The average gross monthly wage in Moldova was MDL 16,895.7 in the second quarter of 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). That is 9.2% more than a year earlier and 2.3% more in real terms. Businesses paid MDL 17,910.4 on average and budget institutions MDL 13,827.3. For the full year 2025, the average was MDL 15,594.5 gross and MDL 13,226.8 net.
MDL 16,896 / month
Real sector, Q2 2026
MDL 17,910.4
Average net wage, 2025
MDL 13,226.8
Chisinau, gross, 2025
MDL 18,707.8
Information and communication, Q2 2026
MDL 41,009.6 / month
The National Bureau of Statistics publishes the average gross monthly wage every quarter, about 2 months after the quarter ends, and a fuller annual survey in August. The quarterly figures cover businesses with 4 or more employees and all budget institutions. They exclude the left bank of the Nistru and Bender. The latest quarter is April to June 2026, published on 1 September 2026.
Average gross monthly wage by activity in Moldova, Q2 2026
<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Activity, Q2 2026</th><th>Average gross monthly wage</th><th>Change from Q2 2025</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Total economy</strong></td><td><strong>MDL 16,895.7</strong></td><td><strong>+9.2%</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Information and communication</td><td>MDL 41,009.6</td><td>+13.1%</td></tr><tr><td>Financial and insurance activities</td><td>MDL 31,450.5</td><td>+5.4%</td></tr><tr><td>Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning</td><td>MDL 24,682.9</td><td>+4.6%</td></tr><tr><td>Administrative and support service activities</td><td>MDL 20,079.1</td><td>+52.5%</td></tr><tr><td>Professional, scientific and technical activities</td><td>MDL 20,069.4</td><td>+10.8%</td></tr><tr><td>Other service activities</td><td>MDL 18,800.5</td><td>+7.9%</td></tr><tr><td>Human health and social work</td><td>MDL 18,398.7</td><td>+3.5%</td></tr><tr><td>Public administration and defense, social security</td><td>MDL 17,634.6</td><td>+2.8%</td></tr><tr><td>Mining and quarrying</td><td>MDL 15,387.3</td><td>+8.3%</td></tr><tr><td>Wholesale and retail trade, vehicle repair</td><td>MDL 15,080.0</td><td>+10.3%</td></tr><tr><td>Construction</td><td>MDL 14,887.1</td><td>+15.5%</td></tr><tr><td>Water supply and waste management</td><td>MDL 14,699.6</td><td>+10.2%</td></tr><tr><td>Manufacturing</td><td>MDL 14,476.3</td><td>+10.3%</td></tr><tr><td>Transport and storage</td><td>MDL 14,210.1</td><td>+8.6%</td></tr><tr><td>Real estate activities</td><td>MDL 13,870.7</td><td>+5.8%</td></tr><tr><td>Education</td><td>MDL 13,810.5</td><td>+7.3%</td></tr><tr><td>Arts, entertainment and recreation</td><td>MDL 12,890.6</td><td>+11.5%</td></tr><tr><td>Accommodation and food service</td><td>MDL 11,723.2</td><td>+11.5%</td></tr><tr><td>Agriculture, forestry and fishing</td><td>MDL 10,830.3</td><td>+8.3%</td></tr></tbody></table>
Activity changes pay a lot. Information and communication averaged MDL 41,009.6 gross in the second quarter of 2026, about 2.4 times the national average. Financial and insurance activities averaged MDL 31,450.5, against MDL 10,830.3 in agriculture. Chisinau is the only area above the national average: MDL 18,707.8 gross in 2025, 20% more. Women earned 15.4% less than men in 2025.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Moldova?
The average gross monthly wage was MDL 16,895.7 in the second quarter of 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. For the full year 2025 it was MDL 15,594.5 gross and MDL 13,226.8 net.
Which activity pays the most in Moldova?
Information and communication, at MDL 41,009.6 gross a month in the second quarter of 2026. Financial and insurance activities followed at MDL 31,450.5, and energy supply at MDL 24,682.9.
Is pay higher in Chisinau?
Yes. The average gross wage in Chisinau municipality was MDL 18,707.8 a month in 2025, 20% above the national average. Every other district was below the average.
How fast are wages rising in Moldova?
The average gross wage rose 9.2% from the second quarter of 2025 to the second quarter of 2026. After inflation, the rise was 2.3%.
What does an average employee cost an employer in Moldova?
The NBS put the average monthly labor cost at MDL 19,356.3 per employee in 2025. Employer social insurance made up 18.2% of it.