Compared with August 2021, the monthly average net wage in Romania grew by 12.8% in nominal terms in August 2022.
The average gross salary stood at RON6,348 in August 2022, 0.9% lower than in July 2022.
The best paid employees in August 2022 were in computer programming, consultancy and related activities (including information service activities), making a net average of RON9,395, while the lowest in the manufacturing of wearing apparel, making a net average of RON2,214.
The real earnings index was 97.8% in August 2022 against August 2021.
The real earnings index was 98.3% in August 2022 against July 2022.
Compared to October 1990, the real earnings index was 218.1%, lower by 3.5 percentage points than the level recorded in July 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.