September 21 (SeeNews) - Macedonia's real average net monthly wage increased by 0.3% year-on-year in July, after rising by 1.3% in the previous month, the national statistical office said on Thursday.
In nominal terms, the average net wage in Macedonia rose by 1.5% in July, reaching 22,671 denars ($438.7/369 euro).
The strongest wage growth was registered in the sectors of scientific and technical activities, mining and quarrying and information and communication.
On a monthly comparison basis, net wages were flat in July.
Growth of Macedonia's net and gross wages (pct change):
|
July y/y |
June y/y |
July m/m |
June m/m |
real net wage |
0.3 |
1.3 |
0.0 |
-0.7 |
average nominal net wage |
1.5 |
2.8 |
-0.6 |
-0.4 |
Source: Macedonian statistical office
(1 euro = 61.448 denars)