In October 2023, according to the first data of the Statistical Office, wages increased faster than inflation in all 10 sectors monitored monthly resulting in real wage growth. This was recorded for the first time since August 2021. The average nominal monthly wage increased year-on-year in all 10 sectors, the most, by 17.6%, in food and beverage services to € 721. The wages of employees also grew at a double-digit in industry to € 1,477, in wholesale to € 1,441, in retail trade to € 1,088 and in accommodation to € 1,093. In October 2023, the real wages of employees also rose more than a year ago, i.e. the wage growth in all sectors exceeded the inflation.
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