Hungary’s gross average wages grew by 7.5% year-on-year to HUF 745,500 in July 2026, accelerating from a three-year low of 7.1% rise in the previous month. Wage growth in the public sector increased to 7.4% from 7.1% in June, while earnings growth also rose to 7.4% from 7.0%. On the other hand, wage growth in the non-profit sector declined by 7.7% from 8.1%. Meanwhile, the regular gross average salary (excluding bonuses, rewards, and monthly special allowances) grew by 7.0% year-on-year to HUF 706,900 in July. Considering the first seven months of the year, average gross wages expanded by 11% compared to the same period a year earlier, reaching HUF 768,800.