Compared to October 2022, the monthly average net wage in Romania grew by 17.1% in nominal terms in October 2023.
The average gross salary stood at RON7,509 in October 2023, 2.2% higher than in September 2023.
The best paid employees in October 2023 were in computer programming, consultancy and related activities (including information service activities) (RON11,127), while the lowest in accommodation and food service activities (RON2,591).
The real earnings index was 108.4% in October 2023 as compared to October 2022.
The real earnings index was 101.6% in October 2023 as compared to September 2023.
Compared to October 1990, the real earnings index was 234.6%, higher by 3.7 percentage points than the level recorded in September 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.