Employer cost in Hungary at different salaries
| Salary level | Gross salary | Employer SSC | Total employer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67% of AW | 5,665,176 HUF | 13.0% | 6,401,649 HUF |
| 100% of AW | 8,455,487 HUF | 13.0% | 9,554,701 HUF |
| 167% of AW | 14,120,664 HUF | 13.0% | 15,956,350 HUF |
Worked example
The OECD average wage in Hungary for 2025 is 8,455,487 HUF (about $45,967 in US-dollar purchasing power). On top of that salary the employer pays social security contributions of 13.0%, or 1,099,213 HUF. That brings the statutory total to 9,554,701 HUF a year (796,225 HUF a month), or 4,594 HUF per hour at 2,080 hours. In 2024 the rate at the average wage was 13.0%, so it was essentially unchanged. The rate stays at about 13.0% even at 167% of the average wage, so it scales with pay.
Hungary ranks #22 of 38 OECD countries for employer contributions at the average wage (OECD average: 16.6%).
Sources: OECD Taxing Wages 2025, comparative indicators (single worker, no children; average wage as defined by the OECD for each country) and OECD, Non-tax compulsory payments as an additional burden on labour income in 2025 (Tables 5 and 6) for mandatory pension and insurance payments that are not classed as taxes, such as Australian superannuation. Model estimates: voluntary benefits, local caps and sector-specific schemes are not included.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an employee cost in Hungary?
At the OECD average wage of 8,455,487 HUF, about 9,554,701 HUF a year including 13.0% employer social security (2025).
What are employer social security contributions in Hungary?
About 13.0% of gross pay at the average wage, 13.0% at 67% and 13.0% at 167% of it (OECD model).