In March 2026, the average gross earnings for full-time employees were HUF 779,800, while the median earnings were 78% of that amount, at HUF 609,000
Average and median gross earnings of full-time employees*
Last update: 05/21/2026
In March 2026, average gross earnings increased by 9.2%, while the real value of net earnings rose by 9.3% compared to March of the previous year. Regular average gross earnings were 9.0% higher than a year earlier
Change in total and regular average gross earnings as well as real earnings*
Last update: 05/21/2026
In March 2026, average earnings were outstanding among employees working in financial services, information and communication, and the energy sector, while the lowest earnings were recorded in accommodation and food service activities
Average gross earnings by section*
Last update: 05/21/2026
In March 2026, gross earnings grew at the fastest rate among those employed in the budgetary sector
Full-time employees\' average gross earnings and their change in some emphasised groups, March 2026*
Last update: 05/21/2026
In March 2026, the average gross earnings of those in the third quintile rose the most (11.2%)
Full-time employees' average gross earnings and year-on-year change, by earnings quintile, March 2026*
Last update: 05/21/2026
Average gross earnings were lower than the national average in nearly eight-tenths of the districts in January-March 2026
Average gross earnings at district level, January–March 2026*
Last update: 05/21/2026
The average amount of the old-age pension was 261,800 forints, while the median amount was 88% of this (230,700 forints) in March 2026
Average and median total benefits for old-age pension beneficiaries*
Last update: 05/07/2026
In March 2026, the average old-age pension was 7.7% higher than a year earlier, while its real value increased by 6.0% compared to the same period of the previous year
Trends in the average old-age pension in nominal and real terms*
Last update: 05/07/2026