The gross average salary stood at RON4,482 in September, 0.7% higher than in August.

The best paid employees in September were those in the oil and gas industry, making a net average of RON6,465 a month, while the lowest paid employees were in the hotel and restaurant business, with an average RON1,567 a month, the data showed.

Compared with September 2017, the average net wage in Romania grew 13.1% in nominal terms and 7.7% in real terms.