Compared with October 2021, the monthly average net wage in Romania grew by 13.1% in nominal terms in October 2022.
The average gross salary stood at RON6,461 in October 2022, 0.1% higher than in September 2022.
The best paid employees in October 2022 were in computer programming, consultancy and related activities (including information service activities) (RON9,427), while the lowest in accommodation and food service activities (RON2,238).
The real earnings index was 98.1% in October 2022 as compared to October 2021.
The real earnings index was 98.8% in October 2022 as against September 2022.
Compared to October 1990, the real earnings index was 216.5%, lower by 2.5 percentage points than the one recorded in September 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.