Published: November 29 2023
Hungarian health workers can expect a salary increase in 2022. The wage reform for professional staff and nurses will be implemented in March, following the 11 percent average wage increase for doctors in January.
Salary details for doctors and nurses
Currently, the average salary for doctors is HUF 2,197,000 (EUR 5,818), while nurses earn an average of HUF 595,000 (EUR 1,575). Specialist nurses' remuneration is based on that of doctors. The Interior Minister acknowledged that specialist nurses deserve higher pay, but the current economic situation limits the possibility.
Improvements in the health sector
The Interior Minister highlighted the improvements in the Hungarian health sector since the Ministry of the Interior took over coordination. The aim is to create the best health system in Europe.
Reduction of bureaucracy
Efforts are being made to reduce bureaucracy in the healthcare system. Digital solutions are being implemented to alleviate administrative burdens on bedside nurses and minimize the risk of errors.
Alignment of social worker salaries
Discussions are underway to align the salaries of social workers performing health tasks with those of health workers. This measure is expected to be implemented next year.
Questions & Answers
What was the average wage increase for doctors in Hungary in January? There was an average wage increase of 11 percent for doctors in Hungary in January.
When will the second stage of the wage reform for professional staff and nurses be implemented in Hungary? The second stage of the wage reform for professional staff and nurses in Hungary will be implemented in March.
What is the current average salary of doctors in Hungary? The average salary of doctors in Hungary is currently HUF 2,197,000 (EUR 5,818).
What is the current average salary of nurses in Hungary? The average salary of nurses in Hungary is currently HUF 595,000 (EUR 1,575).
Will the remuneration of specialist nurses in Hungary be based on that of doctors? Yes, the remuneration of specialist nurses in Hungary is based on that of doctors.
Why do specialist nurses deserve to earn more in Hungary? Specialist nurses in Hungary deserve to earn more, but the current economic situation only allows for the current salary level.
Who took over the coordination of the Hungarian health sector's tasks? The Ministry of the Interior took over the coordination of the Hungarian health sector's tasks.
What is the government's aim regarding the Hungarian health system? The government aims to create the best health system in Europe.
What measures are being taken to reduce bureaucracy in the Hungarian health sector? Digital solutions are being introduced to help relieve bedside nurses of administrative burdens and reduce the possibility of errors in the Hungarian health sector.
What is the government discussing regarding the salaries of social workers in Hungary? The government is currently discussing the possibility of bringing the salaries of social workers who perform health tasks in line with those of health workers in Hungary. This measure is expected to be implemented next year.
