The gross average salary stood at RON4,510 in July, 0.4% lower than in June.

The best paid employees in July were those in the IT&C and related services sector, making a net average of RON6,566 a month, while the lowest paid employees were in the hotel and restaurant business, with an average RON1,575 a month, the data showed.

Compared with July 2017, the average net wage in Romania grew 13.3% in nominal terms and 8.4% in real terms.