Real income growth and IT sector dominance define Moldova’s labor market in Q4 2025
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
