On a monthly comparison basis, the average net wage went down by 3.1% in real terms in January, after rising by 7% in December.

The average gross salaries and wages calculated for January amounted to RSD 114,228 (EUR 972).

Median net salaries amounted to RSD 62,964 (EUR 536), meaning that 50% of employees realized wages and salaries up to the mentioned amount, the statistics agency said.