In February 2025, the average gross earnings of full-time employees were HUF 661,400, while median earnings were 81% of this (HUF 533,600)
Average and median gross earnings of full-time employees*
Last update: 04/24/2025
In February 2025, average gross earnings rose by 9.3% and the real value of net earnings by 3.5% compared to February of the previous year. Regular average gross earnings were 9.4% higher than a year earlier, with the growth being driven by previously scheduled wage increases as well as the increases in the minimum wage and guaranteed minimum wage in January
Change in total and regular average gross earnings as well as real earnings*
Last update: 04/24/2025
In February 2025, average earnings were the highest in information and communication as well as financial services, and the lowest in the field of accommodation and food service activities. The highest growth rates were observed in education (15.0%), real estate activities (12.7%) and water management (12.1%)
Average gross earnings by section*
Last update: 04/24/2025
In February 2025, average earnings increased the most (by 10.7%) among non-profit organisations and the least (by 9.0%) among enterprises compared to the previous year
Full-time employees\' average gross earnings and their change in some emphasised groups, February 2025*
Last update: 04/24/2025
In the first two months of 2025, the average gross earnings of those in the top earnings quintile were 4.7 times the average of those in the bottom earnings quintile
Average gross earnings of full-time employees and their change compared to same period of previous year, by earnings quintile*
Last update: 04/24/2025
In January-December 2024, average gross earnings were lower than the national average in nearly three-quarters of districts
Average gross earnings at district level, January–December 2024*
Last update: 02/27/2025
In February 2025, the average amount of the old-age pension was HUF 242,700, while the median amount was 88% of this (HUF 214,500)
Average and median total benefits for old-age pension beneficiaries*
Last update: 04/17/2025
In February 2025, the average amount of the old-age pension was 4.9% higher than a year earlier, while the real value of the benefit fell by 0.6% compared with the same period of the previous year
Trends in the average old-age pension in nominal and real terms*
Last update: 04/17/2025