Understanding IT salaries in Hungary is crucial for companies looking to hire or expand in the region. Whether you're setting up a local team, working with remote talent, or benchmarking compensation for competitive offers, having access to salary data ensures informed decisions.
This guide compiles salary reports, calculators, and industry-specific insights from trusted sources, helping businesses navigate the Hungarian IT job market.
IT Salary Guides by Recruitment Agencies
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COMPANY |
PUBLISHED |
URL |
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Bluebird |
Yearly |
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CPL |
n/a |
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Enloyd |
Yearly |
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Grafton |
Yearly |
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Hays |
Yearly |
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MP Solutions | 2025 | |
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Randstad |
- |
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Reed | n/a |
IT Salaries on Job Portals
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JOB PORTAL |
PUBLISHED |
URL |
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Glassdoor |
- |
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NoFluffJobs |
Yearly, quarterly and ad hoc reports |
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Profession |
- |
IT Salary Data by Domain
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AREA |
PUBLISHER |
PUBLISHED |
URL |
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Data |
BI Consulting |
2021, 2023, 2025 |
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UX |
UX Budapest |
2014, 2017, 2022 |
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Startup |
Day One Capital |
Yearly |
Other IT Market Reports and Salary Calculators
Magyar IT-piaci riport 2022 — DevQuarterly
Fizetési felmérés | fizetések áttekintése | Magyarország (fizetesek.hu)
Adminisztratív Adatbázisok Egyesítése 2023 (diplomantul.hu)
Stackoverflow 2024 Developer Survey (respondants * Hungary: 395; 0,7%)
Tax Office (NAV) salary data
The Hungarian Central Statistical Office publishes the full-time gross earnings every year since 2019 based on data of the National Tax and Costums Administration and the Hungarian State Treasury. The data is grouped by age and occupation.
Relevant occupation codes in IT: 2041-2159
Fresh data is here.
Optimize Your IT Hiring in Hungary with Data-Driven Market Insights
For foreign companies entering the Hungarian IT market, data-driven recruitment is key to attracting and retaining top talent. Relying on up-to-date salary benchmarks from industry reports, job portals, and thematic studies can help you offer competitive compensation while optimizing hiring costs.
To enhance your talent strategy, consider combining salary insights with real-time market trends and local expertise. Investing in the right data sources will not only streamline your hiring process but also strengthen your employer brand in a competitive tech landscape.
At Laurence & Company Talent Partners, we provide in-depth market intelligence on the Hungarian IT job market, helping businesses make informed hiring decisions with confidence. Whether you need salary benchmarks, talent availability insights, or customized reports tailored to your hiring needs, we can support your recruitment strategy with data-driven expertise.
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Last updated: 14/04/2025