In the first three months of 2025, companies in Romania opened over 50,000 job opportunities, according to the online platform eJobs. The data reveals a highly active labor market, with nearly 3 million applications submitted. While the total number of jobs and applications remains steady compared to the same period in 2024, a notable development is the 20% increase in newly registered candidates on the platform.

“This is a moment when the market is in a state of balance in terms of job availability, but very active when it comes to candidates exploring all available opportunities. Two important elements for job seekers are stability and the salaries offered by employers,” said Roxana Drăghici, Head of Sales at eJobs.

The highest salaries in major economic centers

According to Salario, eJobs’ salary comparison tool, the capital city remains at the top of the ranking: the average net monthly salary in Bucharest stands at 5,500 lei. Cluj comes in second, with an average of 5,000 lei, followed by Brașov (4,700 lei), Timiș (4,600 lei), and Iași (4,400 lei).

At the opposite end, the lowest salaries were recorded in counties such as Giurgiu (3,520 lei), Vrancea (3,700 lei), Covasna (3,800 lei), Gorj (3,850 lei), and Tulcea (4,000 lei). These figures highlight the geographic divide between high-performing economic centers and less developed regions.

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The highest-paying industries

The IT sector continues to lead the ranking of best-paying fields, with an average net salary of 7,500 lei per month. Next is the oil and gas industry, with an average of 6,000 lei, while construction and installations climbed to third place due to a severe labor shortage, with an average of 5,500 lei.

“The shortage in construction is pushing employers to make competitive offers to recruit and retain staff. This pressure has driven the increase in the sector’s average salary,” explained Roxana Drăghici.

Engineers also remain in high demand, earning an average of 5,400 lei, followed by employees in audit and consultancy (5,300 lei) and financial services (5,000 lei).

The lowest-earning sectors

At the bottom of the ranking are industries dominated by entry-level employees. These include:

• textile industry (3,500 lei net);
• beauty salons and clinics (3,700 lei);
• retail (3,750 lei);
• call-center / BPO (3,900 lei).

Although salaries are lower, these fields remain among the most dynamic on the labor market. Retail attracted around 900,000 applications in the first quarter, while call-center / BPO ranked third, with 350,000 applications.

Who are the most active candidates

The majority of applications came from young people at the beginning of their careers. Entry-level candidates (0–2 years of experience) and mid-level candidates (2–5 years of experience) dominated the statistics. By age group, the most active were those aged 25–35, followed by those between 18 and 24 years old.

Currently, the eJobs platform lists more than 23,000 available job opportunities, underscoring the dynamism of Romania’s labor market and the growing competition between both employers and candidates.