The gross average salary stood at RON4,938 in December, 6% higher than in November.

The best paid employees in December IT&C industry, making a net average of RON6,888 a month, while the lowest paid employees were in the hotel and restaurant business, with an average RON1,657 a month, the data showed.

Compared with December 2017, the average net wage in Romania grew 12.5% in nominal terms and 8.9% in real terms.