Employer cost calculator: Romania 2026
What an employee really costs in Romania: gross salary plus mandatory employer contributions. A RON 6,000 monthly salary costs about RON 6,135 (1.02× gross).
Employer cost by salary
Employer CAM (work insurance) of 2.25%; employees pay most social contributions in Romania.
| Gross per month | RON 4,325 | RON 6,000 | RON 10,000 | RON 20,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAM (work insurance) | RON 93 | RON 135 | RON 225 | RON 450 |
| Total employer cost | RON 4,418 | RON 6,135 | RON 10,225 | RON 20,450 |
| Cost multiplier | 1.022× | 1.023× | 1.023× | 1.023× |
| Employee take-home | RON 2,699 | RON 3,523 | RON 5,850 | RON 11,700 |
Employer CAM (work insurance contribution) 2.25%. Employees pay almost all Romanian social contributions; IT, construction and agri-food exemptions ended on 1 January 2025.
Employee side: Romania take-home pay calculator.
GET /v1/employer-cost?country=ro&gross=… — free API key, 1,000 calls/month.Questions
How much does it cost to employ someone in Romania?
On top of gross pay, employers in Romania pay employer CAM (work insurance) of 2.25%; employees pay most social contributions in Romania. For a RON 6,000 monthly salary the total is about RON 6,135, or 1.02 times gross pay.
Does this include benefits or an EOR fee?
No. It covers statutory employer contributions and mandatory accruals only. Private health insurance, allowances, equipment and Employer of Record fees come on top.
Sources
- https://www.contzilla.ro/noutati-in-salarizare-incepand-cu-1-iulie-2026/
- https://startupcafe.ro/salariul-minim-2026-informatii-anaf-suma-minima-neimpozabila-93358
- https://folositor.ro/ghid/deducere-personala-2026
- https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/romania/individual/other-taxes
Updated 2026-11-13. Estimates for planning only, not tax advice.