Industry report: Rising labor costs, retention of experienced employees among challenges of business services companies in Romania

The rising labor costs, the recruitment process, and the retention of experienced employees are the main challenges for business services companies active in the country, according to the 2024 report of the Association of Business Service Leaders in Romania (ABSL).

According to ABSL data, all companies reported salary increases this year, and the estimated growth rate for next year is approximately 6.7%. The median gross monthly salary of a software developer is approximately RON 18,700. A payroll specialist earns an average of RON 9,900 gross, while a procurement specialist receives RON 9,300 gross per month. Industry salaries have increased between 48% and 71% in the last five years.