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Best Paying Jobs in Romania (2026)

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Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs in Romania

1

Surgeons / Doctors

Salary Range: from 33,061 RON to 108,137 RON

Surgeons top the list of the highest paying careers due to the critical nature of their job. A surgeon's profession involves high risk and requires extensive knowledge and a long learning path; the necessary ingredients for a high paying career.

2

Judges

Salary Range: from 27,780 RON to 90,917 RON

Judges earn quite high salaries because of the huge responsibilities associated with their job. Deciding people's fates is not an easy task and the high wage is perfectly justified.

3

Lawyers

Salary Range: from 22,500 RON to 73,698 RON

The main reason that lawyers earn big wages is because of their high perceived value in the eyes of their clients. A successful lawyer can save/earn you tons of money or can possibly spare you a death sentence.

4

Bank Managers

Salary Range: from 21,191 RON to 69,336 RON

Being in charge of hundreds of millions in funds and investments with all the associated risks that come along makes managing a bank an extremely critical task worthy of a large salary.

5

Chief Executive Officers

Salary Range: from 19,859 RON to 64,974 RON

CEOs are primarily responsible for the success or failure of complete organizations. Their huge remuneration is due to the vast scope of impact as well as the risks involved.

6

Chief Financial Officers

Salary Range: from 18,528 RON to 60,612 RON

Any job that is about managing money automatically qualifies for high pay. CFOs manage budgets, spending, costs, and revenue which directly impacts the operations of the organization.

7

Orthodontists

Salary Range: from 17,862 RON to 58,545 RON

Orthodontists operate in an industry where people are willing to pay high costs for a service, which directly makes Orthodontists among the best paying jobs.

8

College Professors

Salary Range: from 15,888 RON to 51,887 RON

College professors are among the top-earning and most prestigious careers. Becoming a professor is not easy and requires persistence which is partly why they earn so high.

9

Pilots

Salary Range: from 13,247 RON to 43,392 RON

Probably the only career on the list that involves some kind of excitement, nevertheless; pilots undergo rigorous training programs and they are responsible for the safety of thousands of people every day.

10

Marketing Directors

Salary Range: from 11,916 RON to 39,030 RON

Marketing directors are in charge of increasing the revenue of their organizations. They are directly responsible for generating business and they are well paid for that reason.

