In January 2024 compared to January 2023, the monthly average net wage in Romania increased by 14.2% in nominal terms.
The average gross salary stood at RON7,976 in January 2024, 3.9% lower than in December 2023.
The best paid employees in January 2023 were in computer programming, consultancy and related activities (including information service activities) (RON11,193), while the lowest in apparel manufacturing (RON2,733).
The real earnings index was 106.3% in January 2024 as compared to January 2023.
The real earnings index was 94.7% in January 2024 as compared to December 2023.
Compared to October 1990, the real earnings index was 239.7%, lower by 13.6 percentage points than the level recorded in December 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 both on the fluctuations of the average net earnings and on the inflation rate.