The average earnings (gross) in Montenegro in March 2013 are 723 Euro, while the average earnings without taxes and contributions (net) are 476 Euro. In comparison with February 2013, the average earnings without taxes and contributions (net) in March 2013 decreased 1.9%.The average earnings without taxes and contributions (net) in March 2013 compared to March 2012 decreased 2.7%, while they decreased 2.3% compared to the average monthly earnings without taxes and contributions (net) in 2012. Having in mind that consumer prices in March 2013 comparing to February 2013 increased 0.4%, the results is that real earnings without taxes and contributions (net) in the same period decreased 2.2 %.

At the sector level the average earnings without taxes and contributions (net) in March 2013 compared to February 2013 increased in the following sectors: Construction (5.6%), Wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motor recycles (4.2%), Real estate activities (1.6%), Education (0.7%), while there was a decrease in the following sectors: Electrity gas, steam, and air conditioning supply (14.2%), Manufacturing (10.7%), Accommodation and food service activities (4.8%), Information and communication (4.1%), Professional, scientific and tehnical activities (3.9%), Mining and quarrying (3.0%), Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities (2.6%), Human health and social work activities (2.1%), Agriculture, forestry and fishing (2.0%), Administrative and support service activities (1.7%), Transportation and storage (1.4%), Arts, entertainment and recreation (1.2%), Public administration and defence,compulsory social security (0,8%), Financial and insurance activities (0.7%) and Other service activities (0.2%).

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