Teachers’ low wages have long been the centre of criticism. According to a recent comparison, their wages are so low that the basic salary of those working in the sector with 3-5 years of professional experience does not exceed the payment of the monthly minimum wage for skilled workers. A beginner teacher’s gross monthly salary currently amounts to HUF 230,000 (EUR 644), while a teacher with an MA degree and 6-8 years of experience normally earns around HUF 263,000 (EUR 737) gross. In addition, and somewhat consequently, Hungary has long been affected by a teacher shortage.
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