Romania - Large companies raised wages by 12% - October 31, 2022

According to the PayWell 2022 salary study, gross wages among employees in companies have risen by an average of 12% this year, the highest rate in 15 years, as firms try to offset record inflation, but also in the context of a very competitive labour market. For 2023, private companies anticipate an average increase in gross wages of 9.3%. The significant wage increases, exceeding 10% in many sectors, have to be put into perspective because they have not offset the erosion of purchasing power caused by inflation.

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