Moldova and Brăila report varying wage trends in 2026

In the Republic of Moldova, average monthly gross wages rose by 9.2% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, reaching 16,895.7 lei. After adjusting for inflation, real wages saw a 2.3% increase compared to the same period in 2025. The information and communications sector reported the highest average gross wages at 41,009.6 lei, followed by financial and insurance activities and the energy sector. Conversely, the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector recorded the lowest average wages at 10,830.3 lei.

In Brăila, Romania, the average nominal gross wage for June 2026 was 7,786 lei. While this represents a 4.2% increase compared to June 2025, local earnings remain significantly below the national average. Specifically, net wages in Brăila are approximately 18.8% lower than the national average. The agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector in Brăila is the only area where local gross wages (8,048 lei) exceed the national average (7,517 lei).