Wages rose in the third quarter of 2021, but in many areas they only just kept pace with inflation or even fell behind slightly. The average gross monthly wage for a full-time employee in the third quarter of 2021 was CZK 37,499 (EUR 1,508), up 5.7% compared to the same time period of the previous year. At the same time, according to the Statistical Office, consumer prices increased by 4.1%, meaning that the average wage increased by 1.5% in real terms.
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