In real terms, the average net salary in Romania fell 2.5% on the month in August.

The gross average salary stood at RON4,981 in August, 2.4% lower than in July, the data showed.

The best paid employees in July were in the IT&C sector, making a net average of RON6.764 a month, while the lowest paid employees were in clothing manufacturing, with an average RON1,754 a month.

Compared with August 2018, the average net monthly wage in Romania grew 14.1% in nominal terms and 9.8% in real terms.