Minimum wage in Hungary
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2027 figures are not final. The government announced a 9% personal income tax rate up to the minimum wage on 19 October 2026, but the bill has not been published, and employers and unions are still negotiating the 2027 minimum wage.
Minimum wage 2026, net per month:
HUF 214,662
2027 scenarios Draft
| Increase | Gross | Net with 9% tax band | Change vs 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| unchanged | HUF 322,800 | HUF 234,030 | +HUF 19,368 |
| +4% (employers’ proposal) | HUF 335,700 | HUF 243,382 | +HUF 28,720 |
| +6% (upper end of analyst forecasts) | HUF 342,200 | HUF 248,095 | +HUF 33,433 |
| +14% (unions’ proposal) | HUF 368,000 | HUF 266,800 | +HUF 52,138 |
No allowances. The 9% rate would apply to income up to the minimum wage and phase out gradually up to HUF 680,000 a month. Hungarian version with more detail: Minimálbér 2027.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Hungary in 2026?
HUF 322,800 gross per month for full-time work, which is HUF 214,662 net (15% income tax and 18.5% social security deducted) — about €585 at the MNB rate of 26 October 2026.
What is the guaranteed minimum wage?
HUF 373,200 gross (HUF 248,178 net) in 2026. It applies to jobs that require at least secondary education or vocational qualification.
What will the minimum wage be in 2027?
Not decided yet. At the 20 October 2026 talks employers proposed +4% (HUF 335,700) and unions +14% (HUF 368,000). The decree is usually published in December.
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