Compared to March 2025, the average net salary edged 0.8% lower (-RON44) in nominal terms in April 2025. Relative to the evolution of consumer prices, the average net salary inched 0.9% lower.
The average gross salary stood at RON9,415 in April 2025, lower by 0.8% (-RON80) than the level recorded in March 2025.
The best paid employees in April 2025 were in extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas (RON14,021) and in computer programming, consultancy and related activities (including information service activities) with RON12,599, while the lowest-paid workers were in accommodation and food service activities (RON3,332) and in the apparel manufacturing sector (RON3,430).
Earnings in relation with the evolution of consumer prices:
The real earnings index was 103.2% in April 2025 versus April 2024.
The real earnings index was 99.1% in April 2025 versus March 2025.
Compared to October 1990, the real earnings index was 262.2%, lower by 2.2 percentage points than the level recorded in March 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