As of January 1, 2025, the gross amount of the minimum wage will rise to HUF 290,800, and the gross amount of the guaranteed minimum wage will increase to HUF 348,800, according to Government Decree No. 394/2024. (XII. 12.) published in Issue 127 of the Hungarian Gazette on December 12, 2024.
Minimum Wage 2025
The mandatory minimum amount of base salary (minimum wage) for full-time employees will increase to a gross HUF 290,800 per month from January 1, 2025. For weekly wages, this amount will be HUF 66,860, for daily wages HUF 13,380, and for hourly wages HUF 1,672.
Guaranteed Minimum Wage 2025
For positions requiring at least secondary education or vocational training, the gross guaranteed minimum wage for full-time employees will be HUF 348,800 per month from January 1, 2025. For weekly wages, this amount will be HUF 80,190, for daily wages HUF 16,040, and for hourly wages HUF 2,005.
Changes in Minimum Wage and Guaranteed Minimum Wage Over the Past Years
| Year | Minimum Wage (HUF) | Guaranteed Minimum Wage (HUF) | Minimum Wage Change (%) | Guaranteed Minimum Wage Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 290,800 | 348,800 | 9 | 7 |
| 2024 | 266,800 | 326,000 | 15 | 10 |
| 2023 | 232,000 | 296,400 | 16 | 14 |
| 2022 | 200,000 | 260,000 | 19.47 | 18.72 |
| 2021 | 167,400 | 219,000 | 3.98 | 3.99 |
| 2020 | 161,000 | 210,600 | 8 | 8 |
| 2019 | 149,000 | 195,000 | 8 | 8 |
| 2018 | 138,000 | 180,500 | 8.2 | 12.1 |
| 2017 | 127,500 | 161,000 | 14.9 | 24.8 |
| 2016 | 111,000 | 129,000 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
