Salary Guide

2021
Hungary

reedglobal.hu
Contents
About REED  
3 Human Resources 18

Introduction  
4 Multilingual Shared Services 20

Our survey says...   7 Sales & Marketing 24

Accountancy & Finance 11 Technology 26

Business Support 14 Why choose REED? 28

Engineering 16

Why use REED’s salary guide?

The full picture in Hungary Important developments Fantastic

This guide covers salaries for some
of the most popular roles across seven
specialist industries in the country, at
all seniorities, providing you with the
knowledge you need to attract and
retain the best talent or benchmark
your own salary.
highlighted
We have highlighted the most
interesting developments
and market trends across
our specialisms.
expert insight
Our local industry experts
have provided key insight
into their sector.

Hungary |  2 
About
REED is the world’s largest family-run recruitment
company and one of the world’s largest
recruitment brands.
Our brand message is simple: “Love Mondays” – at the heart of
this message is the Reed family’s firmly held belief that everyone
should be able to find fulfilling work. Our business values align with
those of our founding family: we are fair, open and honest, we take
ownership, and we work together.

REED’s purpose is “Improving lives through work”. We believe in

building businesses for the benefit of society and we’re proud to
make a positive difference to people’s lives. Every time that we
place someone new into a new role, we improve their life.

Founded by Sir Alec Reed CBE, the first REED office was opened
in Hounslow, West London, in 1960. Sir Alec was a pioneer of
specialist recruitment services, fundamentally changing the UK
recruitment market forever.

REED became the first high street recruitment company in the UK

to have a presence on the internet in 1995. Reed.co.uk is the UK’s
number one job site, and has become one of Europe’s biggest job
boards, being used by 85% of the UK’s top 100 recruitment firms.

By working with REED, you are working with more than just a
recruitment company. We take our social impact very seriously.
In 1989 The Reed Foundation – a charity set up by REED and
the company’s single biggest shareholder (18%) – invested
over £1 million of charitable funds to establish Ethiopiaid and
Womankind Worldwide.

And in 2007, the BigGive.org.uk, a non-profit match-funding

platform was launched – allowing charities to fundraise and
donations from supporters to be doubled. Since then, The Big
Give has raised over £130 million for charity. Our passion for
philanthropy sees REED co-members work one day a week
for charity, and every customer contributes to these causes
by simply working with us.

Every time we find someone a job, we create opportunities

for both the recruit and their new organisation to innovate
and grow. Over the last seven decades, REED has grown
organically through continual innovation and first-class service.

In 2008, this organic growth included taking our family values

global, opening offices in Turkey, Malta, Czech Republic,
Hungary, and South Korea.

Return to contents Hungary | 3 

An introduction
from James Reed
Last year, you will agree, was a year like no other.
We are living in an unpredictable time, with huge
changes in just about all sectors across the globe.

Many jobs are in high demand and salaries for
sought-after roles continue to rise – that’s why
referencing our guides continues to be important, so
that you can secure the talented professionals you will
need for your organisation to flourish in the future.
Many jobs that existed at the start of 2020 no
longer exist in 2021. The jobs market is on a journey
of great change and this has been accelerated by the
pandemic. Many new and as yet unrecognisable jobs
will emerge in the decade ahead.

There is now hope that progress with vaccines and
testing for COVID-19 will enable the economy to revive
and grow this year.
This is an excellent time to recruit. There are many
highly skilled and capable people available at the
moment. We have successfully hired some for our
own business and are ideally placed to help you do
the same.
More people are looking to move jobs in 2021.
My expectation is that this will be a very busy year in
the labour market. However, the competition will be
fierce, both for hirers and applicants. For this reason,
it is important to pitch your salaries correctly and I very
much hope this guide will be helpful to you.
My hope is that 2021 will be a year of great
rejuvenation for everyone. There will certainly be
many opportunities to make a difference. And there’s
no time like the present to ask, “what’s next?”.
Whichever way you and your organisation choose to
go, please remember that REED is here to help and
support you along the way.
My very best wishes for the year ahead.
James Reed
CEO and Chairman,
REED

Return to contents Hungary |  4 

Hungary embraces
technological change
“ The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the world, affecting not
only the way we work but also the way we live.
Luckily, in Hungary, the majority of the country’s economic
infrastructure has not been impacted by the crisis. However,
Rita Cseke the pace of production has slowed down greatly.
Area Manager
REED
Connect with Rita
on LinkedIn
The biggest change since the onset of the pandemic
is the way in which we work. The move to working
remotely almost overnight meant many businesses
in Hungary slowed, or even completely froze, any
recruitment activity to enable them to adapt to working
virtually. Each industry and business responded
differently; some stopped recruiting, some reduced
working hours, and some were completely unaffected.
What we do know about the pandemic is that it has
certainly made businesses reflect on their stability,
and futureproof themselves from other possible risks.
Business support centres (BSCs), which are already
known for their centralised, standardised operations
and digital solutions, were able to adapt quickly
and provided the same quality of service to customers
remotely. But those companies which support
manufacturing, supply chains, or who are strictly
connected to tourism, were adversely affected due
to the slowdown in business.
For most companies, remote working remains an
ongoing learning experience – this will certainly
continue during the first part of the year, as many are
still finding their feet and adapting to change. The BSC
sector is one of leaders in this respect, and businesses
should look to the sector for best practice ideas.
Changes on the horizon
Over the next 12 months, the need for remote
working will increase, and our dependency on digital
technologies will follow suit, which means the way
we consume technology and business services will
change – whether this will last after the pandemic ends
remains to be seen.
Return to contents
Many shared service companies are already leveraging
remote working. They are automating most of their
rule-based processes with robotic process automation
(RPA), such as data entry, reconciliation, data transfer,
report generation, data processing, archiving and data
mapping. I think over the next year we could see other
businesses adopt more automation and AI to replace
basic admin functions.
In the last five years, we have seen steady year-on-year
growth in IT recruitment, a trend which I am sure will
continue. Technology is an emerging market in Hungary
whose growth has been accelerated by the pandemic.
At present, candidates in the IT sector have more
choice than employers, making it a candidate-driven
market. The competition for talent between businesses
is fierce; those who are quicker at hiring can secure the
best professionals in the field. This makes engaging
candidates the biggest challenge for companies in
the sector. On top of this, because of the coronavirus,
IT professionals are cautious. Those currently in roles
are looking for stability and are not looking jeopardise
their job security.
As service providers and BSCs have moved processes
into the country, we have seen demand for finance and
accounting professionals increase.
And, as manufacturing and production companies have
restarted production, albeit slowly, we have also seen
an increased need for those in the skilled blue-collar
market, for roles such as technicians in welding and
injection moulding.
Hungary remains competitive in the global market.
Political stability in the country, low taxes, investment
and development in infrastructure, combined with
Hungary |  5 
controlled energy costs, makes us an attractive
investment destination. The country is also seeing
further investment in the electric car market which
brings new opportunities – not only for the car
manufacturing sector itself but also for those
who manufacture components. At the end of last
year, BMW announced its first exclusively electric
manufacturing site will be built in Debrecen.
As a country we are at least two years ahead of the
European Union average when looking at digitalisation.
All of the above adds to the country’s appeal for both
new and existing business.
It is hard to predict what we will see in 2021, as so
much relies on the COVID-19 situation, the vaccination
programme rollout and global reactions to the
pandemic. We hope that a vaccination rollout across
the country will see an end to the spread of infection,
which will allow us to return to some ‘normality’.
Return to contents
Salaries and benefits
The pandemic has not only changed the way we
work, but also what many professionals are looking
for from the work they do. During 2021, most
candidates will be prioritising job safety, home
office options and flexibility.
Companies who have managed their workforces and
‘behaved’ well during the pandemic – communicating,
remaining flexible and understanding – will have laid
good foundations for the year ahead. Those who
have not had their employees’ best interests at heart
may find that, as the economy stabilises, they are
faced with a high staff turnover, and potentially, a
damaged reputation.
There is a growing demand for talented qualified
professionals across the country – and as candidates
have become aware of this fact, they have increased
their expectations when it comes to not only the salary
on offer, but also the additional benefits that come
alongside it.
While offering a good salary is still the most attractive
facet to all professionals looking for work, businesses
failing to offer a competitive ‘extras’ package and
job security alongside it will more than likely lose
out on top quality professionals to their competitors.
Several benefits that can influence a candidate’s
decision when choosing a job are:
• A strong bonus system – a monthly/quarterly/yearly
bonus and/or loyalty bonus
• Healthcare – including Medicover, health insurance,
AYCM
• Flexible working hours and home office opportunities
(minimum 1– 2 days per week)
• Innovative and high quality tech (multiple screens,
Apple/Mac products)
• Professional and personal development opportunities
(financial support to get certifications)
• Opportunities to work abroad
• Company car (management level and above)
Company culture also plays a big part in talent
attraction. If you can demonstrate to candidates that
you have lots of benefits to offer in terms of facilities,
such as a good cafeteria, relaxation and gaming room,
”
as well as the latest technology – then you are also
likely to be more attractive as an employer.
Our survey says...
Consultants in Reed Hungary conducted a snap survey of professionals in
late 2020. The survey examined how businesses had been impacted by the
pandemic, and asked professionals about pay, the benefits they received
versus the benefits they desired, and whether there had been any changes
to the way they recruited.

