Average net wage reaches RON 1,498 in April, 0.3 percent more on the month

Average net wage in Romania increased by 0.3 percent in April against the previous month, to 1,498 lei (EUR362) the National Statistics Institute announced this Monday. The increase was mainly generated by various Easter bonuses offered by employers, according to the same source.

The most significant growths compared with the previous month were registered by employees working in the telecom and energy sectors, where monthly net average wages went up by 16 percent and 13 percent, respectively. Decreases were reported in the tobacco and financial sectors where wages shrank by 29.8 percent and 14 percent on the month in April.

Compared with April 2010, average net wages in Romania increased 4.3 percent in nominal terms, the data showed.

Simona Bazavan

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