The average paid net salary per employee in August this year amounted to MKD 28,642 and is 4 percent higher than August 2020, the State Statistical Office informed on Friday.
The increase is primarily due to the higher average monthly paid net salary in the sectors: Professional, scientific and technical activities (14.0%), Accommodation facilities and food service activities (13.4%) and other service activities (12.6%).
An increase in the average monthly net wage paid per employee, compared to the previous month, was registered in the sectors: Agriculture, forestry and fisheries (5.5%), Arts, entertainment and recreation (3.6%) and Accommodation and food service activities (3.1%).
The average gross salary in August 2021 was MKD 42,776.