COVID-19’s lessened impact in Hungary

Surprisingly, responses in Hungary indicated that COVID-19 has not greatly impacted businesses, especially
compared to other countries where REED has surveyed professionals about the pandemic. While 40% still said
that the virus had a negative effect on their business, this was only slightly higher than the number who said
there had been no impact (38%), with the remaining 22% believing it has had a positive influence.

Did the COVID-19 pandemic had a negative or positive effect on your company?

38% 22%
No impact Positive

40%
Negative

Did your company make redundancies Did your organisation use government
because of the pandemic? funding for support during the pandemic?

21% 19% 38% 17%

Not sure Yes Not sure Yes

45%
60% No
No

This is also reflected in the choices businesses made over funding and staff retention. Only 19% of survey
respondents said their employer had made redundancies, while 17% said that their company had received some
form of government support. Both these figures are much lower than comparable responses from professionals
in other countries.

Return to contents Hungary |  7 

Salaries
While the majority of professionals we surveyed (53%) were happy with their salaries, this was only by a narrow
margin, with 47% still unhappy with the pay they were getting.

For those who were unhappy, the most common reason (24%) was that they believed they could get paid more
elsewhere, with a further 14% stating that they had seen job adverts with competitors which offered higher salaries.

19% said that they did much more than what was stipulated in their job description, and 14% believed that their
salary had not increased with the cost of living.

If you are not happy with your current salary, why?

5% 5%
The job and industry I work in is Other
not well paid

8% 24%
Not enough for the lifestyle I want I think I could get paid more elsewhere

11%
I have been waiting for a pay rise for
a while and it hasn’t materialised 19%
I do a lot more than my job requires

14%
14%
I have seen adverts showing
higher salaries at competitors
Not increased in accordance with
the cost of living

If you are happy with your current salary, why?

5% 3%
I feel rewarded in other ways I feel like I’m making more
money than I should

8%
I feel little pressure due to the
work I do and salary I receive
28%
I feel satisfied that the work I do
11% is right for the salary I get
Other

17% 28%
I earn as much as colleagues I have enough income to live comfortably
in a similar role and level

Most respondents who were happy with their pay either thought that it fairly reflected the work they did, or was
enough to live comfortably on, with both reasons chosen by 28% of participants. Additionally, 17% said that they
received salaries on a par with colleagues in similar positions.

Return to contents Hungary |  8 

Benefits
With 81% of professionals saying they received some form of benefit from their employer, the survey sought
to discover whether the benefits offered by businesses match employee expectations. Professionals were
asked to list all the benefits they received, and select the top five benefits they thought were most attractive.

56% of professionals said they had the ability to work remotely, making it the most commonly received benefit,
while 47% of respondents also indicated that they had the opportunity to work flexibly; both benefits which have
become more widespread since the beginning of the pandemic. A further 44% said they received a company
mobile phone, and 42% get some form of performance bonus.

Remote and flexible working were also among the most popular benefits sought by employees, with these options
selected by 68% and 61% respectively. The opportunity to increase remuneration was also highly desirable with
63% of respondents seeking an annual salary increase, and 51% wanting a performance bonus.

Employers have done a good job of providing benefits employees want, with the widespread use of remote working,
flexibility and performance bonuses matching the key add-ons professionals desire. However, those organisations
who can also offer annual salary increases and additional flexibility due to work or family commitments will stand
out from their competitors, given the large gap between how many professionals desire these benefits and how
many receive them.

Company car Benefits received

Benefits wanted
Discounts

Mobile phone

Gym membership

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Ophthalmic care

Paid time off

Work flexibility/family flexibility

Remote working option

Flexible working hours

Annual salary increase

Performance bonus

Life insurance

Discounts in stores of my choice

Corporate pension higher than elsewhere

Ability to choose multiple benefits

from a list

Other

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

Return to contents Hungary |  9 

Recruitment
The survey also sought to determine how professionals in Hungary view the recruitment landscape.

Despite respondents saying their businesses had not been impacted by COVID-19, they have acted cautiously
with regards to bringing in new staff, with 68% stating that their company had not recruited during the pandemic.

Respondents shared a variety of specific reasons for this as part of the ‘other’ category, with many highlighting
that their organisations had mandated a hiring freeze. 23% said that there was too much uncertainty to recruit
with confidence, and one-fifth said it did not make sense for their business to hire more staff.

What is the main reason for not recruiting?

3%
7% We need to boost business

The company is spending in other areas

20% 47%
It doesn’t make sense to do so Other

23%
Uncertain vision

Of those businesses who have recruited, 54% of respondents revealed that more candidates are seeking
opportunities where they will be able to work from home, while one-third noted that they were receiving more
applications than normal.

42% had their own observations about the recruitment market, with a number highlighting that professionals were
more reluctant to move jobs in the current climate.

What changes have you seen when recruiting?

