist
Information Technology
Age group
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Pécs
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,908 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
600,000 Ft
Anually salary
22,896 USD
Anually salary
7,200,000 Ft
ClockPosted: 2026-09-12 14:00:09
Male
Product Manager
Commerce
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
District II
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
2,863 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
900,000 Ft
Anually salary
34,356 USD
Anually salary
10,800,000 Ft
ClockPosted: 2026-09-12 13:12:41
Male
Site Manager
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Budapest
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
3,581 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,125,833 Ft
Anually salary
42,972 USD
Anually salary
13,509,996 Ft
ClockPosted: 2026-09-12 10:55:43
Male
Senior Accountant
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Budapest
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
3,647 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,146,667 Ft
Anually salary
43,764 USD
Anually salary
13,760,004 Ft
ClockPosted: 2026-09-12 10:28:31
Female
Controller
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
District X (Kőbánya)
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
5,725 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,800,000 Ft
Anually salary
68,700 USD
Anually salary
21,600,000 Ft
ClockPosted: 2026-09-12 09:33:18
Female
Marketing Officer
Marketing, Advertising, PR
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
District XI (Újbuda)
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
2,745 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
863,000 Ft
Anually salary
32,940 USD
Anually salary
10,356,000 Ft
ClockPosted: 2026-09-12 09:02:51
Female
Client officer
Banking
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
District V (Belváros-Lipótváros)
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
2,386 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
750,000 Ft
Anually salary
28,632 USD
Anually salary
9,000,000 Ft
ClockPosted: 2026-09-12 08:30:31
Male
Product owner
Management
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
District XI (Újbuda)
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
5,407 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,700,000 Ft
Anually salary
64,884 USD
Anually salary
20,400,000 Ft
ClockPosted: 2026-09-12 08:28:39
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Frequently asked Questions

Frequently asked questions and answers about the salary level in $country.

The total gross average salary for job positions in the country based on Fizetesek.hu data in Hungary is 2,787 USD.

The best-paid positions in the country Hungary are Chief Executive Officer, Country Manager/Director, IT Director, Leasing Director, Managing Director.

The worst-paid positions in the country Hungary are Kitchen Helper, Cleaner, Porter, Information Staff, Chambermaid, Tailor.

When we add up the average salary of all women and the average salary of all men in the country Hungary, regardless of the work they do, women earn 15.83% less than men.

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