In July 2024 compared to July 2023, the monthly average net wage in Romania increased by 14.8% in nominal terms.
The average gross salary stood at RON8,580 in July 2024, 1.2% higher than the one recorded in June 2024.
The best paid employees in July 2024 were in in the sector of manufacturing coke and refined petroleum products (13,052 lei), while the lowest in apparel manufacturing (RON3,054).
The real earnings index was 108.9% in July 2024 as compared with July 2023.
The real earnings index was 100.7% in July 2024 as compared with June 2024.
Compared to October 1990, the real earnings index was 253.3%, higher by 1.7 percentage points than the level recorded in June 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.