In December 2025, the average gross earnings of full-time employees amounted to HUF 789,200, while the median earnings were 77% of this, at HUF 607,700
Average and median gross earnings of full-time employees*
Last update: 02/26/2026
In December 2025, average gross earnings increased by 8.5% and the real value of net earnings by 6.3% compared to December of the previous year. Regular average gross earnings were 9.4% higher than a year earlier
Change in total and regular average gross earnings as well as real earnings*
Last update: 02/26/2026
In December 2025, average earnings were the highest among employees working in the fields of financial services, the energy industry, as well as information and communication, and the lowest in accommodation and food service activities. The highest growth rates were seen in the energy industry (18.4%), arts and recreation (12.9%), and real estate activities (12.3%)
Average gross earnings by section*
Last update: 02/26/2026
In December 2025, the increase in average gross earnings of manual workers was 1.1 percentage points lower than that of non-manual workers
Full-time employees\' average gross earnings and their change in some emphasised groups, December 2025*
Last update: 02/26/2026
Between January and December 2025, average gross earnings increased the most in the fourth quintile (10.1%)
Full-time employees' average gross earnings and year-on-year change, by earnings quintile, January–December 2025*
Last update: 02/26/2026
Average gross earnings were lower than the national average in over three-quarters of districts in January–December 2025
Average gross earnings at district level, January–December 2025*
Last update: 02/26/2026
The average amount of the old-age pension was HUF 250,600, while the median amount was 88% of this (HUF 221,100) in December 2025
Average and median total benefits for old-age pension beneficiaries*
Last update: 02/19/2026
In December 2025, the average old-age pension was 6.9% higher than a year earlier, while its real value increased by 3.5% compared to the same period of the previous year
Trends in the average old-age pension in nominal and real terms*
Last update: 02/19/2026