Decalajul dintre salariile așteptate și cele oferite urcă la 30%

In Romania, nominal wages increased by 4.8% in 2025, but a 9.7% inflation rate nearly negated this gain, leading to a real wage decrease of about 4.5%. The salary gap between candidates' expectations and employers' offers has widened, averaging nearly 30%. The salary barometer indicates significant disparities across sectors, with IT leading in pay, while retail remains the lowest. The average net salary in Bucharest is 46% higher than the national average, highlighting regional wage polarization. Companies are encouraged to adapt recruitment strategies to attract talent, especially in competitive areas.