Compared to June 2022, the monthly average net wage in Romania grew by 15.7% in nominal terms in June 2023.
The average gross salary stood at RON7,364 in June 2023, 1.9% higher than in May 2023.
The best paid employees in June 2023 were in the manufacturing of coke and refined petroleum products (RON10,862), while the lowest in accommodation and food service activities (RON2,525).
The real earnings index was 104.9% in June 2023 as compared to June 2022.
The real earnings index was 100.9% in June 2023 as compared to May 2023.
Compared to October 1990, the real earnings index was 234.7%, higher by 2.0 percentage points than the level recorded in May 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 both on the fluctuations of the average net earnings and on the inflation rate.