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The Superior Council of Magistracy released updated net salaries for judges in Romania, following a recent ECHR decision. Salaries range from 6,990 to 20,346 lei based on professional rank and experience. The data does not yet include salaries for the High Court of Cassation and Justice. Approximately 46% of judges work in courts, 33% in tribunals, and 21% in appeal courts. Comparatively, Romanian judges earn below the EU average, with a net average salary of 5,688 lei in August 2026. The Council emphasizes the importance of accurate representation of national realities in international jurisdictions.