In May 2024 vs May 2023, the average net salary rose by 12.7%.

The average gross salary stood at RON8,355, down 2.1% (RON177) from April 2024.

The best paid employees in May 2024 were in IT services activities (RON11,253), while the lowest paid employees were in apparel manufacturing (RON2,784).

Compared with October 1990, the real earnings index was 249.4%, 4.6% lower than the level recorded in April 2024.

The evolution of real earnings depends both on the fluctuations of the average net earnings and on the inflation rate. 

(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)