TOP domenii cu cele mai mari și cele mai mici salarii în prima jumătate a anului 2026 - StartupCafe

In the first half of 2026, IT, oil/gas, and R&D sectors offered the highest salaries, while the lowest were in au pair/babysitting and beauty services. Despite salary increases, real purchasing power declined due to inflation. Employees' salary expectations exceed actual earnings by an average of 30%, particularly in IT, where expectations are 50% higher. The lowest-paying sectors include commerce and services, with many entry-level jobs contributing to lower averages. The average salary in the economy reached 5,684 lei, marking a minimal increase from the previous year.