Compared with June 2021, the monthly average net wage in Romania grew by 12.3% in nominal terms.
The average gross salary stood at RON6,413 in June 2022, 0.9% higher than in May 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 RON9,331, while the lowest in accommodation and food service activities, making a net average of RON2,186.
The real earnings index was 97.6% in June 2022 versus June 2021 and was 0.4% in June 2022 against May 2022.
Compared to October 1990, the real earnings index was 223.7%, higher by 1.1 percentage points than the level recorded in May 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.