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In Romania, the average net salary reached 5,688 lei in August 2026, but purchasing power decreased due to inflation. Significant disparities exist between sectors, with IT salaries averaging over 13,000 lei, while other sectors like services report under 3,000 lei. Approximately 58% of employees earned below 4,100 lei in 2025, highlighting the gap between high earners and the majority. The minimum consumption basket for a decent living for a family of four was estimated at 11,668 lei, indicating that the minimum wage covers less than half of this need.