Compared with May 2021, the average net monthly wage in Romania grew by 12.5% in nominal terms.
The gross average salary stood at RON6,358 in May 2022, 1.3% lower than in April 2022.
The best paid employees in May 2022 were in computer programming, consultancy and related activities (including information service activities), making a net average of RON9,178, while the lowest in accommodation and food service activities, making a net average of RON2,120.
The real earnings index was 98.3% in May 2022 versus May 2021 and 97.8% in May 2022 as against April 2022. Compared to October 1990, the real earnings index was 222.6%, lower by 4.9 percentage points than the level recorded in April 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.