In June 2024 compared to June 2023, the monthly average net wage in Romania increased by 12.5% in nominal terms.
The average gross salary stood at RON8,480 in June 2024, 1.5% higher than the one recorded in May 2024.
The best paid employees in June 2024 were in publishing activities (RON11,614), while the lowest in apparel manufacturing (RON2,798).
The real earnings index was 107.2% in June 2024 as compared with June 2023.
The real earnings index was 100.9% in June 2024 as compared with May 2024.
Compared to October 1990, the real earnings index was 251.6%, higher by 2.2 percentage points than the level recorded in May 2024.
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.