Average Construction Manager Salary in Hungary for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Construction Manager salary for 2024 in Hungary and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Hungarian forint. To keep things simple, we are using the HUF currency code instead of the currency symbol Ft.

How Much Does a Construction Manager Make in Hungary?

A Construction Manager working in Hungary will typically earn around 9,720,400 HUF per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 4,570,300 HUF to the highest average salary of 15,360,400 HUF.

Average Annual Salary
9,720,400 HUF
Average Monthly Salary
810,033 HUF

Lowest Annual Salary
4,570,300 HUF
Lowest Monthly Salary
380,858 HUF

Highest Annual Salary
15,360,400 HUF
Highest Monthly Salary
1,280,033 HUF

These are average salaries for a Construction Manager in Hungary and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Construction Manager to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Construction Manager salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Construction Manager Salaries in Hungary

So we've looked at the average salaries a Construction Manager will earn in Hungary. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Construction Manager can earn between 4,570,300 HUF and 15,360,400 HUF on average in Hungary. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Construction Manager in Hungary is 10,297,600 HUF. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 10,297,600 HUF, and 50% of the population earn more than 10,297,600 HUF.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Construction Manager salary in Hungary, 25% of the population are earning less than 6,696,900 HUF while 75% of the population earn more than 6,696,900 HUF.

75% of the population earn less than 13,561,900 HUF, and 25% of the population earn more than 13,561,900 HUF.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Construction Manager Salary by Experience Level in Hungary

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average construction manager salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Construction Manager in Hungary that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 5,267,700 HUF.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Construction Manager salary would increase to 7,259,000 HUF.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Construction Manager, the average salary would be 10,344,200 HUF.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 12,600,600 HUF.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Construction Manager with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 13,319,300 HUF.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Construction Manager with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 14,519,400 HUF.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
5,267,700 HUF
2-5 Years +38%
7,259,000 HUF
5-10 Years +42%
10,344,200 HUF
10-15 Years +22%
12,600,600 HUF
15-20 Years +6%
13,319,300 HUF
20+ Years +9%
14,519,400 HUF

Construction Manager Salary by Education Level in Hungary

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Construction Manager in Hungary based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Construction Manager in Hungary with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 7,259,000 HUF.

  • Master's Degree. A Construction Manager in Hungary with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 13,319,300 HUF.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
7,259,000 HUF
Master's Degree +83%
13,319,300 HUF

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Hungary is around 2,470,000 to 7,400,000 HUF and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Construction Manager Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Hungary, a male construction manager will earn an average of 10,116,200 HUF, while a female construction manager will earn around 9,385,400 HUF.

This means that a male construction manager earns approximately 8% more than a female construction manager for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Hungary

Male
10,116,200 HUF
Female -8%
9,385,400 HUF

Construction Manager Average Pay Raise in Hungary

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Construction Manager in Hungary is around 11% every 21 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Hungary is around 9% every 17 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 11 ÷ 21 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Construction Manager in Hungary can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Hungary for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Hungary.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
8%
Energy
7%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
5%
Travel
4%
Construction
3%
Education
2%

Construction Manager Bonus and Incentive Rates in Hungary

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Construction Manager is a high bonus based job, with 83% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

17% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 5% to 9%.

Received Bonus
83%
No Bonus
17%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Hungary earn approximately 9% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
6,193,900 HUF
Private Sector -9%
5,686,100 HUF

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Construction Manager

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Construction Manager in Hungary.

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 2,146,100 HUF
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 1,846,200 HUF
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 2,711,900 HUF
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 1,547,500 HUF
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 2,254,400 HUF
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 7,967,200 HUF
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 2,124,400 HUF
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 1,800,200 HUF
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 7,488,800 HUF
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 1,930,500 HUF
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 2,136,200 HUF
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 5,292,500 HUF
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 2,566,100 HUF
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 1,655,500 HUF
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 2,184,900 HUF
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 4,162,800 HUF
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 2,124,400 HUF
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 3,061,300 HUF
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 3,385,800 HUF
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 4,594,300 HUF
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 10,128,600 HUF
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 1,728,900 HUF
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 9,191,000 HUF
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 7,211,600 HUF
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 5,651,400 HUF
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 5,161,100 HUF
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 8,975,900 HUF
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 9,276,800 HUF
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 4,943,500 HUF
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 7,150,200 HUF
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 3,385,800 HUF
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 3,312,100 HUF
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 5,053,200 HUF
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 1,870,400 HUF
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 2,281,800 HUF
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 2,173,000 HUF
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 1,942,700 HUF
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 1,668,900 HUF
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 1,930,500 HUF
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 1,788,300 HUF
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 1,678,300 HUF
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 1,606,100 HUF
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 1,921,500 HUF
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 1,800,200 HUF
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 5,880,300 HUF
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 2,339,200 HUF
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 3,648,200 HUF
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 2,724,700 HUF
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 2,362,300 HUF
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 5,267,700 HUF
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 1,835,700 HUF
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 3,263,500 HUF
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 2,003,200 HUF
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 2,941,000 HUF
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 1,500,800 HUF
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 1,621,400 HUF
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 1,741,800 HUF
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 1,606,100 HUF
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 1,655,500 HUF
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 2,281,800 HUF
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 2,447,200 HUF
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 6,048,900 HUF
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 1,606,100 HUF
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 1,728,900 HUF
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 1,487,200 HUF
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 2,314,800 HUF
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 1,777,700 HUF
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 1,537,500 HUF
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 2,629,100 HUF
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 2,711,900 HUF
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 1,560,800 HUF
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 1,693,600 HUF
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 1,440,700 HUF
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 1,487,200 HUF
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 1,440,700 HUF
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 1,882,700 HUF
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 4,320,200 HUF
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 6,109,700 HUF
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 3,323,300 HUF
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 3,253,900 HUF
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 1,537,500 HUF
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 1,703,200 HUF
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 1,560,800 HUF
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 1,716,600 HUF
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 4,439,200 HUF
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 8,182,600 HUF
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 2,629,100 HUF
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 1,858,200 HUF
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 1,980,600 HUF
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 7,741,200 HUF
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 7,980,700 HUF
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 1,741,800 HUF
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 1,606,100 HUF
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 5,614,600 HUF
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 1,440,700 HUF
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 2,026,800 HUF

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Hungary, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Budapest 10,643,500 HUF
Debrecen 9,695,200 HUF

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