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Pilot Average Salary in Hungary 2024

How much money does a person working as Pilot make in Hungary?


Average Monthly Salary
797,000 HUF
( 9,560,000 HUF yearly)

LOW
430,000
HUF
AVERAGE
797,000
HUF
HIGH
1,200,000
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 as Pilot in Hungary typically earns around 797,000 HUF. Salaries range from 430,000 HUF (lowest) to 1,200,000 HUF (highest).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Pilot salaries in Hungary vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.



Pilot Pay Scale and Salaries in Hungary

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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
710,000 HUF or more
10% of people earn
636,000 to 710,000 HUF
20% of people earn
473,000 HUF or less
65% of people earn
473,000 to 636,000 HUF
Minimum Salary
430,000
HUF
Median
712,000
HUF
Maximum
1,200,000
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 for the position Pilot in Hungary range from 430,000 HUF (starting salary) to 1,200,000 HUF (maximum salary). It should be noted that the given figure is not the legally mandated minimum wage; rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that included thousands of participants and professionals from all regions of the country.

  • Median Salary

    With a median salary of 712,000 HUF, half of the professionals who work as Pilot in Hungary earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more. The median salary denotes the middle value of salaries. Ideally, you would want to belong to the group earning more than the median salary, located on the right side of the salary distribution graph.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    The median is closely associated with two other values known as the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution chart, it can be determined that 25% of professionals employed as Pilot in Hungary earn less than 596,000 HUF, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 804,000 HUF while 25% earn more.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    To provide a better understanding of expected salaries, we categorized the frequently occurring salaries into different ranges. This approach provides a more precise representation of salary distribution for the job title Pilot in Hungary compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 473,000 HUF to 636,000 HUF. About 20% of salaries are below the 473,000 HUF mark, while 10% fall within the range of 636,000 HUF to 710,000 HUF. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 710,000 HUF.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Pilot / Hungary

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
500,000 HUF
2 - 5 Years+26%
631,000 HUF
5 - 10 Years+32%
832,000 HUF
10 - 15 Years+18%
979,000 HUF
15 - 20 Years+11%
1,080,000 HUF
20+ Years+6%
1,150,000 HUF
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by years of experience monthly Hungary Pilot
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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. We broke down salaries by experience level for people working as Pilot and this is what we found.


All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

Employees with less than two years of experience earn approximately 500,000 HUF.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 631,000 HUF, 26% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 832,000 HUF, 32% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, professionals whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 979,000 HUF, 18% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 1,080,000 HUF, 11% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 1,150,000 HUF, 6% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

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.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary Comparison By Education / Pilot / Hungary

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Pilot.

Certificate or Diploma
631,000 HUF
Bachelor's Degree+32%
832,000 HUF
Master's Degree+37%
1,140,000 HUF
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
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We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down salaries by education level for the position Pilot in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: Certificate or Diploma

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 631,000 HUF.


Level 2: Bachelor's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 832,000 HUF, 32% more than the previous level.


Level 3: Master's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 1,140,000 HUF, 37% more than the previous level.



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.

You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you 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 the theory. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.


Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Education Level
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Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Pilot / 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? For the people who work as Pilot in Hungary, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

Male
818,000 HUF
Female-6%
772,000 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 / Pilot / Hungary

How much are annual salary increments in Hungary for individuals working as Pilot? How often do employees get salary raises?

Individuals working as Pilot in Hungary are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 13% every 18 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 17 months.

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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

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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 / Pilot / Hungary

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Hungary Pilot
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24% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 76% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 6% to 7% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
76%
No Bonus
24%

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.

