The average net salary was up by 0.7% (RON39) in February 2026 compared with January 2026.
The best paid employees in February 2026 were in the sector of computer programming, consultancy and related activities (including information service activities) (RON12,952) and in manufacture of tobacco products (RON11,920), while the lowest salaries were seen in fishing and aquaculture (RON2,884) and personal service activities (RON2,887).
The average gross salary stood at RON9,272 in February 2026, higher by 0.6% (RON52) than the level recorded in January 2026.
During the year, there are fluctuations of the earnings, mainly determined by granting of annual and holiday bonuses, INS says.
Earnings in relation to the trend of consumer prices:
The real earnings index was 95% in February 2026 compared with February 2025.
The real earnings index was 100.1% in February 2026 compared with January 2026.
Compared with October 1990, the real earnings index was 236.6%, 0.2% higher than the one recorded in January 2026.
The trend of real earnings depends both on the fluctuations of the average net earnings and on the inflation rate.
(English version by Loredana Fratila-Cristescu)