Compared with January 2021, the average monthly net wage in Romania grew by 8.9% in nominal terms.
The average gross salary stood at RON6,031 in January 2022, lower by 4.7% than in December 2021.
The best paid employees in January 2022 were in computer programming, consultancy and related activities (including information service activities, making a net average of RON8,940, while the lowest paid employees were in accommodation and food service activities, making a net average of RON2,047.
Fluctuations in earnings were recorded in 2021 mainly due to the granting of annual premiums and holiday bonuses (December, March/April).
The evolution of real earnings depends on both the fluctuations of the average net nominal earnings and the inflation rate.