Average Hourly Wage / Pilot / Hungary


4,600 HUF per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Pilot in Hungary is 4,600 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 as Pilot in Hungary is 2,480 HUF. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense-100%
Aeronautical Engineer488,000 HUF-39%
Aerospace Engineer610,000 HUF-23%
Aerospace Technician439,000 HUF-45%
Air Crew Member307,000 HUF-61%
Air Crew Officer328,000 HUF-59%
Air Traffic Assistant283,000 HUF-64%
Air Traffic Controller523,000 HUF-34%
Air Traffic Management Automation Engineer550,000 HUF-31%
Aircraft 3D Printing Technician449,000 HUF-44%
Aircraft Assembler254,000 HUF-68%
Aircraft Body Repairer224,000 HUF-72%
Aircraft Cabin Interior Designer525,000 HUF-34%
Aircraft Captain795,000 HUF-0%
Aircraft Cybersecurity Specialist583,000 HUF-27%
Aircraft Electrician265,000 HUF-67%
Aircraft Electronics Techician267,000 HUF-66%
Aircraft Engineer477,000 HUF-40%
Aircraft Fueler221,000 HUF-72%
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer442,000 HUF-45%
Aircraft Maintenance Manager770,000 HUF-3%
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor504,000 HUF-37%
Aircraft Maintenance Technician222,000 HUF-72%
Aircraft Mechanic248,000 HUF-69%
Aircraft Pilot826,000 HUF+4%
Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer244,000 HUF-69%
Aircraft Quality Assurance658,000 HUF-17%
Aircraft Rigging Assembler243,000 HUF-70%
Aircraft Service Technician228,000 HUF-71%
Airfield Management Specialist733,000 HUF-8%
Airfield Operations Specialist550,000 HUF-31%
Airline Augmented Reality Developer437,000 HUF-45%
Airline Cabin Crew491,000 HUF-38%
Airline Copilot531,000 HUF-33%
Airline Customer Experience Designer515,000 HUF-35%
Airline Data Analyst488,000 HUF-39%
Airline Pilot813,000 HUF+2%
Airlines Sales Director973,000 HUF+22%
Airlines Sales Manager859,000 HUF+8%
Airlines Structural Assembler206,000 HUF-74%
Airport Services Agent321,000 HUF-60%
Airport Services Manager985,000 HUF+24%
Airport Services Supervisor543,000 HUF-32%
Airport Sustainability Manager637,000 HUF-20%
Assistant Aircraft Mechanic213,000 HUF-73%
Autonomous Air Taxi Coordinator315,000 HUF-60%
Aviation Analyst636,000 HUF-20%
Aviation Biofuel Specialist531,000 HUF-33%
Aviation Engineer517,000 HUF-35%
Aviation Inspector553,000 HUF-31%
Aviation Manager988,000 HUF+24%
Aviation Operations Controller544,000 HUF-32%
Aviation Resources Manager848,000 HUF+6%
Aviation Safety Assistant282,000 HUF-65%
Aviation Safety Manager930,000 HUF+17%
Aviation Safety Officer500,000 HUF-37%
Aviation Security Specialist608,000 HUF-24%
Aviation Sustainability Consultant673,000 HUF-16%
Aviation Technician225,000 HUF-72%
Aviation Training Specialist527,000 HUF-34%
Cargo and Freight Agent214,000 HUF-73%
Cargo Executive437,000 HUF-45%
Chief Pilot842,000 HUF+6%
Drone Compliance Officer462,000 HUF-42%
Drone Delivery Specialist409,000 HUF-49%
Drone Emergency Response Coordinator378,000 HUF-53%
Drone Engineer407,000 HUF-49%
Drone Event Coordinator417,000 HUF-48%
Drone Fleet Manager536,000 HUF-33%
Drone Geospatial Analyst495,000 HUF-38%
Drone Infrastructure Engineer522,000 HUF-35%
Drone Inspection Specialist448,000 HUF-44%
Drone Inspector436,000 HUF-45%
Drone Insurance Underwriter373,000 HUF-53%
Drone Light Show Choreographer410,000 HUF-49%
Drone Operator / Pilot328,000 HUF-59%
Drone Payload Specialist369,000 HUF-54%
Drone Pilot Instructor401,000 HUF-50%
Drone Security Specialist454,000 HUF-43%
Drone Software Engineer424,000 HUF-47%
Drone Surveyor357,000 HUF-55%
Drone Technician294,000 HUF-63%
Drone Traffic Controller312,000 HUF-61%
Drone Traffic Management Specialist456,000 HUF-43%
Drone Traffic Safety Engineer434,000 HUF-46%
Drone Videographer380,000 HUF-52%
First Officer356,000 HUF-55%
Fleet Controller764,000 HUF-4%
Fleet Management Officer345,000 HUF-57%
Flight Attendant322,000 HUF-60%
Flight Planner437,000 HUF-45%
Flight Scheduler391,000 HUF-51%
Flight Simulation Engineer436,000 HUF-45%
Freight and Cargo Inspector341,000 HUF-57%
Helicopter Pilot523,000 HUF-34%
Loading Bridge Operator205,000 HUF-74%
Pilot797,000 HUF+0%
Ramp Agent207,000 HUF-74%
Reservations Sales Agent262,000 HUF-67%
Safety and Quality Specialist462,000 HUF-42%
Test Pilot563,000 HUF-29%
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator367,000 HUF-54%
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technician344,000 HUF-57%
Virtual / Augmented Reality Flight Simulator Designer445,000 HUF-44%

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Budapest912,000 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 for the job title Pilot in Hungary?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 712,000 HUF and 804,000 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 a careers like Pilot in Hungary ranges from 430,000 HUF to 596,000 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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