The gross average salary in March stood at RON3,256, 4.8% higher than in February.

The best paid employees in March were those in the IT&C and related services sector, making a net average of RON5,880 a month, while the lowest paid employees were in the hotel and restaurant business, with an average RON1,369 a month.

Compared with March 2016, the average net wage in Romania grew 14.2% in nominal terms and 14% in real terms, the data showed.