Compared to June 2025, the average net salary edged 0.4% lower (-RON22) in nominal terms in July 2025.
The best paid employees in July 2025 were in the sector of crude petroleum and natural gas extraction (RON12.061) and in the sector of manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products (RON12.012), while the lowest-paid workers were in accommodation and food service activities (RON3,397) and in the apparel manufacturing sector (RON3,507).
The average gross salary stood at RON9,201 in July 2025, lower by 0.5% (-RON45) than the level recorded in June 2025.
Earnings in relation with the evolution of consumer prices:
The real earnings index was 97.6% in July 2025 versus July 2024.
The real earnings index was 97% in July 2025 versus June 2025.
Compared to October 1990, the real earnings index was 247.2%, lower by 7.7 percentage points than the level recorded in June 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.