The average earnings (gross) in Montenegro in December 2013 are 738 Euro, while the average earnings without taxes and contributions (net) are 486 Euro. In comparison with November 2013, the average earnings without taxes and contributions (net) in December increased 1.5%.The average earnings without taxes and contributions (net) in December 2013 compared to December 2012 decreased 2.2%, while they decreased 0.2% compared to the average monthly earnings without taxes and contributions (net) in 2012. At the level of 2013 the average gross earning was 726 Euro, while the average net earnings were 479 Euro. The average net earnings in 2013 decreased 1,6% compare to net earnings in 2012. Having in mind that consumer prices in 2013 comparing to 2012 increased 2.2%, the results is that real earnings without taxes and contributions (net) in the same period decreased 3.8 %.

At the sector level the average earnings without taxes and contributions (net) in December 2013 compared to October 2013 increased in the following sectors: Real estate activities (28.3%), Financial and insurance activities (16.6%), Construction (13.7%), Accommodation and food service activities (9.0%), Other service activities (6.6%), Information and communication (5.8%), Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities (5.2%), Manufacturing (3.5%), Wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motor recycles (2.8%), Transportation and storage (1.9%), Professional, scientific and tehnical activities (1.6%), Human health and social work activities (0.4%), while there was a decrease in the following sectors: Electrity gas, steam, and air conditioning supply (5.4%), Arts, entertainment and recreation (3.0%), Administrative and support service activities (2.5%), Public administration and defence, compulsory social security (1.8%), Mining and quarrying (0.5%), Education (0.2%) and Agriculture, forestry and fishing (6.7%).

Release