Public wages: a store manager at Lidl could earn over a million in 2026

Based on the examples cited in the article, a monthly salary of 1,083,000 forints was advertised for experienced employees in the store manager position (in Orosháza), and according to the newspaper, the level above one million forints appears in several locations. A secondary education is sufficient for the position, and the tasks include operating the store, managing the team, meeting key performance indicators, and managing merchandise. The advertisement also lists benefits such as a company car, health program, and extra day off.

According to the newspaper, the position of deputy store manager (in Baja) offers a monthly salary of 768 thousand forints for full-time work, with tasks ranging from ensuring daily operations to training to preparing schedules. A part-time shop assistant position (in Kiskőrös, 6 hours) was expected to earn a salary of 426 thousand forints, while a hygiene worker (in Tapolca, part-time) was expected to earn 284 thousand forints in the job advertisement. According to the article, the package also includes travel expenses for several positions.