Unde se câștigă cel mai bine în România. Topul salariilor nete în prima jumătate din 2026

In Romania, the highest average net salaries in the first half of 2026 were in IT, oil/gas, R&D, and construction sectors, ranging from 6,500 to 8,000 lei. IT professionals earned an average of 8,000 lei, while oil/gas workers received 7,000 lei. There is a significant gap between employee salary expectations and actual earnings, especially in IT, where expectations are 50% higher. Retail and food industries reported the lowest salaries, with retail averaging 4,300 lei. The overall average salary in Romania reached 5,684 lei in May 2026, reflecting a 3.2% increase from the previous year.