Salaries by job in Hungary 2026: gross and net
Typical monthly pay for the main kinds of job, before and after tax and social security, from official earnings data.
Typical gross pay a month in 2026 for the main kinds of job, from the lowest-paid to the highest-paid. Your own salary and situation: in the calculator below.
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Pay by kind of job in Hungary 2026
Pay differs most by the kind of work. The table shows the typical gross pay a month of each main group of the international ISCO classification, and what is left after income tax and social security.
Typical pay a month by kind of job
| Kind of job | Gross a month | Net a month | Compared with all |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers | HUF 1,068,069 | HUF 710,266 | +76% |
| Professionals: engineers, doctors, teachers, IT specialists, lawyers | HUF 819,257 | HUF 544,806 | +35% |
| Technicians and associate professionals | HUF 668,150 | HUF 444,320 | +10% |
| Machine operators, assemblers and drivers | HUF 595,934 | HUF 396,296 | −2% |
| Skilled trades: construction, electricians, mechanics | HUF 554,668 | HUF 368,854 | −9% |
| Office and administrative staff | HUF 546,172 | HUF 363,204 | −10% |
| Service and sales: shops, restaurants, care, security | HUF 489,734 | HUF 325,673 | −19% |
| Farming, forestry and fishing | HUF 449,681 | HUF 299,038 | −26% |
| Elementary jobs: cleaners, helpers, labourers | HUF 377,465 | HUF 251,014 | −38% |
| All employees (median) | HUF 606,857 | HUF 403,560 | 0% |
Typical gross pay: the 2026 national median, HUF 606,857 a month, times how much each group earns compared with all employees (median monthly earnings, ILOSTAT, 2025). Net pay: single, aged 35, no children, 12 salaries a year. Pay varies widely inside each group by experience, sector and region.
Frequently asked questions
Which jobs pay the most in Hungary?
Managers: typically HUF 1,068,069 gross a month, HUF 710,266 net.
Which jobs pay the least in Hungary?
Elementary jobs: typically HUF 377,465 gross a month, HUF 251,014 net.
Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.
Other questions about pay in Hungary: What is my hourly wage? · What is the minimum wage after tax? · What do I take home part-time? · How much unemployment benefit would I get? · How much notice must my employer give? · When can I retire? · What is my money worth after inflation?