Compared with April 2021, the average net monthly wage in Romania grew by 11.4% in nominal terms.
The gross average salary stood at RON6,443 in April 2022, 0.7% higher than in March 2022.
As compared to October 1990, the real earnings index was 227.5%, by 6.7 percentage points lower than the level recorded in March 2022.
The best paid employees in April 2022 were in computer programming, consultancy and related activities (including information service activities), making a net average of RON9,746, while the lowest in accommodation and food service activities, making a net average of RON2,120.
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.