Zsolt Hegedűs on the healthcare salary increase: No one will be placed in a lower category

Health Minister Zsolt Hegedűs clarified that during the salary increase for healthcare professionals, no one will be downgraded in their classification. The existing classification system remains unchanged, with the A, B, and C categories being split into A+B and C, resulting in six pay grades instead of five. The Ministry of Health announced a new salary table that considers qualifications and professional experience. Healthcare professionals can expect an average salary increase of 15% by 2027, impacting approximately 123,500 workers, with a total budget of around 192 billion HUF allocated for this adjustment. Additionally, the net income may rise by an average of 17% due to personal income tax reductions.