Average Salary in Romania (2026)
The average full-time gross salary in Romania is roughly RON 88,000 per year — RON 7,333 per month (≈ €17,426/year). After income tax and employee contributions at 2025 rates, that leaves an estimated RON 4,290 per month in take-home pay.
Key salary figures
- Avg. gross per year
- RON 88,000
- Avg. gross per month
- RON 7,333
- Est. net per month
- RON 4,290
- Tax & contributions
- 41.5%
- Gross per year (EUR)
- ≈ €17,426
- Avg. living costs (single)
- €1,010/mo
National all-sector estimates. Capital-city, tech and finance salaries typically run 30–80% higher.
From gross to net in Romania
On the average salary, total deductions in Romania come to about 41.5% — leaving RON 51,480 per year net. The exact split between income tax and social contributions depends on your personal situation.
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Average single-person living costs in Romania run about €1,010 per month. Against an average net salary of ≈ €850, that leaves a gap of roughly €160 — average earners typically share housing or live outside the priciest cities. Build your own budget with the Romania cost of living calculator.
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Or compare all countries side by side on the European salary comparison page, and see the full country picture on our Romania guide.