It’s harder to find suitable candidates 21%

We could gain people with different
skills than before 0%
There were more applications than usual 33%
Applicants were overqualified 13%
We’re sure the new employees will get us out of
the pandemic stronger 13%
People tend to seek a better balance between
life and work when they switch/move 13%
People are looking to work from home more 54%
Our company culture is more important
than salaries for applicants 4%
Other 42%

0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Return to contents Hungary |  10 
Accountancy
& Finance

Accountancy
Per month 2021 2020 2019
Role Lower Average Upper Average Average
Chief Accountant 900,000 Ft 1,100,000 Ft 1,300,000 Ft 1,050,000 Ft 1,000,000 Ft

Senior Accountant (3  –  5 Years)  600,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 800,000 Ft 665,000 Ft 625,000 Ft

Junior Accountant (1 –  3 Years) 400,000 Ft 500,000 Ft 600,000 Ft 500,000 Ft 475,000 Ft

Payroll Accountant (1 –  3 Years) 450,000 Ft 525,000 Ft 600,000 Ft 500,000 Ft 475,000 Ft

Accounts Assistant 360,000 Ft 380,000 Ft 400,000 Ft 355,000 Ft 340,000 Ft

Finance
Per month 2021 2020 2019
Role Lower Average Upper Average Average
Finance Director/CFO (5+ Years) 1,800,000 Ft 2,050,000 Ft 2,300,000 Ft 2,000,000 Ft 2,000,000 Ft

Finance Manager 1,400,000 Ft 1,500,000 Ft 1,600,000 Ft 1,200,000 Ft 1,500,000 Ft

Head of Controlling 1,100,000 Ft 1,250,000 Ft 1,400,000 Ft 1,225,000 Ft 1,175,000 Ft

Controlling & Accounting Manager 1,000,000 Ft 1,250,000 Ft 1,500,000 Ft 1,150,000 Ft 1,075,000 Ft

Controlling Manager 900,000 Ft 1,100,000 Ft 1,300,000 Ft 1,100,000 Ft 1,250,000 Ft

Audit Manager 850,000 Ft 1,125,000 Ft 1,400,000 Ft 1,125,000 Ft 1,000,000 Ft

FP&A Manager 800,000 Ft 1,000,000 Ft 1,200,000 Ft 925,000 Ft 1,250,000 Ft

Reporting Manager 850,000 Ft 975,000 Ft 1,100,000 Ft 925,000 Ft 825,000 Ft

Pricing Manager 800,000 Ft 900,000 Ft 1,000,000 Ft 900,000 Ft 1,250,000 Ft

Senior Auditor (5+ Years) 700,000 Ft 775,000 Ft 850,000 Ft 775,000 Ft 750,000 Ft

Senior Controller (5+ Years) 650,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 850,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 675,000 Ft

Finance Project Lead (5+ Years) 700,000 Ft 825,000 Ft 950,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 725,000 Ft

Finance Project Coordinator (3 – 5 Years) 600,000 Ft 675,000 Ft NEW 750,000 Ft N/A N/A

Reporting Specialist (3 – 5 Years) 600,000 Ft 675,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 625,000 Ft 600,000 Ft

Controller (3 – 5 Years) 580,000 Ft 665,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 600,000 Ft 575,000 Ft

FP&A (3 – 5 Years) 550,000 Ft 650,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 675,000 Ft 575,000 Ft

Auditor (3 – 5 Years) 550,000 Ft 675,000 Ft 800,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 570,000 Ft

Pricing Specialist 500,000 Ft 600,000 Ft NEW 700,000 Ft N/A N/A

Audit Assistant (0 – 2 Years) 420,000 Ft 485,000 Ft NEW 550,000 Ft N/A N/A

Junior Finance Project Coordinator (0 – 2 Years) 400,000 Ft 475,000 Ft NEW 550,000 Ft N/A N/A

Reporting Analyst (0 – 2 Years) 380,000 Ft 465,000 Ft 550,000 Ft 450,000 Ft 440,000 Ft

Junior Controller (0 – 2 Years) 380,000 Ft 465,000 Ft 550,000 Ft 440,000 Ft 400,000 Ft

Multilingual Financial Analyst 380,000 Ft 465,000 Ft 550,000 Ft 455,000 Ft 440,000 Ft

Financial Analyst 350,000 Ft 450,000 Ft 550,000 Ft 450,000 Ft 440,000 Ft

Return to contents Hungary |  11 

Accountancy
& Finance

Banking
Per month 2021 2020 2019
Role Lower Average Upper Average Average
Treasury Manager 900,000 Ft 1,050,000 Ft 1,200,000 Ft 1,050,000 Ft 1,100,000 Ft

Risk Manager 900,000 Ft 1,075,000 Ft NEW 1,250,000 Ft N/A N/A

Senior Risk Analyst (5+ Years) 750,000 Ft 825,000 Ft 900,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 725,000 Ft

Senior Actuary (5+ Years) 600,000 Ft 725,000 Ft NEW 850,000 Ft N/A N/A

Senior Treasury Analyst (3 – 5 Years) 580,000 Ft 665,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 650,000 Ft 625,000 Ft

Risk Analyst (3 – 5 Years) 550,000 Ft 625,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 525,000 Ft 500,000 Ft

Liquidity Specialist (3 – 5 Years) 600,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 800,000 Ft 675,000 Ft 550,000 Ft

Actuary (3 – 5 Years) 480,000 Ft 565,000 Ft NEW 650,000 Ft N/A N/A

Junior Risk Analyst (0 – 2 Years) 400,000 Ft 490,000 Ft 580,000 Ft 450,000 Ft 440,000 Ft

Liquidity Analyst (0 – 2 Years) 380,000 Ft 480,000 Ft 580,000 Ft 475,000 Ft 450,000 Ft

Junior Actuary (0 – 2 Years) 400,000 Ft 440,000 Ft NEW 480,000 Ft N/A N/A

Treasury Analyst (0 – 2 Years) 400,000 Ft 500,000 Ft 600,000 Ft 500,000 Ft 500,000 Ft

Tax
Per month 2021 2020 2019
Role Lower Average Upper Average Average
Tax Manager 850,000 Ft 975,000 Ft 1,100,000 Ft 950,000 Ft 1,200,000 Ft

Tax Expert (5+ Years) 650,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 850,000 Ft 725,000 Ft 725,000 Ft

Tax Advisor (5+ Years) 580,000 Ft 640,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 565,000 Ft 500,000 Ft

Tax Analyst (0 – 2 Years) 360,000 Ft 470,000 Ft 580,000 Ft 450,000 Ft 375,000 Ft

Return to contents Hungary |  12 

 Market insight

“
Although initially when the crisis hit some companies froze their recruitment,
things in the sector are picking up. There is demand for high quality accountancy
and finance professionals, as this continues to be a candidate-driven market.

At the onset of the pandemic, firms made redundances to junior level positions,
leaving senior staff with an increased workload and extra responsibilities.
And, where companies have not ‘behaved’ during the pandemic or looked after
Réka Iván their workforce, there are a lot of disgruntled employees who will likely look to
Senior Recruitment jump ship as soon as the economy stabilises.
Consultant
REED In the sector, a candidate’s experience has become more important for
companies looking to recruit. And overall, with a low number of applications
Connect with Réka to job vacancies, it is important for companies to work with a well-networked
on LinkedIn
recruitment consultant to reach the level of talent they need.

It is an exciting time for all professionals working in the sector. Many companies
are migrating their services to the country, bringing larger, more challenging
projects. It is thought Brexit will also have a positive impact, as UK-based
companies follow suit.

Uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic lingers, so many

candidates in the industry are waiting for a stable environment to change job.

”
Therefore, after COVID-19, we can expect a lot more active and passive job
seekers on the move once more.

