Pay transparency 2026: what you need to know and how NEXON can help
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Pay transparency supports transparent and objective remuneration practices that contribute to equal treatment and strengthen employee trust. As a result of the European Union’s pay transparency regulations, an increasing number of companies are reviewing their compensation processes and data. NEXON’s digital HR solutions provide support in developing pay structures, analysing data and preparing for compliance.
What is pay transparency?
From June 2026, pay transparency will become an unavoidable issue for workplaces across Europe, including Hungary. The European Union’s Pay Transparency Directive (EU) 2023/970 requires Member States, including Hungary, to transpose its provisions into national law by 7 June 2026.
The main objectives of pay transparency regulation
- Reducing the gender pay gap
- Eliminating pay discrimination
- Establishing transparent and justifiable pay systems
Who does pay transparency apply to?
By 7 June 2027, all Hungarian companies, regardless of organisational size, will be required to prepare for the principles of pay transparency. It will be mandatory to include information on the relevant salary or pay range in every job advertisement. It cannot be ruled out that national legislation will also introduce minimum requirements for companies with fewer than 100 employees.
What deadlines should organisations be aware of?
Compliance obligations are primarily differentiated according to the size of the organisation:

What obligations does it involve?
- Establishing pay ranges
- Including salary information in job advertisements
- Conducting gender pay gap analyses
- Reporting
- Handling employee requests for pay information
- Carrying out a joint pay assessment where necessary
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