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Currency

Hungarian Forint (HUF)

Language

Hungarian

Minimum wage

~HUF 300,000/month (confirm latest)

Employment cost

10–20%+ employer social costs

Working hours

40 hours per week

TAX

Flat 15% income tax + contributions

Probation period

Up to 3 months

Paid leave days

20–30+ days/year

Hiring in Hungary

Hungary provides a cost-effective EU workforce, especially in manufacturing, logistics, IT, and shared services. Employers must follow the Hungarian Labour Code, which defines rules for working time, leave, probation, and termination.

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Note: Information is general only and not legal advice.

Employment Contract

Contracts must be in writing and include job role, place of work, salary (in HUF), working hours, benefits, notice terms, and start date.

Types of Employment:

  • Indefinite-term (default)
  • Fixed-term (limited renewals)
  • Part-time
  • Temporary agency work

Notice periods: Base 30 days, increasing with seniority. Collective agreements may extend this.

Termination: Must be justified when employer-initiated—performance, misconduct, or redundancy. Fixed-term contracts end on expiration unless renewed.

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Note: Always check the latest Hungarian Labour Code.

Employee Benefits

Hungary mandates several statutory benefits, with employers commonly offering additional perks to remain competitive.

Mandatory benefits include:

  • 20–30+ days paid annual leave
  • Public holidays
  • Sick pay (employer + social security)
  • Maternity & parental benefits
  • Social security (pension, health, unemployment)

Common perks:

  • SZÉP card / fringe benefits
  • Supplemental health insurance
  • Commuting allowance
  • Meal vouchers

Leave Policies:

  • Base 20 vacation days, increasing with age & children
  • 15 days employer-paid sick leave
  • 24 weeks maternity leave
  • Paternity leave (expanded recently)
  • Extended parental leave with childcare benefits
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Note: Details depend on age, children, agreements & statutory updates.

Taxes in Hungary

Hungary applies a flat personal income tax on employment income.

Employees pay:

  • 15% flat income tax
  • Employee social contributions
  • Health insurance contributions

Tax credits may apply for families and children.

Note: Always check updated tax rules before payroll processing.

Payroll in Hungary

Payroll Frequency: Monthly

Payroll Currency: HUF

Employers must:

  • Withhold 15% PIT + employee contributions
  • Pay employer social taxes
  • Report payroll to NAV
  • Provide payslips
  • Maintain payroll records
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Work Permits & Visas for Hungary

Non-EU/EEA citizens typically require:

  • Single Permit (residence + work)
  • EU Blue Card for highly skilled workers

Processing takes several weeks to months.

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EOR & PEO Services in Hungary

An Employer of Record (EOR) in Hungary enables fast, compliant hiring without opening a Hungarian legal entity.

An EOR in Hungary can:

  • Hire employees on your behalf
  • Provide compliant employment contracts
  • Manage payroll, tax & social contributions
  • Handle statutory filings & HR compliance
  • Support onboarding → termination

PEO Services:

  • HR administration
  • Payroll & benefits management
  • Compliance documentation
  • Employee lifecycle support
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A Hungary payroll calculator shows net pay, employer social contribution cost, and total employment cost.

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Frequently Asked Questions

By acting as the legal employer, running payroll, and handling compliance while you manage daily work.

Regulated working time, minimum annual leave, notice periods, and social security coverage.

Monthly in HUF via bank transfer, with tax and contributions withheld.

Use an EOR/PEO if you don’t yet have a local entity; otherwise hire directly with a compliant contract.

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