Salary Intelligence
Salaries in Hungary by profession
National median, after-tax net, and purchasing power for 38 professions in Hungary — anchored to a primary-sourced median wage (2026 data).
What is a good salary in Hungary?
Key facts
- National median: ~$19,022 gross ~$12,650 after tax (2026 data, 66% kept).
- Highest-paying role: CTO / Technology Director ~$101,639/yr net for a mid-level cto / technology director.
- Purchasing power the median net is worth ~$26,693 in PPP-equivalent (US price) terms.
- 38 professions estimated each = the national median × the role's skill premium, netted via the tax engine.
National median (2026)
$19,022 gross · $12,650 after tax · $26,693 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
Estimated pay by profession in Hungary
By take-home, the highest pay in Hungary is estimated for a 🏢 cto / technology director — $101,639 net after tax (8× the local median).
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $152,841 | $101,639 |
| AI Engineer | $128,624 | $85,535 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $128,592 | $85,513 |
| Engineering Manager | $112,539 | $74,838 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $99,934 | $66,456 |
| Software Engineer | $93,537 | $62,202 |
| Data Engineer | $91,231 | $60,668 |
| Cloud Engineer | $87,480 | $58,174 |
| DevOps Engineer | $87,219 | $58,000 |
| Product Manager | $84,982 | $56,513 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $79,813 | $53,076 |
| Data Scientist | $75,538 | $50,232 |
| Management Consultant | $75,142 | $49,970 |
| Dentist | $70,606 | $46,953 |
| Remote Freelancer | $63,258 | $42,066 |
| Sales Manager | $56,229 | $37,393 |
| Pharmacist | $56,069 | $37,286 |
| General Manager | $55,256 | $36,746 |
| UX Designer | $54,632 | $36,330 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $52,303 | $34,782 |
| Marketing Manager | $51,117 | $33,992 |
| Project Manager | $51,117 | $33,992 |
| Civil Engineer | $49,635 | $33,008 |
| Finance Analyst | $47,795 | $31,784 |
| Business Analyst | $47,156 | $31,359 |
| Content Writer | $46,178 | $30,708 |
| Operations Manager | $44,919 | $29,871 |
| HR Manager | $40,255 | $26,770 |
| University Lecturer | $38,635 | $25,693 |
| Physiotherapist | $36,421 | $24,220 |
| Graphic Designer | $35,252 | $23,442 |
| Accountant | $32,204 | $21,415 |
| Hospitality Manager | $28,732 | $19,107 |
| Nurse | $25,750 | $17,123 |
| Chef | $24,941 | $16,586 |
| Teacher | $23,108 | $15,367 |
| Electrician | $22,310 | $14,836 |
| Plumber | $22,130 | $14,716 |
“vs median” = estimated gross ÷ Hungary's national median gross. Tap a role for the full country-by-country ranking. Regulated professions (medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, teaching) require local credential recognition before you can practise.
Hungary salary estimates · Source: Hungary national median wage (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2026) + WhereNext tax engine · Last verified Jun 22, 2026
Modelled estimate, not survey data. Each profession figure is the country's national median wage scaled by the role's skill premium — a directional model, not a per-role salary survey. Singapore is the exception: its figures are the Ministry of Manpower's June 2025 occupational medians. It is for a mid-level professional and varies widely by employer, seniority, bonus, equity, contract type and tax regime. Net is modelled via WhereNext's tax engine and is not tax or employment advice — verify with an employer or qualified advisor before making decisions.
Where the money goes: CTO / Technology Director in Hungary
Gross pay erodes to take-home after tax, then adjusts for local prices — a mid-level estimate, every step sourced.
Updated · National medians (Eurostat / national stats) · US BLS OEWS May 2024 · World Bank ICP 2021 (PPP)
- Gross$152,841
- Income tax−$51,202
- Net (after tax)$101,639
- Local prices+$112,839
- Real value$214,478
Keep rate 66% · net $101,639 · real value $214,478 (your money goes further here)
| Step | USD/yr | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | $152,841 | Estimated gross for the role. |
| − Income tax & social | −$51,202 | Resident tax brackets; you keep 66%. |
| Net (after tax) | $101,639 | Take-home in nominal USD. |
| + Local prices (PPP) | +$112,839 | Cheaper than the US — your net buys more. |
| Real value (PPP-equiv. net) | $214,478 | What the net is worth in US price terms. |
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Hungary salary questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good salary in Hungary?▾
The national median is about $19,022 gross (~$12,650 after tax) for 2026. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $71,147 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
Which jobs pay the most in Hungary?▾
Among the roles modelled, the highest after-tax pay in Hungary is estimated for cto / technology director, ai engineer, senior software engineer. These are directional estimates — actual pay varies by employer, seniority and sector.
Does WhereNext estimate net salary after tax in Hungary?▾
Yes. Net figures are computed with WhereNext's tax engine using Hungary's domestic resident income tax brackets and social contributions — not expat regimes. Verify your own situation with a qualified advisor.
How reliable are these Hungary salary figures?▾
The national median is primary-sourced (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2026 data). Per-profession figures are a model — the national median × the role's skill premium, not a per-role salary survey — so treat them as a planning guide, not a quote.