Monthly minimum wage in Hungary
Hungary: Monthly minimum wage was 322,800 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Monthly minimum wage in Hungary, 1995–2026
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2026, monthly minimum wage in Hungary stood at 322,800. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.0% on the previous year and up 190.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, monthly minimum wage in Hungary peaked at 322,800 in 2026 and was at its lowest, 12,200, in 1995.
Hungary ranks 16th of 173 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Monthly minimum wage in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 12,200 | — |
| 1996 | 14,500 | +18.9% |
| 1997 | 17,000 | +17.2% |
| 1998 | 19,500 | +14.7% |
| 1999 | 22,500 | +15.4% |
| 2000 | 25,500 | +13.3% |
| 2001 | 40,000 | +56.9% |
| 2002 | 50,000 | +25.0% |
| 2003 | 50,000 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 53,000 | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 57,000 | +7.5% |
| 2006 | 62,500 | +9.6% |
| 2007 | 65,500 | +4.8% |
| 2008 | 69,000 | +5.3% |
| 2009 | 71,500 | +3.6% |
| 2010 | 73,500 | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 78,000 | +6.1% |
| 2012 | 93,000 | +19.2% |
| 2013 | 98,000 | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 101,500 | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 105,000 | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 111,000 | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 127,500 | +14.9% |
| 2018 | 138,000 | +8.2% |
| 2019 | 149,000 | +8.0% |
| 2020 | 161,000 | +8.1% |
| 2021 | 167,400 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 200,000 | +19.5% |
| 2023 | 232,000 | +16.0% |
| 2024 | 266,800 | +15.0% |
| 2025 | 290,800 | +9.0% |
| 2026 | 322,800 | +11.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17,140 | 12,200 | 22,500 | 5 |
| 2000s | 54,400 | 25,500 | 71,500 | 10 |
| 2010s | 107,450 | 73,500 | 149,000 | 10 |
| 2020s | 234,400 | 161,000 | 322,800 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 13 Iceland 425,985 compare
- 14 Costa Rica 358,609 compare
- 15 Iraq 350,000 compare
- 17 Argentina 271,571 compare
- 18 Madagascar 262,880 compare
- 19 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 183,950 compare
More work & labour data for Hungary
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.2145 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1929 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.237 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.21 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.1776 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 6,774 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,505 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 3,653 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 3,807 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 7,461 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is monthly minimum wage in Hungary?
- Monthly minimum wage in Hungary was 322,800 in 2026, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest monthly minimum wage recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 322,800 in 2026.
- What is the lowest monthly minimum wage recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,200 in 1995.
- How does Hungary rank for monthly minimum wage?
- Hungary ranks 16th out of 173 countries with data for 2026.
- Is monthly minimum wage rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 190.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Monthly minimum wage (Local currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Data refer to the minimum monthly earnings of all employees as of December 31st of each year. Minimum wages are not reported for countries for which collective bargaining is in place for minimum wages. In cases where a national minimum wage is not mandated, the minimum wage in place in the capital or major city is used. In some cases, an average of multiple regional minimum wages is used. In countries where the minimum wage is set at the sectoral level or occupational level, the minimum wage for manufacturing or unskilled workers is generally applied. Data are converted to U.S. dollars as the common currency, using exchange rates or purchasing power parity (PPP) rates rates for private consumption expenditures. The latter series allows for international comparisons by taking account of the differences in relative prices between countries. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.