According to the data of the State Statistical Office, the index of the average monthly net wage paid per employee in February 2016, compared to February 2015, was 103.4.
This increase is caused by the increase of the average monthly net wage paid per employee in the sectors: Construction (16.3%), Administrative and support service activities (11.1%) and Agriculture, forestry and fishing (11.0%).
A decrease in the average monthly net wage paid per employee compared to the previous month was recorded in the sectors: Agriculture, forestry and fishing (9.2%), Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles (7.8%) and Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply (6.5%).
The average monthly net wage paid per employee in February 2016 was 21 813 denars.
In February 2016, 1.2% of the employees in the Republic of Macedonia did not receive any payment.
