# Labor market trends in Romania, Hungary, and Moldova > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/labor-market-trends-in-romania-hungary-and-moldova > Updated: 2026-09-29T13:51:28.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Labor market trends in Romania, Hungary, and Moldova indicate significant disparities in wages, regional income, and skill alignment. In Romania and Hungary, economic data highlights sectoral and regional wage gaps. In Romania, the IT sector leads with a net median salary of 11,750 lei, while the retail sector reports only 4,700 lei. There is also a noted discrepancy between employer offers and job seeker expectations. In Hungary, substantial regional differences exist, particularly between Budapest and other counties, where Budapest’s average salaries can place individuals in the top 10 percent of earners in other regions. In Moldova and Romania, reports focus on job vacancies and workforce qualifications. In Moldova’s Ungheni district, a mismatch between available industrial vacancies and worker qualifications has been identified. Similarly, in Romania’s Dâmbovița county, employment agencies are managing a diverse range of vacancies spanning skilled and unskilled roles to address local economic dynamics. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Labor markets in Moldova and Romania report job vacancies and skill mismatches Labor markets in Moldova's Ungheni district and Romania's Dâmbovița county report significant job vacancies, though Moldova faces a notable mismatch between available roles and worker qualifications. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/labor-markets-in-moldova-and-romania-report-job-vacancies-and-skill-mismatches ### 2026-09-25: Regional and sectoral wage disparities reported in Romania and Hungary Economic reports from Romania and Hungary reveal significant wage gaps between sectors and regional disparities in income levels. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-and-sectoral-wage-disparities-reported-in-romania-and-hungary --- Cite as: Labor market trends in Romania, Hungary, and Moldova. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/labor-market-trends-in-romania-hungary-and-moldova