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Construction / Building / Installation Average Salaries in Hungary 2024

How much money does a person working in Construction / Building / Installation make in Hungary?


Average Monthly Salary
306,000 HUF
( 3,670,000 HUF yearly)

LOW
125,000
HUF
AVERAGE
306,000
HUF
HIGH
844,000
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 Construction / Building / Installation in Hungary typically earns around 306,000 HUF. Salaries range from 125,000 HUF (lowest average) to 844,000 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 Construction / Building / Installation 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
Construction / Building / Installation
3D Printing Construction Technician294,000 HUF
Adjudicator179,000 HUF
Assembler154,000 HUF
Boat Builder and Shipwright226,000 HUF
Bricklayer129,000 HUF
Building Administrator188,000 HUF
Building Automation Engineer410,000 HUF
Building Contracts Manager664,000 HUF
Building Information Modeling Manager551,000 HUF
Building Inspector177,000 HUF
Building Monitor150,000 HUF
Building Sales Manager624,000 HUF
Building Systems Integration Specialist398,000 HUF
Cabinetmaker161,000 HUF
Carpenter178,000 HUF
Civil Engineer441,000 HUF
Civil Technician214,000 HUF
Concreter138,000 HUF
Construction and Building Inspector182,000 HUF
Construction and Maintenance Manager347,000 HUF
Construction Assistant177,000 HUF
Construction Coordinator255,000 HUF
Construction Data Analyst370,000 HUF
Construction Estimator282,000 HUF
Construction Field Engineer383,000 HUF
Construction General Manager844,000 HUF
Construction Inventory Officer144,000 HUF
Construction Manager810,000 HUF
Construction Operations Manager766,000 HUF
Construction Project Controls Manager601,000 HUF
Construction Project Coordinator471,000 HUF
Construction Project Engineer430,000 HUF
Construction Project Manager773,000 HUF
Construction Project Manager748,000 HUF
Construction Project Planner412,000 HUF
Construction Quality Control Manager596,000 HUF
Construction Robotics Engineer433,000 HUF
Construction Safety Officer282,000 HUF
Construction Superintendent276,000 HUF
Construction Supervisor421,000 HUF
Construction Technical Assistant156,000 HUF
Construction Technical Officer190,000 HUF
Construction Technical Writer181,000 HUF
Construction Technician162,000 HUF
Construction Waste Management Consultant409,000 HUF
Construction Worker139,000 HUF
Crane and Tower Operator161,000 HUF
Crane Operator149,000 HUF
Diesel Mechanic140,000 HUF
Digital Construction Manager478,000 HUF
Draughtsman134,000 HUF
Drywall Installer160,000 HUF
Electrical Draftsman150,000 HUF
Electrical Engineering Supervisor490,000 HUF
Electrical Engineering Technician195,000 HUF
Electrical Supervisor304,000 HUF
Electrician227,000 HUF
Elevator Installer and Repairer197,000 HUF
Engineer439,000 HUF
Excavator Operator153,000 HUF
Field Inspector272,000 HUF
Floor Finisher167,000 HUF
Floor Manager245,000 HUF
Foreman125,000 HUF
Frame and Truss Detailer135,000 HUF
Furniture Finisher145,000 HUF
Gas Technician 134,000 HUF
Handyman138,000 HUF
Health and Safety Coordinator190,000 HUF
Health and Safety Officer204,000 HUF
Installation Manager504,000 HUF
Installer134,000 HUF
Insulation Installer144,000 HUF
Labourer124,000 HUF
Land Surveyor193,000 HUF
Lean Construction Specialist430,000 HUF
Lift Technician148,000 HUF
Maintenance Foreman128,000 HUF
Material Tester219,000 HUF
Model Maker226,000 HUF
Order Picker130,000 HUF
Painter141,000 HUF
Pipe Layer120,000 HUF
Pipe Welder124,000 HUF
Pipefitter120,000 HUF
Plumber157,000 HUF
Prefabrication and Modular Construction Specialist399,000 HUF
Property Coordinator360,000 HUF
Purchasing Manager509,000 HUF
Quantity Estimator277,000 HUF
Quantity Surveyor271,000 HUF
Roof Slater and Tiler128,000 HUF
Sheet Metal Mechanic142,000 HUF
Sheet Metal Worker130,000 HUF
Site Clerk143,000 HUF
Site engineer370,000 HUF
Site Leader682,000 HUF
Stock Controller219,000 HUF
Structural Steel Construction Worker155,000 HUF
Sustainable Materials Engineer421,000 HUF
Technical Draughtsman165,000 HUF
Tender Manager645,000 HUF
Tendering Manager665,000 HUF
Tower Crane Operator145,000 HUF
Wall and Floor Tiler134,000 HUF
Warehouse Manager468,000 HUF
Welder120,000 HUF
Welding Superintendent169,000 HUF


Construction / Building / Installation Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Hungary

Median and salary distribution Hungary Construction / Building / Installation monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
396,000 HUF or more
10% of people earn
327,000 to 396,000 HUF
20% of people earn
175,000 HUF or less
65% of people earn
175,000 to 327,000 HUF
Minimum Salary
125,000 HUF
Median
268,000 HUF
Maximum
844,000 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 Construction / Building / Installation in Hungary range from 125,000 HUF (starting average salary) to 844,000 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 Construction / Building / Installation is 268,000 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 Construction / Building / Installation in Hungary earn less than 210,000 HUF, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 346,000 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 Construction / Building / Installation in Hungary. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 175,000 HUF to 327,000 HUF. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 175,000 HUF mark, while 10% ranged from 327,000 HUF to 396,000 HUF. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 396,000 HUF or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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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 Construction / Building / Installation 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?

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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 Construction / Building / Installation 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 / Construction / Building / Installation / Hungary

Salary comparison by gender Hungary Construction / Building / Installation monthly
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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 Construction / Building / Installation in Hungary, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

Male
314,000 HUF
Female-6%
296,000 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 / Construction / Building / Installation / Hungary

How much are annual salary increments in Hungary for individuals working in Construction / Building / Installation? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Construction / Building / Installation in Hungary are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% every 18 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 17 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Hungary Construction / Building / Installation
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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

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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 / Construction / Building / Installation / Hungary

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Hungary Construction / Building / Installation
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78% of surveyed staff in Construction / Building / Installation reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 22% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 1% to 2% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
22%
No Bonus
78%

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 / Construction / Building / Installation / Hungary


1,770 HUF per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Construction / Building / Installation in Hungary is 1,770 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 Construction / Building / Installation 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
Budapest310,000 HUF
Debrecen291,000 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 Construction / Building / Installation in Hungary?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 268,000 HUF and 346,000 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 Construction / Building / Installation in Hungary ranges from 125,000 HUF to 210,000 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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