In Germany, salaries increased by 4.1% between April and June 2025, but purchasing power remains below the level of 2019.

Employees in Germany, including the 900,000 Romanians, benefit from significant salary increases, with an average advance of 4.1% in the period from April to June 2025. The largest increases were observed in financial and professional services, with 7.6%, but the energy sector recorded a decline. Although nominal wages are rising, purchasing power remains below the level of 2019, and retail is still not benefiting from this trend, with declining sales.