Compared with March 2021, the average net monthly wage in Romania grew by 11% in nominal terms.
Relative to the inflation, the average net salary inched up just 0.8% in March 2022 versus March 2021 and grew by 3.8% versus February 2022.
The gross average salary stood at RON6,401 in March 2022, 5.6% higher than in February 2022.
As compared to October 1990, the real earnings index was 234.2%, higher by 8.7 percentage points than the level recorded in February 2022.
The best paid employees in March 2022 were in computer programming, consultancy and related activities (including information service activities), making a net average of RON9,968, while the lowest in accommodation and food service activities, making a net average of RON2,079.
Fluctuations in earnings were recorded during the year, mainly due to the granting of annual premiums and holiday bonuses (December, March/April).
The evolution of real earnings depends on both the fluctuations of the average net earnings and the inflation rate.