“
Companies looking to recruit accountancy and finance professionals must
adapt to the current situation as much as they can. This includes preparing
online interviews, remote onboarding, and full home office equipment ready
for their new employee.

Candidates are still looking for a flexible and smooth interview and onboarding
process, and they feel more secure moving forward with companies that
Petronella Iliás demonstrate stability, despite the current climate.
Team Manager
REED Many companies have tried online interviews and often find they run more
smoothly, and can be organised faster than face-to-face interviews. They also
Connect with Petronella speed up the recruitment process, reducing the risk of losing valuable candidates.
on LinkedIn
On the flip side, candidates should look for a company with a stable background
which can provide flexible opportunities. Make sure to ask a potential employer
for information about the current market situation, as well as consulting
recruitment/HR professionals about job opportunities.

This year, English speaking candidates will be in higher demand than candidates

”
with other additional second languages – so if you can speak English, you
increase your chance of securing a position over other candidates.

Return to contents Hungary |  13 

Business Support

Business Support
Per month 2021 2020 2019
Role Lower Average Upper Average Average
Executive Assistant 450,000 Ft 500,000 Ft 550,000 Ft 500,000 Ft 475,000 Ft

Senior Administrator 450,000 Ft 500,000 Ft 550,000 Ft 465,000 Ft 375,000 Ft

Office Manager 420,000 Ft 485,000 Ft 550,000 Ft 485,000 Ft 475,000 Ft

Administrator 350,000 Ft 400,000 Ft 450,000 Ft 380,000 Ft 325,000 Ft

Receptionist 350,000 Ft 400,000 Ft 450,000 Ft 375,000 Ft 325,000 Ft

Legal
Per month 2021 2020 2019
Role Lower Average Upper Average Average
Legal Director 1,500,000 Ft 2,000,000 Ft NEW 2,500,000 Ft N/A N/A

Senior Lawyer 1,000,000 Ft 1,300,000 Ft NEW 1,600,000 Ft N/A N/A

In-house Lawyer 550,000 Ft 775,000 Ft NEW 1,000,000 Ft N/A N/A

Trainee Lawyer 400,000 Ft 475,000 Ft NEW 550,000 Ft N/A N/A

Legal Assistant 380,000 Ft 440,000 Ft NEW 500,000 Ft N/A N/A

Return to contents Hungary |  14 

 Market insight

“
COVID-19 has almost completely changed the sector.
Many industries across the country are suffering, and as a
result, a number of people have lost their jobs. Companies have
downsized to reduce costs and merged departments to manage
the workload. For example, we have seen HR teams with reduced
headcounts become part of office support or management teams.

Alexandra Veres Staff turnover has decreased, not only because of the
Team Manager uncertainty of leaving a job role, but where the employer is
REED handling the pandemic well, employees are feeling an increased
sense of loyalty. This, in turn, has reduced the number of job
Connect with Alexandra
opportunities available.
on LinkedIn
It has become virtually impossible to hire workers from outside
the European Union. And within the EU, recruiting candidates
from other member states has also become difficult due to
border closures. Another challenge the sector faces is companies
looking for an even cheaper HR solution and turning to other EU
member states, such as Bulgaria and Romania, to enable them
to optimise costs.

However, a new world economic era with huge competition for

investment has begun, with new development opportunities and
investment available across Hungary. These investments are
bringing new technology, which goes hand in hand with the need
for continuous training for business support roles.

Companies looking to recruit business support candidates should

look towards remote working and recruit for virtual positions
that are not location-dependent. Candidates searching for roles
in business support should look to learn a second language, as
employers prefer multilingual candidates.

During 2021, one of the biggest challenges for professionals in

the industry will be automation. Many companies have automated
processes, mainly in the field of business analysis, meaning
candidates with knowledge in this area are in demand.

”
The increased focus on L&D, automation, and workforce retention
tracking will be exciting for the sector, creating new opportunities.

Return to contents Hungary  | 15 

Engineering

Engineering
Per month 2021 2020 2019
Role Lower Average Upper Average Average
Quality Manager 900,000 Ft 1,200,000 Ft 1,500,000 Ft 1,200,000 Ft 1,150,000 Ft

Production Manager 1,000,000 Ft 1,250,000 Ft 1,500,000 Ft 1,175,000 Ft 1,300,000 Ft

Project Manager 850,000 Ft 975,000 Ft 1,100,000 Ft 975,000 Ft 975,000 Ft

Specialist Engineer 700,000 Ft 800,000 Ft 900,000 Ft 875,000 Ft 875,000 Ft

Molding Engineer 600,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 800,000 Ft 775,000 Ft 750,000 Ft

PLC Engineer 700,000 Ft 800,000 Ft 900,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 700,000 Ft

Electrical Engineer 700,000 Ft 800,000 Ft 900,000 Ft 725,000 Ft 625,000 Ft

Design Engineer 650,000 Ft 725,000 Ft 800,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 600,000 Ft

Project Engineer 600,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 800,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 600,000 Ft

Service Engineer 450,000 Ft 600,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 650,000 Ft

Automation Engineer 650,000 Ft 725,000 Ft 800,000 Ft 690,000 Ft 600,000 Ft

Quality Engineer 600,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 800,000 Ft 665,000 Ft 600,000 Ft

Lean Engineer 700,000 Ft 850,000 Ft NEW 1,000,000 Ft N/A N/A

Process Engineer 650,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 850,000 Ft 625,000 Ft 600,000 Ft

Maintenance Engineer 600,000 Ft 675,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 625,000 Ft 600,000 Ft

Product Support Engineer 450,000 Ft 550,000 Ft 650,000 Ft 625,000 Ft 550,000 Ft

Mechanical Engineer 450,000 Ft 625,000 Ft 800,000 Ft 625,000 Ft 575,000 Ft

Sales Engineer 600,000 Ft 675,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 625,000 Ft 575,000 Ft

Material Engineer 450,000 Ft 550,000 Ft 650,000 Ft 575,000 Ft 550,000 Ft

Test Engineer 450,000 Ft 575,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 575,000 Ft 500,000 Ft

Procurement & Supply Chain

Per month 2021 2020 2019
Role Lower Average Upper Average Average
Supply Chain Manager 1,200,000 Ft 1,350,000 Ft 1,500,000 Ft 1,275,000 Ft 1,250,000 Ft

Distribution Manager 1,000,000 Ft 1,150,000 Ft 1,300,000 Ft 1,200,000 Ft 1,200,000 Ft

Purchaser/Buyer 600,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 800,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 675,000 Ft

Production Planner 500,000 Ft 600,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 625,000 Ft 600,000 Ft

Return to contents Hungary |  16 

 Market insight

“
As a result of the pandemic, many people have lost
their jobs, including those in some areas of engineering.
However, candidates in the sector still have more opportunities
to choose from if searching for a new job, especially those
with foreign language skills. Speaking foreign languages is a
must in engineering roles now. I would recommend candidates
focus on developing this skill – it will make their job search
Borsika Ódor
faster and easier.
Senior Recruitment Consultant
REED Optimisation has a higher value now than ever before, lean
and process engineers are much more in demand, and quality
Connect with Borsika
on LinkedIn
engineers have great opportunities. Product developer roles are
not as common as before the pandemic, with salary ranges for
these roles also decreasing in some cases.

