OREANDA-NEWS. October 13, 2011. The average nominal salary in Moldova in August 2011 amounted to 3,174.8 leis, up 8.5% from August 2010, but down 2.7% from July 2011. The average salary in the public sector in August 2011 amounted to 2,511.3 leis, up 3.3% from August 2010; in the real sector – 3,449.9 leis, up 9.6% from August last year.

The highest earnings in August 2011 were recorded by financial sector’s employees – 6,512.8 leis, enterprises of the heating-, gas-, electricity- and water supply – 5,275.7 leis, enterprises of the transport sector and communications – 4,258.8 lei.

The lowest salaries are earned in the fishing industry – 1,638.8 leis, agriculture and forestry – 1,912 leis.