The monthly wage has been decreasing in real terms for the third quarter. According to the Statistical Office, real wages decreased due to high inflation by 4% in the 3rd quarter. Even double-digit increases in average gross wages in some sectors could not compensate for the record price increases. The real wage decreased year-on-year in all 19 monitored sectors of the economy. The average nominal monthly wage of an employee during the 3rd quarter of 2022 increased by 9.4% year-on-year to € 1,296. Despite relatively fast growth, wages did not keep up with the rate of inflation, and the average real wage dropped by 4% year-on-year.
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