During 2021 it may be harder for professionals in the sector

to find a stable workplace, as many businesses have not fully
mapped out their plans. Companies are sitting on the fence,
often taking the ‘wait and see’ approach to business, waiting for
new regulations from the European Union and further instruction
from the government surrounding COVID-19.

At present, the biggest challenge for businesses in all sectors

is putting candidates’ minds at ease, and ensuring they know
a company is stable and secure. For example, the automotive
sector is in a difficult situation, with many employees about to
move to other sectors as they find staying in automotive too risky
and desire job security.

Employer branding has greater value than ever before – since

the pandemic struck, candidates are examining the actions of
companies very closely. Those companies that have handled
the crisis well and received positive feedback will attract the
volume and quality of professionals they need to thrive in 2021.
Companies that are also able to offer home or flexible working
are in a better position to find their next employees. This also

”
gives them access to even more talented professionals than
ever before, as they are not restricted by location.

Return to contents Hungary  | 17 

Human Resources

Per month 2021 2020 2019

Role Lower Average Upper Average Average
HR Director 1,500,000 Ft 1,650,000 Ft 1,800,000 Ft 1,500,000 Ft 1,425,000 Ft

HR Manager (10+ Years) 1,000,000 Ft 1,250,000 Ft 1,500,000 Ft 1,125,000 Ft 1,120,000 Ft

Employer Branding Manager 850,000 Ft 1,000,000 Ft 1,150,000 Ft 1,000,000 Ft 950,000 Ft

Compensation & Benefits Leader 900,000 Ft 950,000 Ft 1,000,000 Ft 950,000 Ft 900,000 Ft

HR Business Partner (10+ Years) 850,000 Ft 875,000 Ft 900,000 Ft 875,000 Ft 875,000 Ft

Recruitment Manager 700,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 800,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 712,500

Senior Compensation Specialist 700,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 800,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 710,000 Ft

Learning & Development Manager 750,000 Ft 775,000 Ft 800,000 Ft 735,000 Ft 725,000 Ft

HR Manager (5 – 10 Years) 650,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 680,000 Ft

Talent Acquisition Partner 650,000 Ft 675,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 675,000 Ft 640,000 Ft

Senior Employer Branding Specialist (5+ Years) 650,000 Ft 675,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 675,000 Ft 640,000 Ft

Senior Recruiter 550,000 Ft 575,000 Ft 600,000 Ft 575,000 Ft 560,000 Ft

HR Generalist 550,000 Ft 575,000 Ft 600,000 Ft 550,000 Ft 500,000 Ft

HR Business Partner (5 – 10 Years) 550,000 Ft 575,000 Ft 600,000 Ft 550,000 Ft 725,000 Ft

Employer Branding Specialist (2 – 5 Years) 500,000 Ft 550,000 Ft 600,000 Ft 525,000 Ft 500,000 Ft

Compensation Specialist 500,000 Ft 525,000 Ft 550,000 Ft 525,000 Ft 500,000 Ft

HR Advisor 450,000 Ft 500,000 Ft 550,000 Ft 490,000 Ft 425,000 Ft

HR Coordinator (2 – 5 Years) 450,000 Ft 475,000 Ft 500,000 Ft 465,000 Ft 460,000 Ft

Recruiter 400,000 Ft 450,000 Ft 500,000 Ft 440,000 Ft 400,000 Ft

Training Officer 400,000 Ft 450,000 Ft 500,000 Ft 430,000 Ft 425,000 Ft

Talent Acquisition Specialist 400,000 Ft 450,000 Ft 500,000 Ft 425,000 Ft 405,000 Ft

HR Assistant 350,000 Ft 375,000 Ft 400,000 Ft 375,000 Ft 340,000 Ft

HR Coordinator (0 – 2 Years) 300,000 Ft 350,000 Ft 400,000 Ft 350,000 Ft 340,000 Ft

Return to contents Hungary |  18 

 Market insight

“
The HR sector in Hungary is facing some challenges this year, not
only as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but also with businesses
looking to cut staffing costs. To date, we have seen many companies
move their HR support divisions to locations such as Bulgaria and
Romania, where labour costs are significantly cheaper.

The need for many companies to tighten their belts has completely
Alexandra Veres transformed the economy and workplace. While some industries have
Team Manager flourished, others have struggled. Unfortunately, the HR sector has
REED seen many redundancies because of businesses downsizing to stay
afloat. A number of those who have laid off staff in HR roles have then
Connect with Alexandra
on LinkedIn
linked the functions to office support or leadership teams.

The ability for candidates to change jobs has decreased significantly

throughout the country – a trend that may continue at least until
vaccines are rolled out and the economy rebounds.

The biggest opportunities for HR professionals during 2021 will not

only be demand for talent as the economy returns to normal, but
companies’ growing investment in learning and development, and
the need for comprehensive employer branding programmes.

Remote working brings optimism to the sector this year.

Most businesses now know they can operate effectively virtually,
and with locational barriers broken down, access to talented

”
professionals from further afield is now possible – making the
market even more competitive.

“
COVID-19 has impacted all sectors, with many businesses seeing a fall
in profits. One exception to this has been the IT sector, with jobs stable
and businesses able to increase sales and accelerate turnover.

There has been plenty of venture capital money around since COVID-19
arrived. The reason for this is that more investment is being made as
the pandemic will speed up the development of tech-oriented business
Tamás Veres ecosystems, last mile delivery, emarketplaces and companies who
HR Operations Manager build tech to support these types of businesses.
Raiffeisen Bank

”
The latter half of 2020 saw the economy begin to recover,
and I expect further normalisation in 2021 as we halt the virus.

Return to contents Hungary  | 19 

Multilingual
Shared Services

Accountancy & Finance

Per month 2021 2020 2019
Role Lower Average Upper Average Average
Head of Accounting Department 1,500,000 Ft 1,650,000 Ft 1,800,000 Ft 1,550,000 Ft 1,125,000 Ft

Credit & Collection Manager 900,000 Ft 1,100,000 Ft 1,300,000 Ft 1,200,000 Ft 1,150,000 Ft

Accounting Manager 1,000,000 Ft 1,250,000 Ft 1,500,000 Ft 1,175,000 Ft 900,000 Ft

Tax Manager 850,000 Ft 975,000 Ft 1,100,000 Ft 950,000 Ft 850,000 Ft

Team Leader of General Ledger 800,000 Ft 850,000 Ft 900,000 Ft 825,000 Ft 775,000 Ft

Team Leader of AP/AR 700,000 Ft 725,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 700,000 Ft

Senior Credit & Collection Specialist 750,000 Ft 800,000 Ft 850,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 750,000 Ft

Senior General Ledger

650,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 675,000 Ft 575,000 Ft
Accountant (4 – 6 Years)

Junior General Ledger

450,000 Ft 525,000 Ft 600,000 Ft 500,000 Ft 575,000 Ft
Accountant (1– 3 Years)

Multilingual Senior General Ledger

650,000 Ft 725,000 Ft 800,000 Ft 710,000 Ft 625,000 Ft
Accountant (4 – 6 Years)

Multilingual Junior General Ledger

450,000 Ft 550,000 Ft 650,000 Ft 540,000 Ft 475,000 Ft
Accountant (1– 3 Years)

Treasury Accountant (English/Multilingual) 450,000 Ft 535,000 Ft 620,000 Ft 525,000 Ft 400,000 Ft

