It turned out what the HUN-REN leaders received in addition to the base salary of 6-7 million.

Gulyás Balázs, the former president of HUN-REN, earned a gross salary of 7.05 million HUF, with additional benefits including health and pension contributions. His contract allowed for performance bonuses, which he forfeited upon leaving. Jakab Roland, the CEO, earned even more, with a gross salary reaching 9.39 million HUF. Both left their positions following government decisions affecting the organization. HUN-REN was established in 2023 after a restructuring from the MTA, which faced protests from researchers. The average salary for researchers in HUN-REN is significantly lower than that of its top executives, highlighting disparities within the organization.