The highest net salaries in July 2026 were recorded in computer programming, consultancy and related activities (RON13,464) and in extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas (RON13,140), while the lowest were seen in personal service activities (RON2,897) and in fishing and aquaculture (RON3,023).
The average net salary increased by 1.5% In July 2026 compared with June 2026.
In relation to consumer prices, the real earnings dropped by 2.5%.
The average gross salary stood at RON9,709 (EUR1,847) in July 2026, higher by 1.5% (+RON145) than the level recorded in June 2026.
Earnings in relation to consumer prices:
▪ The real earnings index was 97.5% in July 2026 versus July 2025.
▪ The real earnings index was 100.9% in July 2026 versus June 2026.
▪ Compared to October 1990, the real earnings index was 241.1%, higher by 2.2 percentage points than the level recorded in June 2026.
The trend of real earnings depends both on the fluctuations of the average net earnings and on the inflation rate.