January 24 (SeeNews) - Macedonia's real average net monthly wage increased by 2% year-on-year in November, after edging up 0.9% in the previous month, data from the country's statistical ofice showed on Tuesday.
In nominal terms, the average net wage in Macedonia added 1.8% on the year in November, reaching 22,380 denars ($387.5/361 euro).
The strongest wage growth was registered in the sectors of mining and quarrying, arts, entertainment and recreation, and construction.
On a monthly comparison basis, net wages ticked down by 0.2% in November.
Growth of Macedonia's net and gross wages (pct change):
|
Nov y/y |
Oct y/y |
Nov m/m |
Oct m/m |
real net wage |
2.0 |
0.9 |
-0.2 |
1.2 |
average nominal net wage |
1.8 |
1.1 |
-0.4 |
1.2 |
real gross wage |
2.1 |
1.1 |
-0.2 |
1.2 |
average nominal gross wage |
1.9 |
1.3 |
-0.4 |
1.2 |
source: statistical office
(1 euro=61.1501 denars)