In August 2025 compared to July 2025, the average net salary dropped by 2.4% (-RON130) in nominal terms.
The best paid employees in August 2025 were in the sector of air transport (RON12.458) and in the sector of manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products (RON11.649), while the lowest-paid workers were in the apparel manufacturing sector (RON3,341) and in accommodation and food service activities (RON3,367).
The average gross salary stood at RON9,002 in August 2025, lower by 2.2% (-RON199) than the level recorded in July 2025.
Earnings in relation with the evolution of consumer prices:
The real earnings index was 95% in August 2025 versus August 2024.
The real earnings index was 95.6% in August 2025 versus July 2025.
Compared to October 1990, the real earnings index was 236.4%, lower by 10.8 percentage points than the level recorded in July 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.