The gross average salary in November stood at RON3,430, 3.1% higher than in October.

The best paid employees in November were those in the IT&C and related services sector, making a net average of RON6,157 a month, while the lowest paid employees were in the hotel and restaurant business, with an average RON1,409 a month.

Compared with November 2016, the average net wage in Romania grew 13.4% in nominal terms and 9.9% in real terms, the data showed.