Compared to September 2022, the monthly average net wage in Romania grew by 14.7% in nominal terms in September 2023.
The average gross salary stood at RON7,350 in September 2023, 1.3% higher than in August 2023.
The best paid employees in September 2023 were in the manufacturing of coke and refined petroleum products (RON11,450), while the lowest in accommodation and food service activities (RON2,524).
The real earnings index was 105.4% in September 2023 as compared to September 2022.
The real earnings index was 100.6% in September 2023 as compared to August 2023.
Compared to October 1990, the real earnings index was 230.9%, higher by 1.3 percentage points than the level recorded in August 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.