The gross average salary grew 1.9% in July compared with June, to RON2,563.

The best paid employees in July were those in the oil and gas industry with an average wage of RON4,907 per month, while the smallest wages were recorded among hotel and restaurant staff, who earned RON1,088 on average.

Compared with July 2014, the net average salary in Romania grew 7.6% in nominal terms and 9.4% in real terms, the data showed.