According to the data of the State Statistical Office, the index of the average monthly net wage paid per employee in December 2012, compared to December 2011, was 100.3.
This increase is caused by the increase of the average monthly net wage paid per employee in the sectors: Agriculture, forestry and fishing (4.0%), Information and communication (3.8%) and Human health and social work activities (3.5%).
An increase in the average monthly net wage paid per employee compared to the previous month was recorded in the sectors: Information and communication (45.8%), Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles (7.9%) and Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply (6.5%).
The average monthly net wage paid per employee in December 2012 was 21 469 denars.
In December 2012, 2.1% of the employees in the Republic of Macedonia did not receive any payment.