In December 2025 compared to November 2025, the average net salary increased by 5.3% (+RON299) in nominal terms.
The best paid employees in December 2025 were in the sector of extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas (RON13,012) and in computer programming, consultancy and related activities (including information service activities) (RON12,588), while the lowest in accommodation and food service activities (RON3,557) and in the sector of wearing apparel manufacturing (RON3,581).
The average gross salary stood at RON9,868 (EUR1,937) in December 2025, higher by 5.3% (+RON497) than the level recorded in November 2025.
Earnings in relation with the evolution of consumer prices:
The real earnings index was 95.5% in December 2025 versus December 2024.
The real earnings index was 105.1% in December 2025 versus November 2025.
Compared to October 1990, the real earnings index was 255.7%, higher by 12.4 percentage points than the level recorded in November 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.