In September 2025 compared to August 2025, the average net salary increased by 2.4% (+RON56) in nominal terms.
Relative to the evolution of consumer prices, the average net salary was 5% lower in September 2025 versus September 2024 and 0.6% higher in September 2025 versus August 2025.
The best paid employees in September 2025 were in the sector of crude petroleum and natural gas extraction (RON12,433) and in computer programming, consultancy and related activities (including information service activities) (RON12,136), while the lowest in accommodation and food service activities (RON3,383) and in manufacture of wearing apparel (RON3,446).
The average gross salary stood at RON9,078 in September 2025, higher by 0.8% (+RON76) than the level recorded in August 2025.
Earnings in relation with the evolution of consumer prices:
The real earnings index was 94.7% in September 2025 versus September 2024.
The real earnings index was 100.6% in September 2025 versus August 2025.
Compared to October 1990, the real earnings index was 238%, higher by 1.6 percentage points than the level recorded August 2025
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.