Salariile românilor au scăzut cu 132 de lei într-o lună. Diferențe uriașe între angajați • Newsweek România

In August 2026, Romania's average net salary decreased by 132 lei to 5,688 lei, reflecting a 2.3% drop from July. Significant disparities exist across sectors, with IT employees earning over 13,000 lei, while some sectors report averages below 3,000 lei. Although salaries have increased compared to last year, rising prices have diminished purchasing power, with a real salary index of 99.5%. The largest salary drop was noted in vehicle manufacturing, while some sectors, like gambling, saw increases. The public sector also experienced declines in average net salaries, particularly in health and education.