Moldova's average monthly earnings reach €834 in late 2025 as wages outpace inflation
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reports that the average gross monthly earnings in the Republic of Moldova rose to €834 (approx. 16,355 MDL) in the fourth quarter of 2025. This represents a nominal increase of nearly 9% compared to the same period in 2024.
Crucially, the real wage index stood at 101.8%, signaling that salary growth has finally begun to outpace inflation, providing employees with a 1.8% increase in actual purchasing power. The labor market also saw a modest expansion, with the average number of employees growing by 1.5%.
Sectoral performance and the IT peak
The Information and Communications (ICT) sector continues to lead the national economy with average monthly earnings reaching €1,895 (37,144 MDL). It is followed by the financial and insurance industries at €1,538 and the energy supply sector, which exceeded €1,275.
In contrast, the lowest wages remain concentrated in labor-intensive fields. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing reported averages of €550 (10,776 MDL), while the hospitality and arts sectors hovered between €580 and €610.
Public versus private sector growth
Earnings in the public sector averaged €727 (14,256 MDL), reflecting a robust 10.9% annual increase. Meanwhile, the private sector maintained a higher absolute average of €871 (17,078 MDL), though its growth rate was slightly lower at 8.3%.
For the duration of 2025, the annual average gross monthly earnings settled at €789 (15,472 MDL). This marks a total year-on-year increase of 9.8%, highlighting a period of sustained recovery for the Moldovan workforce.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
