Compared with March 2022, the monthly average net wage in Romania grew by 15.7% in nominal terms in March 2023.
The average gross salary stood at RON7,290 in March 2023, 6.5% higher than in February 2023.
The best paid employees in March 2023 were in the sector of tobacco products manufacturing (RON10.989), while the lowest in accommodation and food service activities (RON2.430).
The real earnings index was 101% in March 2023 as compared to March 2022.
The real earnings index was 105.6% in March 2023 as compared to February 2023.
Compared to October 1990, the real earnings index was 236.5%, higher by 12.5 percentage points than the level recorded in February 2023.
Fluctuations in earnings were recorded during the year, mainly determined by granting annual premiums and holiday bonuses, especially in the months taken as comparison base (December, March/April).
The evolution of real earnings depends on both the fluctuations of the average net earnings and the inflation rate.