IT-ul rămâne domeniul cu cele mai mari salarii din România / Retailul și serviciile, la polul opus

The IT sector remains the highest-paying field in Romania, with an average net salary of 8,000 lei per month. However, salary increases have not kept pace with inflation, leading employees to expect salaries 30% higher than their current earnings. Despite a decrease in hiring and layoffs, IT salaries continue to dominate. Other high-paying sectors include oil and gas, research and development, and construction. Candidates' salary expectations are significantly higher, especially in IT, where they seek 50% more than current salaries. The average net salary in Romania is 5,684 lei, reflecting a modest annual increase.