Intercompany Accountant
420,000 Ft 510,000 Ft 600,000 Ft 490,000 Ft 440,000 Ft
(English/Multilingual)

Senior Accounts Payable

470,000 Ft 525,000 Ft 580,000 Ft 500,000 Ft N/A
Accountant (2 – 4 Years)

Junior Accounts Payable

Accountant (0 – 2 Years)
370,000 Ft 435,000 Ft 500,000 Ft 405,000 Ft 375,000 Ft

Multilingual Senior Accounts Payable

Accountant (2 – 4 Years)
530,000 Ft 565,000 Ft 600,000 Ft 515,000 Ft N/A

Multilingual Junior Accounts Payable

Accountant (0 – 2 Years)
400,000 Ft 465,000 Ft 530,000 Ft 440,000 Ft 400,000 Ft

Billing Associate (Multilingual) 380,000 Ft 430,000 Ft 480,000 Ft 425,000 Ft 400,000 Ft

Billing Associate (English) 350,000 Ft 385,000 Ft 420,000 Ft 380,000 Ft 375,000 Ft

Cash Collection Subject Matter Expert 650,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 650,000 Ft 650,000 Ft

Financial Analyst 350,000 Ft 465,000 Ft NEW 580,000 Ft N/A N/A

Payroll Manager (5+ Years) 1,000,000 Ft 1,175,000 Ft 1,350,000 Ft 1,175,000 Ft 1,115,000 Ft

Payroll Manager (3 – 5 Years) 750,000 Ft 850,000 Ft 950,000 Ft 835,000 Ft 795,000 Ft

Senior Payroll Specialist (3+ Years) 580,000 Ft 630,000 Ft 680,000 Ft 615,000 Ft 585,000 Ft

Payroll Specialist (1– 2 Years) 450,000 Ft 475,000 Ft NEW 500,000 Ft N/A N/A

Senior Payroll Administrator (2 – 5 Years) 400,000 Ft 425,000 Ft 450,000 Ft 415,000 Ft 395,000 Ft

Payroll Administrator (0 – 2 Years) 300,000 Ft 350,000 Ft 400,000 Ft 340,000 Ft 325,000 Ft

Payroll Supervisor 500,000 Ft 600,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 570,000 Ft 540,000 Ft

Pricing Specialist 500,000 Ft 600,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 525,000 Ft 550,000 Ft

Return to contents Hungary |  20 

Multilingual
Shared Services

Accountancy & Finance

Per month 2021 2020 2019
Role Lower Average Upper Average Average
Multilingual Accounts Receivable
Specialist (2 – 4 years)
550,000 Ft 575,000 Ft NEW 600,000 Ft N/A N/A

Multilingual Accounts Receivable

Accountant (0 – 2 years)
430,000 Ft 490,000 Ft 550,000 Ft 450,000 Ft 400,000 Ft

Cash Collection/Collectors (Multilingual) 420,000 Ft 475,000 Ft 530,000 Ft 450,000 Ft 450,000 Ft

Cash Collection/Collectors (English) 400,000 Ft 440,000 Ft 480,000 Ft 415,000 Ft 415,000 Ft

Credit Analyst (Multilingual) 450,000 Ft 500,000 Ft NEW 550,000 Ft N/A N/A

Credit Analyst (English) 430,000 Ft 480,000 Ft 530,000 Ft 450,000 Ft 430,000 Ft

Customer Service
Per month 2021 2020 2019
Role Lower Average Upper Average Average
Service Delivery Manager 900,000 Ft 1,100,000 Ft 1,300,000 Ft 1,100,000 Ft 1,025,000 Ft

IT Help Desk Operator L3 (Multilingual) 600,000 Ft 625,000 Ft NEW 650,000 Ft N/A N/A

IT Help Desk Operator L3 (English) 500,000 Ft 525,000 Ft NEW 550,000 Ft N/A N/A

Customer Service Manager 600,000 Ft 650,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 640,000 Ft 608,000 Ft

CS Team Leader (English) 550,000 Ft 575,000 Ft 600,000 Ft 565,000 Ft 550,000 Ft

Senior Customer Service

Representative (Multilingual)
500,000 Ft 575,000 Ft 650,000 Ft 565,000 Ft 522,500

IT Help Desk Operator L2 (Multilingual) 550,000 Ft 575,000 Ft 600,000 Ft 575,000 Ft 500,000 Ft

Senior Customer Service

Representative (English)
450,000 Ft 500,000 Ft 550,000 Ft 500,000 Ft 450,000 Ft

Customer Service Representative

(Multilingual)
450,000 Ft 475,000 Ft 500,000 Ft 465,000 Ft 420,000 Ft

IT Help Desk Operator L2 (English) 450,000 Ft 475,000 Ft 500,000 Ft 465,000 Ft 430,000 Ft

IT Help Desk Operator L1 (Multilingual) 420,000 Ft 485,000 Ft 550,000 Ft 475,000 Ft 405,000 Ft

Customer Service Representative  (English) 350,000 Ft 400,000 Ft 450,000 Ft 400,000 Ft 365,000 Ft

IT Help Desk Operator L1 (English) 350,000 Ft 375,000 Ft 400,000 Ft 355,000 Ft 350,000 Ft

Return to contents Hungary |  21 

Multilingual
Shared Services

Procurement & Supply Chain

Per month 2021 2020 2019
Role Lower Average Upper Average Average
Sourcing Manager 1,200,000 Ft 1,350,000 Ft 1,500,000 Ft 1,300,000 Ft 1,100,000 Ft

Regional Strategic Sourcer 780,000 Ft 890,000 Ft 1,000,000 Ft 800,000 Ft 775,000 Ft

Supply Chain Planner 650,000 Ft 715,000 Ft 780,000 Ft 675,000 Ft 625,000 Ft

Transportation Specialist (3  – 5 years) 600,000 Ft 650,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 640,000 Ft 600,000 Ft

Transportation Coordinator (0 – 2 Years) 450,000 Ft 515,000 Ft NEW 580,000 Ft N/A N/A

Strategic Sourcer 600,000 Ft 675,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 615,000 Ft 590,000 Ft

Inventory Analyst 480,000 Ft 540,000 Ft 600,000 Ft 530,000 Ft 515,000 Ft

Buyer (3 – 5 years) 550,000 Ft 600,000 Ft NEW 650,000 Ft N/A N/A

Buyer (0 – 2 years) 450,000 Ft 500,000 Ft NEW 550,000 Ft N/A N/A

Logistics Assistant 430,000 Ft 480,000 Ft 530,000 Ft 480,000 Ft 450,000 Ft

Order Management (Multilingual) 480,000 Ft 515,000 Ft 550,000 Ft 490,000 Ft 450,000 Ft

Order Management (English) 450,000 Ft 475,000 Ft 500,000 Ft 455,000 Ft 415,000 Ft

Procurement Assistant 430,000 Ft 455,000 Ft 480,000 Ft 450,000 Ft 405,000 Ft

SSC/BPO
Per month 2021 2020 2019
Role Lower Average Upper Average Average
HR Director 1,000,000 Ft 1,500,000 Ft 2,000,000 Ft 1,400,000 Ft 1,400,000 Ft

HR Manager 850,000 Ft 1,050,000 Ft 1,250,000 Ft 1,025,000 Ft 1,025,000 Ft

Project Manager (4+ Years) 800,000 Ft 1,000,000 Ft 1,200,000 Ft 990,000 Ft 1,050,000 Ft

