Compared to May 2022, the monthly average net wage in Romania grew by 15.7% in nominal terms in May 2023.
Relative to the annual inflation, the average net salary grew by 4.6% in May 2023 from May 2022.
The average gross salary stood at RON7,229 in May 2023, 1.1% lower than in April 2023.
The best paid employees in May 2023 were in computer programming, consultancy and related activities (including information service activities) (RON10.478), while the lowest in accommodation and food service activities (RON2.449).
The real earnings index was 104.6% in May 2023 as compared to May 2022.
The real earnings index was 98.9% in May 2023 as compared to April 2023.
Compared to October 1990, the real earnings index was 232.7%, lower by 2.6 percentage points than the level recorded in April 2023.
Fluctuations in earnings were recorded during the year, mainly determined by granting annual premiums and holiday bonuses, especially in the months taken as comparison base (December, March/April).
The evolution of real earnings depends on both the fluctuations of the average net earnings and the inflation rate.