Key Facts: Romania Wages
- Country
- Romania (ROU)
- Continent
- Europe
- Currency
- Romanian Leu (RON)
- Minimum Wage
- lei24.36 /hr ($5.30 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- lei7,200 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- lei86,400 /year
- Median Individual Income
- lei40,000 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 40 hours
- Data Source
- Government of Romania
- Last Updated
- 2026-02-24
Romania — Average Salary & Wages
Romanian Leu (RON) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Romania is
lei86,400 a year
But half of all workers earn less than lei40,000 .
The average is lifted by bonuses and high earners. Most workers earn less than that.
The minimum wage in Romania is lei24.36/hr ($5.30 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is lei7,200 ($1,565.05 USD). The median monthly income is lei3,333.33 ($724.56 USD).
Romania's minimum wage is among the lowest for Europe, ranking #27 out of 40 countries with statutory minimum wages. Over the past 5 years, the minimum wage has increased by 82% in nominal terms. The standard work week is 40 hours.
Average gross monthly earnings for full-time employees. Net estimated after 10% income tax and 35% social contributions (pension 25%, health 10%).
Minimum Wage Trend
Since 2020, the minimum wage has grown +82% in nominal terms.
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Romania, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $12.96/hr in the United States, adjusted for local cost of living using the World Bank PPP conversion factor.
In Context
At minimum wage, a full-time worker in Romania earns lei4,222/mo. That is 59% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- lei4,222 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 59% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $917.73/mo monthly
- Nominal growth
- +82% since 2020
Wage Breakdown
- Hourly
- lei24.36
- Monthly
- lei4,050
- Annual
- lei48,600Based on 12 monthly payments
Salariul minim brut pe tara garantat in plata. Romania also has a higher minimum wage for employees in the construction sector and for employees with higher education in certain sectors.
Work Week
- Standard
- 40 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 48 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 1.75x pay
Standard workweek is 40 hours over 5 days, maximum 8 hours/day. Overtime premium is at least 75% of base salary. Maximum 48 hours/week including overtime, averaged over a 4-month reference period.
How Romania Compares
| Metric | Romania | Europe Avg. | Europe Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. wage (USD equiv.) | $5.30/hr | $8.37/hr | $17.79/hr (Luxembourg) |
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $1,565.05/mo | $3,218.62/mo | $9,615.38/mo (Switzerland) |
Countries with Similar Minimum Wages
| Country | Min. Wage /hr (USD) |
|---|---|
| Barbados | $5.36 |
| Hong Kong | $5.37 |
| Latvia | $5.12 |
| Cook Islands | $5.67 |
| Oman | $4.88 |
| Romania | $5.30 |
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What is the minimum wage in Romania?
The minimum wage in Romania is lei24.36/hr (approximately $5.30 USD), effective since 2025-01-01. Salariul minim brut pe tara garantat in plata. Romania also has a higher minimum wage for employees in the construction sector and for employees with higher education in certain sectors.
What is the average salary in Romania?
The average gross monthly salary in Romania is lei7,200 (approximately $1,565.05 USD). Average gross monthly earnings for full-time employees. Net estimated after 10% income tax and 35% social contributions (pension 25%, health 10%). Source: National Institute of Statistics (INS) (2025).
How many hours is the standard work week in Romania?
The standard work week in Romania is 40 hours, with a legal maximum of 48 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.75x the normal rate. Standard workweek is 40 hours over 5 days, maximum 8 hours/day. Overtime premium is at least 75% of base salary. Maximum 48 hours/week including overtime, averaged over a 4-month reference period.
How has the minimum wage in Romania changed over time?
The minimum wage in Romania has changed as follows: lei2,230 in 2020, lei2,300 in 2021, lei2,550 in 2022, lei3,000 in 2023, lei3,700 in 2024, lei4,050 in 2025. This represents 6 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Romania in USD?
The minimum wage in Romania converts to approximately $5.30/hr in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
What is the average salary in Romania in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Romania is approximately $1,565.05 per month in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
How does Romania's minimum wage compare to the Europe average?
Romania's minimum wage ranks #27 out of 40 countries with statutory minimum wages in Europe, placing it below the median for Europe.
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