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Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Average Salaries in Hungary 2024

How much money does a person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering make in Hungary?


Average Monthly Salary
340,000 HUF
( 4,080,000 HUF yearly)

LOW
125,000
HUF
AVERAGE
340,000
HUF
HIGH
917,000
HUF
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Hungary typically earns around 340,000 HUF. Salaries range from 125,000 HUF (lowest average) to 917,000 HUF (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering domain in Hungary exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
Airbnb Property Manager527,000 HUF
All Rounder180,000 HUF
Assistant Executive Housekeeper141,000 HUF
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller270,000 HUF
Assistant Food and Beverage Director607,000 HUF
Assistant Hospitality Manager627,000 HUF
Assistant Storekeeper120,000 HUF
Assistant Tour Manager288,000 HUF
Baker and Pastrycook160,000 HUF
Bakery Manager356,000 HUF
Bakery Superintendent229,000 HUF
Banquet Captain183,000 HUF
Banquet Manager242,000 HUF
Banquet Server157,000 HUF
Bar Attendant152,000 HUF
Bar Manager317,000 HUF
Bar Supervisor218,000 HUF
Barista186,000 HUF
Bartender179,000 HUF
Bellman147,000 HUF
Beverage Manager364,000 HUF
Bistro Attendant152,000 HUF
Buffet Chef271,000 HUF
Buffet Host147,000 HUF
Buffet Manager329,000 HUF
Butcher and Slaughterer123,000 HUF
Cafeteria Assistant166,000 HUF
Cafeteria Manager280,000 HUF
Cafeteria Supervisor214,000 HUF
Cake Decorator174,000 HUF
Casino Shift Manager510,000 HUF
Chain Store Customer Support256,000 HUF
Chef282,000 HUF
Chef De Cuisine420,000 HUF
Club Manager532,000 HUF
Cluster Director680,000 HUF
Cluster Revenue Manager532,000 HUF
Cocktail Server153,000 HUF
Coffee Shop Manager508,000 HUF
Concierge146,000 HUF
Confectionery Baker167,000 HUF
Conference and Sales Coordinator273,000 HUF
Conference Services Manager342,000 HUF
Cook242,000 HUF
Corporate Sous Chef420,000 HUF
Corporate Travel Consultant440,000 HUF
Croupier206,000 HUF
Culinary Assistant138,000 HUF
Culinary Associate137,000 HUF
Culinary Tour Guide363,000 HUF
Demi Chef300,000 HUF
Dietary Aide280,000 HUF
Dining Room Supervisor254,000 HUF
Dishwasher113,000 HUF
Duty Manager347,000 HUF
Events Coordinator227,000 HUF
Executive Chef325,000 HUF
Executive Pastry Chef266,000 HUF
Fast Food Cook228,000 HUF
Fast Food Shift Supervisor240,000 HUF
Fine Dining Cook402,000 HUF
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef405,000 HUF
Fleet Manager727,000 HUF
Food and Beverage Manager551,000 HUF
Food and Beverage Trend Analyst384,000 HUF
Food Consultant452,000 HUF
Food Photographer306,000 HUF
Food Policy Analyst410,000 HUF
Food Safety Auditor381,000 HUF
Food Safety Compliance Manager440,000 HUF
Food Safety Coordinator333,000 HUF
Food Server154,000 HUF
Food Service Director578,000 HUF
Food Service Manager613,000 HUF
Food Service Sales373,000 HUF
Food Service Worker149,000 HUF
Food Stylist246,000 HUF
Food Sustainability Consultant433,000 HUF
Front Desk Agent169,000 HUF
Front Desk Clerk167,000 HUF
Front Office Manager328,000 HUF
Gastronomy Consultant325,000 HUF
Guest Service Executive472,000 HUF
Guest Service Representative204,000 HUF
Head Chef 335,000 HUF
Head Concierge224,000 HUF
Hospitality Director896,000 HUF
Hospitality Technology Specialist352,000 HUF
Hostess / Host179,000 HUF
Hotel Desk Clerk173,000 HUF
Hotel Maid126,000 HUF
Hotel Manager874,000 HUF
Hotel Revenue Manager496,000 HUF
Hotel Sales Manager634,000 HUF
Hotel Service Supervisor490,000 HUF
Hotel Staff152,000 HUF
Inventory Coordinator181,000 HUF
Kitchen Manager297,000 HUF
Kitchen Staff163,000 HUF
Kitchen Supervisor251,000 HUF
Line Cook269,000 HUF
Luggage Porter120,000 HUF
Molecular Gastronomist424,000 HUF
Motel Manager488,000 HUF
Pastry Chef238,000 HUF
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant166,000 HUF
Personal Chef341,000 HUF
Production Operator243,000 HUF
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator265,000 HUF
Receptionist176,000 HUF
Regional Restaurant Manager684,000 HUF
Restaurant Manager582,000 HUF
Restaurant Server143,000 HUF
Room Reservations Manager573,000 HUF
Room Service Manager544,000 HUF
Sous Chef310,000 HUF
Special Events Coordinator355,000 HUF
Supervisor of Food Services400,000 HUF
Sustainable Catering Coordinator349,000 HUF
Sustainable Tourism Consultant383,000 HUF
Tour Consultant415,000 HUF
Tour Guide292,000 HUF
Tour Manager374,000 HUF
Travel Agent299,000 HUF
Travel Consultant400,000 HUF
Virtual / Augmented Reality Tourism Specialist361,000 HUF
Waiter / Waitress149,000 HUF
Wedding Planner448,000 HUF


Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Hungary

Median and salary distribution Hungary Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
455,000 HUF or more
10% of people earn
373,000 to 455,000 HUF
20% of people earn
194,000 HUF or less
65% of people earn
194,000 to 373,000 HUF
Minimum Salary
125,000 HUF
Median
317,000 HUF
Maximum
917,000 HUF




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Hungary range from 125,000 HUF (starting average salary) to 917,000 HUF (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering is 317,000 HUF, implying that half of the workforce in Hungary earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Hungary earn less than 244,000 HUF, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 409,000 HUF, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Hungary. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 194,000 HUF to 373,000 HUF. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 194,000 HUF mark, while 10% ranged from 373,000 HUF to 455,000 HUF. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 455,000 HUF or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Hungary having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

Salary Comparison By Education
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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Hungary, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Hungary costs anywhere from 2,470,000 HUF to 7,420,000 HUF and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Hungary

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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Hungary, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 8%.

Male
353,000 HUF
Female-7%
328,000 HUF
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Hungary for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Hungary

How much are annual salary increments in Hungary for individuals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Hungary are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 16 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 17 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Hungary Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Hungary / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Hungary
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Hungary is 6%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Hungary

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Hungary Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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71% of surveyed staff in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 29% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 4% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
29%
No Bonus
71%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Hungary


1,960 HUF per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Hungary is 1,960 HUF.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Hungary is 720 HUF. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Budapest344,000 HUF
Debrecen323,000 HUF

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Hungary is 9% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
476,000 HUF
Public Sector+9%
518,000 HUF
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Hungary?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 317,000 HUF and 409,000 HUF. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Hungary ranges from 125,000 HUF to 244,000 HUF. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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