Business Intelligence Analyst (4+ Years) 600,000 Ft 900,000 Ft 1,200,000 Ft 800,000 Ft 800,000 Ft

HR Business Partner 700,000 Ft 775,000 Ft 850,000 Ft 725,000 Ft 725,000 Ft

Project Manager (1– 3 Years) 650,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 705,000 Ft 625,000 Ft

Learning & Development Specialist 570,000 Ft 610,000 Ft 650,000 Ft 600,000 Ft 600,000 Ft

Training Coordinator 550,000 Ft 575,000 Ft 600,000 Ft 565,000 Ft 565,000 Ft

Business Intelligence Analyst (1– 3 Years) 500,000 Ft 550,000 Ft 600,000 Ft 525,000 Ft 525,000 Ft

HR Generalist 500,000 Ft 525,000 Ft 550,000 Ft 525,000 Ft 525,000 Ft

Recruitment Specialist 420,000 Ft 450,000 Ft 480,000 Ft 450,000 Ft 450,000 Ft

Data Analyst 400,000 Ft 425,000 Ft 450,000 Ft 415,000 Ft 425,000 Ft

HR Administrator (English/Multilingual) 350,000 Ft 400,000 Ft 450,000 Ft 400,000 Ft 380,000 Ft

Master Data Administrator 350,000 Ft 375,000 Ft 400,000 Ft 355,000 Ft 350,000 Ft

Sourcing Specialist 330,000 Ft 355,000 Ft 380,000 Ft 340,000 Ft 280,000 Ft

Return to contents Hungary |  22 

 Market insight

“
The coronavirus pandemic has presented us with a unique situation,
where candidates are reluctant to leave the security of their current job
for a new one. Initially, when the pandemic struck, recruitment froze
as companies took stock amid the economic uncertainty. However, in
2021 things are looking up, and the vaccines bring hope of a return to
normality. Companies have adapted to changes well and seem to be
Dóra Varga getting back on track.
Recruitment Consultant
The MSS candidate market is mature within the shared service
REED centre (SSC) sector. Accountancy and finance, customer service and
Connect with Dóra procurement and supply chain roles within the industry are specialist,
on LinkedIn but have a continuously growing candidate pool with professionals
available at all seniorities.

Competition is extremely high due to the creation of more SSCs, and it

can be hard for recruiting companies to contact professionals and guide
passive candidates through the recruitment process while maintaining
engagement. That is why it is important for businesses to consider a
recruiter who can act fast and secure them the best talent, as candidates
are not on the market for long.

Companies looking to recruit should offer an outstanding career path,

continuous challenges, development opportunities, and an attractive
salary and benefits package, to secure highly qualified and talented
employees. On top of this, flexibility is key in 2021 – it is increasingly
expected by candidates, not just within the role, but also during the
recruitment process. If a company can offer flexible working, open
communication and a stable and supportive environment, they will be
an attractive proposition.

Candidates currently looking for work in the industry should have

proficiency in other languages, be flexible with the location and hours
they are looking to work, strive for continuous professional development,
and have a proactive attitude to work – this will set them up for success.
To stand out from the crowd, they should demonstrate the initiative to
develop their skills independently.

The forced remote working model as a result of the COVID-19

crisis brings opportunities in 2021 and the coming years, removing
geographical boundaries and allowing increased reach for talented
professionals. Hungary is an attractive location for new businesses and
therefore, as the pandemic subsides, we should see more investment
and jobs return.

Graduates must have realistic expectations of their prospects – many

expect to be hired as managers after graduation. Be prepared to work

”
your way up – most businesses hire internally rather than externally for
managerial positions.

Return to contents Hungary  | 23 

Sales & Marketing
Corporate Sales
Per month 2021 2020 2019
Role Lower Average Upper Average Average
Sales Director 1,400,000 Ft 1,625,000 Ft 1,850,000 Ft 1,600,000 Ft 1,600,000 Ft

Sales Manager 850,000 Ft 1,125,000 Ft 1,400,000 Ft 1,075,000 Ft 1,075,000 Ft

Key Account Manager 650,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 850,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 700,000 Ft

Junior Key Account Manager 500,000 Ft 575,000 Ft 650,000 Ft 550,000 Ft 500,000 Ft

Multilingual Online Sales Representative 450,000 Ft 500,000 Ft NEW 550,000 Ft N/A N/A

Sales Representative 400,000 Ft 450,000 Ft 500,000 Ft 415,000 Ft 405,000 Ft

Shared Service Sales

Per month 2021 2020 2019
Role Lower Average Upper Average Average
Inside Sales Manager 850,000 Ft 975,000 Ft 1,100,000 Ft 900,000 Ft 875,000 Ft

Bid Manager 600,000 Ft 725,000 Ft 850,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 550,000 Ft

Inside Sales Supervisor 600,000 Ft 650,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 640,000 Ft 600,000 Ft

Sales Support Specialist 450,000 Ft 500,000 Ft 550,000 Ft 500,000 Ft 475,000 Ft

Inside Sales Representative 420,000 Ft 460,000 Ft 500,000 Ft 460,000 Ft 430,000 Ft

Sales Support Analyst 400,000 Ft 440,000 Ft 480,000 Ft 440,000 Ft 415,000 Ft

Marketing
Per month 2021 2020 2019

Role Lower Average Upper Average Average

Online Marketing Manager 1,000,000 Ft 1,200,000 Ft NEW 1,400,000 Ft N/A N/A

Marketing Manager 950,000 Ft 1,150,000 Ft 1,350,000 Ft 1,100,000 Ft N/A

Brand Manager 600,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 900,000 Ft 725,000 Ft N/A

Social Media Manager 600,000 Ft 675,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 675,000 Ft N/A

Digital Marketing Specialist 450,000 Ft 600,000 Ft NEW 750,000 Ft N/A N/A

SEO Specialist 450,000 Ft 600,000 Ft NEW 750,000 Ft N/A N/A

Marketing Coordinator 500,000 Ft 575,000 Ft 650,000 Ft 500,000 Ft N/A

Brand Specialist 450,000 Ft 525,000 Ft 600,000 Ft 500,000 Ft N/A

Online Marketing Specialist 450,000 Ft 525,000 Ft NEW 600,000 Ft N/A N/A

Marketing Assistant 330,000 Ft 390,000 Ft 450,000 Ft 350,000 Ft N/A

Return to contents Hungary |  24 

 Market insight

“
The biggest impact COVID-19 has had on sales and marketing is
digitalisation. This is especially true in sales, where there is a strong
emphasis on personal meetings. These have been transformed into
online meetings, which have both advantages and disadvantages.
Candidates must be adaptable to this new non face-to-face way of
working, as arguably sales are easier when done in person.

Klaudia Győri Marketing has also experienced monumental changes, as

Recruitment Consultant COVID-19 has had a big impact on offline marketing. Events have
REED been cancelled, and marketing materials are becoming digital
instead of physical, which has had a knock-on effect on printers,
Connect with Klaudia
on LinkedIn
event assistants and managers, and marketing assistant roles.

Unfortunately, while things are looking up, as recruiters we anticipate

the effect of COVID-19 on both industries to continue throughout
this year, with more redundancies likely.

