Compared to January 2025, the average net salary edged 0.4% higher (+RON23) in nominal terms in February 2025. Relative to inflation, the average salary edged 0.5% lower.
The average gross salary stood at RON8,932 in February 2025, higher by 0.2% (+RON22) than the level recorded in January 2025.
The best paid employees in February 2025 were in the sector of computer programming, consultancy and related activities (including information service activities) (RON11,619) and in the sector of manufacturing of tobacco products (RON10,860), while the lowest in the accommodation and food service activities (RON3,263) and in the apparel manufacturing sector (RON3,345).
Earnings in relation with the evolution of consumer prices:
The real earnings index was 104.5% in February 2025 versus February 2024.
The real earnings index was 99.5% in February 2025 versus January 2025.
Compared to October 1990, the real earnings index was 249.3%, lower by 1.1 percentage points than the level recorded in January 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.