Compared with September 2021, the monthly average net wage in Romania grew by 13.8% in nominal terms in September 2022.
The average gross salary stood at RON6,457 in September 2022, 1.7% higher than in August 2022.
The best paid employees in September 2022 were in the manufacturing of coke and refined petroleum products (RON16,085), while the lowest in accommodation and food service activities (RON2,233 lei).
The real earnings index was 98.2% in September 2022 as compared to September 2021.
The real earnings index was 100.5% in September 2022 as against August 2022.
Compared to October 1990, the real earnings index was 219.0%, higher by 0.9 percentage points than the one recorded in August 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.