Hungary · 2026
Hungary Salary Calculator
See what a Hungarian salary pays out after the flat 15% tax and 18.5% social contributions.
VAT rate: 27%Total deductions
Employees pay a flat 15% income tax and 18.5% social contribution on gross (about 66.5% net). Sole traders on the flat-rate scheme are taxed on 60% of revenue. Companies (Kft) pay 9% corporate tax, then 15% dividend tax. Compared with the UK, Hungary has just one income-tax rate instead of three, but its 18.5% social contribution is far heavier than UK National Insurance.
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- Social security caps
- Employee social contributions (18.5%) are uncapped; the employer's SZOCHO (13%) is capped at a ceiling.
- Residency (183-day rule)
- Hungarian residents are taxed on worldwide income; the 183-day rule and permanent home test determine residency.
- Double taxation treaties
- Hungary has double taxation treaties with the US, UK and EU member states.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate my net salary?
Employees pay a flat 15% income tax and 18.5% social contribution on gross (about 66.5% net). Sole traders on the flat-rate scheme are taxed on 60% of revenue. Companies (Kft) pay 9% corporate tax, then 15% dividend tax. Compared with the UK, Hungary has just one income-tax rate instead of three, but its 18.5% social contribution is far heavier than UK National Insurance.
What are the social security caps?
Employee social contributions (18.5%) are uncapped; the employer's SZOCHO (13%) is capped at a ceiling.
When do I become a tax resident?
Hungarian residents are taxed on worldwide income; the 183-day rule and permanent home test determine residency.