According to statistical office data, in September, the average nominal monthly wage increased in all sectors year-on-year, mostly in accommodation, where it rose by 12.6% to €873. Double-digit growth was also recorded in wholesale by 12.2% (€1,202), sales and repair of motor vehicles by 10.1% (€1,158) and in food and beverage service activities by 11.8% (€626). Wages also grew, year-on-year, in retail trade by 9.3% (€902), in selected market services by 8.4 % (€1,126), in construction by 7.9% (€836), information and communication by 7.3% (€2,136), transportation and storage by 5.4% (€1,093), and industry by 5.1% (€1,251).
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