When looking for candidates, one of the largest challenges

companies face is competition. In sales, businesses often only
want applicants from the same industry – this can limit the pool
of sales candidates available to them. Therefore, to get access to
more professionals, they need to closely assess knowledge and
experience and consider recruiting outside their sector.

Candidates in marketing also face barriers such as the saturation of

candidates interested in working in the industry. Professionals must
ensure they stand out to be in with a chance of securing their next
role by demonstrating their skills and competencies.

All in all, candidates need to be able to adapt not only their skills
but the industries they consider working in this year. Digital
communication skills are key in both sectors, and in marketing

”
in particular, digital marketing expertise should be prioritised for
those looking to secure a new role.

Return to contents Hungary  | 25 

Technology

Per month 2021 2020 2019

Role Lower Average Upper Average Average
Infrastructure/IT Manager 700,000 Ft 1,250,000 Ft 1,800,000 Ft 1,250,000 Ft 1,200,000 Ft

DevOps Engineer 800,000 Ft 1,200,000 Ft 1,600,000 Ft 1,125,000 Ft 1,050,000 Ft

Network Architect 900,000 Ft 1,150,000 Ft 1,400,000 Ft 1,250,000 Ft 1,200,000 Ft

Information Security Expert 800,000 Ft 1,150,000 Ft 1,500,000 Ft 1,125,000 Ft 1,100,000 Ft

BI Expert 850,000 Ft 1,075,000 Ft 1,300,000 Ft 1,000,000 Ft 950,000 Ft

Agile Delivery Manager 700,000 Ft 1,050,000 Ft 1,400,000 Ft 1,150,000 Ft 1,100,000 Ft

IT Project Manager 600,000 Ft 1,000,000 Ft 1,400,000 Ft 1,250,000 Ft 1,250,000 Ft

Network Engineer 750,000 Ft 1,000,000 Ft 1,250,000 Ft 1,050,000 Ft 1,000,000 Ft

Data Engineer 700,000 Ft 1,000,000 Ft 1,300,000 Ft 1,000,000 Ft 1,000,000 Ft

Data Scientist 650,000 Ft 1,000,000 Ft 1,350,000 Ft 975,000 Ft 975,000 Ft

Mobile Developer (iOS, Android) 550,000 Ft 975,000 Ft 1,400,000 Ft 1,000,000 Ft 1,000,000 Ft

Java Developer 550,000 Ft 975,000 Ft 1,400,000 Ft 975,000 Ft 925,000 Ft

.Net Developer 550,000 Ft 975,000 Ft 1,400,000 Ft 975,000 Ft 925,000 Ft

C++ Developer 550,000 Ft 975,000 Ft 1,400,000 Ft 975,000 Ft 925,000 Ft

Full Stack Developer 550,000 Ft 975,000 Ft 1,400,000 Ft 925,000 Ft 850,000 Ft

Sharepoint Developer 500,000 Ft 950,000 Ft 1,400,000 Ft 1,250,000 Ft 1,250,000 Ft

Front End Developer 500,000 Ft 950,000 Ft 1,400,000 Ft 950,000 Ft 900,000 Ft

Product Owner 600,000 Ft 950,000 Ft 1,300,000 Ft 950,000 Ft 950,000 Ft

SAP Specialist 600,000 Ft 925,000 Ft 1,250,000 Ft 1,250,000 Ft 1,250,000 Ft

Embedded Developer 550,000 Ft 925,000 Ft 1,300,000 Ft 925,000 Ft 900,000 Ft

Automated Software Tester 550,000 Ft 900,000 Ft 1,250,000 Ft 850,000 Ft 800,000 Ft

UX/UI Designer 550,000 Ft 875,000 Ft 1,200,000 Ft 950,000 Ft 950,000 Ft

Python Developer 550,000 Ft 875,000 Ft 1,200,000 Ft 800,000 Ft 675,000 Ft

PHP Developer 500,000 Ft 850,000 Ft 1,200,000 Ft 875,000 Ft 850,000 Ft

Scrum Master 450,000 Ft 825,000 Ft 1,200,000 Ft 1,075,000 Ft 1,075,000 Ft

Business Analyst 450,000 Ft 800,000 Ft 1,150,000 Ft 825,000 Ft 800,000 Ft

Systems Administrator/Engineer
500,000 Ft 800,000 Ft 1,100,000 Ft 800,000 Ft 775,000 Ft
(Windows, Linux)

Database Developer 500,000 Ft 800,000 Ft 1,100,000 Ft 800,000 Ft 800,000 Ft

System Analyst 450,000 Ft 800,000 Ft 1,150,000 Ft 725,000 Ft 700,000 Ft

Hardware Developer 500,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 1,000,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 700,000 Ft

Database Administrator 500,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 1,000,000 Ft 750,000 Ft 700,000 Ft

Manual Software Tester 450,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 950,000 Ft 725,000 Ft 700,000 Ft

Technical Support 450,000 Ft 575,000 Ft 700,000 Ft 600,000 Ft 475,000 Ft

Return to contents Hungary |  26 

 Market insight

“
COVID-19 essentially froze the technology job market. The onset
of the pandemic saw companies stop hiring, and even after things
stabilised, candidates did not want to move roles for fear of
compromising their job security.

Unfortunately, the crisis has also led to many IT professionals

losing their roles because of companies closing or reducing their
Bernadett Uri headcount to cut costs. Now is a good time if you are looking to
Recruitment Consultant recruit top talent into your IT team, as there are more candidates
REED on the market looking for work than usual. However, while there are
more professionals available on the market, those professionals are
Connect with Bernadett
on LinkedIn
also very aware of their worth, which still makes the sector extremely
candidate-driven.

Often IT professionals in the country are hard to reach and not

actively searching for new positions. With this in mind, companies
need to offer the best salary and benefits packages they can, to
ensure they secure the talent needed.

On top of this, businesses that have challenging projects, offer

up-to-date technology, and are able to give professionals access
to career development opportunities, will be those who attract more
candidates to vacancies.

Tech professionals looking for work should register with a recruitment

company to receive the best access to jobs and top companies.
Professionals need to think objectively about their skills, experience,
knowledge and expectations – ensuring they are looking for roles
at the right level of seniority to suit them. Setting clear expectations
of what they are looking for from a future employer and objectively
knowing their own skill set will help them in the recruitment process
and support them in finding their dream job more quickly.

Where technology professionals look to move role, we see an

increasing number of counteroffers being made to avoid losing
valuable employees, therefore candidates should be clear on

”
their reasons for moving and remember that they are looking
for a new job for a reason.

Return to contents Hungary  | 27 

Why choose  for
your recruitment needs?
Every five minutes, someone around the world starts a new
job through REED. Our consultants take pride in matching
our fantastic candidates to the perfect role.

By selecting REED, you will gain access to: Every year

Recruitment experts
thousands
across multiple different sectors of businesses
trust REED to connect
them with the talent
A large candidate database they need.

The market knowledge of local specialists

A tailored service to fit different

organisational requirements

Long guarantees

To find out how

REED can help you,
visit reedglobal.hu

Return to contents Hungary |  28 

If you are looking to recruit a highly skilled
candidate for your business, or you are looking to
take the next step in your career, visit our website
for further information.

We specialise in recruiting for the following sectors:

Accountancy & Finance | Business Support | Engineering

Human Resources | Multilingual Shared Services
Sales & Marketing | Technology

reedglobal.hu