Romania's wage distribution demonstrates Bucharest and western regions leading the pack, with southern areas trailing behind.
In the first half of 2025, average salaries in Romanian counties varied significantly, with Bucharest and several western and central counties leading the pack.
In counties such as Iași, Brașov, and Constanța, the average monthly salary was RON 4,700 (EUR 940). Argeș, Prahova, and Dolj followed closely behind with an average of RON 4,500 (EUR 900). Other counties with at least RON 4,000 (EUR 800) average salaries include Bihor, Arad, Galați, Alba, Olt, and Tulcea.
On the lower end of the spectrum, Mehedinți, Giurgiu, and Teleorman had an average monthly salary of RON 3,800 (EUR 760), while Caraș-Severin and Maramureș recorded an average of RON 3,900 (EUR 780).
Regionally, Bucharest and western counties showed a higher demand for specialists and higher-educated positions, leading to higher average salaries. Conversely, counties with economies focused on entry-level or less specialized jobs tended to have lower average pay.
Looking at the overall national level for context, Romania’s average net wage increased to about RON 5,457 (EUR 1,097) in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 9.8% year-on-year rise. This places county salaries in perspective relative to the national average.
In summary, salary disparities in Romania during early 2025 reflect regional economic development differences, with Bucharest and several western and central counties showing stronger wage levels compared to southern and some peripheral counties.
[1] Data from eJobs.ro shows that over 130,000 jobs were recorded in the first half of 2025, with 5.1 million job applications. The fields with the most open positions were retail, services, tourism, or the food industry.
[5] Source: National Institute of Statistics, Romania.
In light of the regional economic development differences, it's essential for individuals in counties such as Iași, Brașov, and Constanța to focus on personal-finance management, considering their average monthly salary of RON 4,700 (EUR 940). On the other hand, those in counties like Mehedinți, Giurgiu, and Teleorman, with an average monthly salary of RON 3,800 (EUR 760), might need to strategize their personal-finance more aggressively to meet their financial goals. While business opportunities in retail, services, tourism, and food industries are abundant nationwide, understanding the local business landscape and skill requirements can influence one's financial growth. [1][5]
