Salaries, Italy slips in the EU: we are in 13th place (Spain and Slovenia are ahead of us)

Italy's salary growth lags behind the EU, dropping to 13th place in annual gross wages. From 2022 to 2025, salaries increased by €2,364, while the EU average rose by €5,973, widening the gap from €3,822 to €7,251. Factors include delayed contract renewals and a shift towards lower-paying jobs. Italy's average gross salary reached €34,213 in 2025, significantly lower than the EU average of €41,464, with Spain and Slovenia surpassing Italy. The slow wage growth is attributed to various causes, including ineffective negotiations and a rise in low-value service jobs.