Salariul mediu net a scăzut la 5.688 de lei. Puterea de cumpărare, afectată de inflație

In August 2026, the average net salary in Romania decreased to 5,688 lei, down 2.3% from July. Although it rose 5.6% compared to August 2025, this increase was below the inflation rate of 6.2%, leading to a decline in purchasing power. The average gross salary also fell by 2.2% to 9,497 lei. The highest net salaries were in IT and oil extraction, while the lowest were in other services and fishing. The overall decrease in net salaries was attributed to lower production and earnings, as well as seasonal factors. Some sectors experienced salary increases due to bonuses and higher production, while public sector salaries saw slight declines. The real salary index showed a significant drop compared to previous months.