The gross average salary stood at RON5,549 in January, 6% lower compared with December. The month-to-month decline was mainly due to the granting of end of year and holiday bonuses in December.
The best paid employees in January were in the information technology industry, making a net average of RON8,107 a month, while the lowest paid employees were in the hospitality industry, with an average RON1,732 a month.
Compared with January 2020, the average net monthly wage in Romania grew 6.5% in nominal terms and 3.4% in real terms.