România a încheiat anul 2025 cu 5,761 milioane de salariați, cu 8.500 mai mulți decât în anul precedent

At the end of 2025, Romania's workforce reached 5.761 million, an increase of 8.5% from the previous year. The average gross monthly salary was 8,716 lei, up 8.1%, while the net average salary rose to 5,266 lei, a 6.2% increase. Employers spent an average of 9,126 lei per employee, reflecting an 8.1% rise. The average number of employees was 5.526 million, with notable salary disparities across sectors. Women earned 4.8% less than men on average, with significant differences in various economic activities. The highest salaries were in telecommunications and IT, while the lowest were in hospitality and agriculture. Regional disparities were evident, with Bucharest having the highest average net salary, while several counties reported below-average earnings. Overall, labor costs increased across all sectors, with government support for employment initiatives.