Net earnings stood at HUF 483,000, also up 7.7% year-over-year, while real earnings rose 3.2% amid a 4.4% increase in consumer prices over the same period.
The data suggests that wage growth continues to outpace inflation, albeit modestly, providing some relief to households still adjusting to the high-cost environment of recent years.
Median gross earnings were reported at HUF 562,300, and median net earnings at HUF 391,200 — up 7.9% and 8.2% year-on-year, respectively — highlighting that wage increases are not confined to the top of the income distribution.
Regular gross earnings, excluding bonuses and premiums, rose even faster, increasing by 8.6% to HUF 660,000. Across sectors, the budgetary sector saw the largest annual growth in regular gross earnings, up 9.8% to HUF 656,400, followed by the non-profit sector, up 9.1% to HUF 691,800. The business sector also recorded solid wage growth of 8.1%, reaching HUF 657,700.
From January through May 2025, the average gross earnings reached HUF 690,500, while net earnings stood at HUF 474,500, both showing a 9% and 8.9% increase, respectively, compared to the same period of 2024.
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