June 22 (SeeNews) - Macedonia's real average net monthly earnings increased 3.5% year-on-year in April, at the the same pace as in March, statistic office data showed on Wednesday.
In nominal terms, the average net wage rose 2.8% on the year to 22,356 denars ($410/363.3 euro) in April, the data indicated.
The increase came on the back of higher salaries in the sectors entertainment and recreation, and construction.
On a monthly comparison basis, net wages rose by a real 1.3% and by a nominal 1.4% in April.
Details about growth in net and gross wages follow (pct change):
|
April y/y |
March y/y |
April m/m |
March m/m |
real net wage |
3.5 |
3.5 |
1.3 |
1.0 |
average nominal net wage |
2.8 |
3.0 |
1.4 |
1.1 |
real gross wage |
3.4 |
3.4 |
1.1 |
0.9 |
average nominal gross wage |
2.7 |
3.0 |
1.2 |
1.0 |
($=54.5235 denars)