Compared with January 2022, the monthly average net wage in Romania grew by 15% in nominal terms in January 2023.
The average gross salary stood at RON6,831 in January 2023, 3.9% lower than in December 2022.
The best paid employees in January 2023 were in computer programming, consultancy and related activities (including information service activities) (RON10,041), while the lowest in accommodation and food service activities (RON2,412).
The real earnings index was 99.9% in January 2023 as compared to January 2022.
The real earnings index was 96.4% in January 2023 as against December 2022.
Compared to October 1990, the real earnings index was 225.4%, lower by 8.4 percentage points than the one recorded in December 2022.
Fluctuations in earnings were recorded during the year, mainly determined by granting annual premiums and holiday bonuses (December, March/April).
The evolution of real earnings depends on both the fluctuations of the average net earnings and the inflation rate.