Half of Romanian employees feel underpaid, Randstad study finds

Only about half of Romanian employees believe they are paid fairly, while more than a quarter are considering changing jobs in the first half of 2026, according to the latest Randstad Romania Employer Brand Research. The study also found that many workers are actively searching for new opportunities out of fear that they could lose their current jobs.

The research, based on responses from 4,030 people in Romania’s active workforce, showed that salary remains the most important factor for employees when choosing an employer. Just 51% of Romanian respondents said their salary is sufficient, below the European average of 58%.