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Job Categories in Romania

Highest Paying Jobs in AI & Machine Learning in Romania 2026
  • 1AI Research Scientist
    (RON 41,326)
  • 2Machine Learning Engineer
    (RON 38,571)
  • 3Deep Learning Engineer
    (RON 35,816)
  • 4Computer Vision Engineer
    (RON 33,061)
  • 5NLP Engineer
    (RON 31,683)
  • 6AI Product Manager
    (RON 30,306)
  • 7Data Scientist
    (RON 28,928)
  • 8AI Ethics Officer
    (RON 27,551)
  • 9ML Operations Engineer
    (RON 26,173)
  • 10Business Intelligence Developer
    (RON 24,796)
Highest paying AI & Machine Learning jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Finance & Accounting in Romania 2026
  • 1Finance Director
    (RON 38,341)
  • 2Financial Manager
    (RON 36,505)
  • 3Investment Advisor
    (RON 34,668)
  • 4Risk Management Director
    (RON 31,224)
  • 5Economist
    (RON 30,306)
  • 6Tax Director
    (RON 30,076)
  • 7Audit Director
    (RON 29,847)
  • 8Investment Fund Manager
    (RON 28,928)
  • 9Accounting Manager
    (RON 27,551)
  • 10Auditing Manager
    (RON 27,092)
Highest paying Finance & Accounting jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Business Administration in Romania 2026
  • 1Chief Executive Officer
    (RON 41,326)
  • 2Chairman of The Board
    (RON 40,178)
  • 3Chief Financial Officer
    (RON 38,112)
  • 4Regional Director
    (RON 36,734)
  • 5Executive Manager
    (RON 33,520)
  • 6Chief Corporate Officer
    (RON 33,290)
  • 7Managing Director
    (RON 33,061)
  • 8General Manager
    (RON 32,142)
  • 9Risk and Capital Manager
    (RON 31,224)
  • 10Chief Operating Officer
    (RON 30,995)
Highest paying Business Administration jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Advertising in Romania 2026
  • 1Advertising Sales Director
    (RON 31,683)
  • 2Events Director
    (RON 30,995)
  • 3Advertising Manager
    (RON 29,617)
  • 4Product and Brand Manager
    (RON 28,928)
  • 5Sales Promotion Manager
    (RON 28,699)
  • 6Media Production Manager
    (RON 24,796)
  • 7Media Sales Executive
    (RON 23,648)
  • 8Social Media Manager
    (RON 23,418)
  • 9Digital Media Strategist
    (RON 22,615)
  • 10Advertising Account Manager
    (RON 22,064)
Highest paying Advertising jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Architecture in Romania 2026
  • 1Architectural Manager
    (RON 33,061)
  • 2Architecture Consultant
    (RON 31,683)
  • 3Assistant Architectural Manager
    (RON 31,224)
  • 4Facilities and Project Manager
    (RON 30,306)
  • 5Design Manager
    (RON 29,847)
  • 6Landscape Architect
    (RON 25,714)
  • 7Architecture Estimating Manager
    (RON 24,796)
  • 8Architect
    (RON 22,064)
  • 9Architectural Designer
    (RON 20,961)
  • 10CAD Manager
    (RON 20,686)
Highest paying Architecture jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Automotive & Car Industry in Romania 2026
  • 1Regional Manager
    (RON 35,816)
  • 2Automotive General Manager
    (RON 34,438)
  • 3Automotive Branch Manager
    (RON 28,928)
  • 4Automotive Purchase Manager
    (RON 27,092)
  • 5Purchasing Project Manager
    (RON 25,714)
  • 6Automotive Project Manager
    (RON 24,566)
  • 7Auto Parts Manager
    (RON 23,418)
  • 8Automotive Assembly Manager
    (RON 21,513)
  • 9Service Manager
    (RON 20,686)
  • 10Used Car Manager
    (RON 18,482)
Highest paying Automotive & Car Industry jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Aviation in Romania 2026
  • 1Aviation Manager
    (RON 38,571)
  • 2Airport Services Manager
    (RON 38,112)
  • 3Airlines Sales Director
    (RON 37,193)
  • 4Aviation Safety Manager
    (RON 35,816)
  • 5Chief Pilot
    (RON 33,061)
  • 6Aircraft Pilot
    (RON 31,683)
  • 7Fleet Controller
    (RON 29,847)
  • 8Airfield Management Specialist
    (RON 28,469)
  • 9Aviation Analyst
    (RON 24,796)
  • 10Aerospace Engineer
    (RON 23,418)
Highest paying Aviation jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Banking in Romania 2026
  • 1International Banking Manager
    (RON 41,326)
  • 2Group Branch Manager
    (RON 40,867)
  • 3Bank Regional Manager
    (RON 40,178)
  • 4Bank Operations Head
    (RON 39,489)
  • 5Capital Risk Manager
    (RON 38,341)
  • 6Credit Portfolio Manager
    (RON 37,882)
  • 7Internal Bank Audit Manager
    (RON 36,734)
  • 8Cash Management Manager
    (RON 35,357)
  • 9Online Banking Manager
    (RON 33,750)
  • 10Mortgage Operations Manager
    (RON 33,061)
Highest paying Banking jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Construction in Romania 2026
  • 1Construction Manager
    (RON 31,683)
  • 2Construction Project Manager
    (RON 30,306)
  • 3Construction Operations Manager
    (RON 28,928)
  • 4Site Leader
    (RON 27,551)
  • 5Building Contracts Manager
    (RON 26,173)
  • 6Tender Manager
    (RON 25,025)
  • 7Building Sales Manager
    (RON 24,566)
  • 8Construction Quality Control Manager
    (RON 22,890)
  • 9Purchasing Manager
    (RON 20,686)
  • 10Installation Manager
    (RON 20,135)
Highest paying Construction jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Counseling in Romania 2026
  • 1Psychologist
    (RON 30,306)
  • 2Director of Rehabilitation Services
    (RON 28,928)
  • 3Youth Development Manager
    (RON 27,551)
  • 4Guidance Director
    (RON 27,092)
  • 5Adoption Services Director
    (RON 25,944)
  • 6Mental Health Counselor
    (RON 24,796)
  • 7Supervising Counselor
    (RON 23,648)
  • 8Family Support Specialist
    (RON 23,418)
  • 9Youth Care Counselor
    (RON 23,189)
  • 10Employment Counselor
    (RON 22,064)
Highest paying Counseling jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Customer Service in Romania 2026
  • 1Customer Service Manager
    (RON 24,796)
  • 2Service Delivery Manager
    (RON 24,336)
  • 3Regional Account Manager
    (RON 23,418)
  • 4Customer Success Manager
    (RON 22,615)
  • 5Call Center Manager
    (RON 22,064)
  • 6Client Relationship Executive
    (RON 21,513)
  • 7Operations Support Manager
    (RON 20,686)
  • 8Customer Service Executive
    (RON 16,553)
  • 9Customer Service Team Leader
    (RON 15,451)
  • 10Customer Service Advisor
    (RON 15,176)
Highest paying Customer Service jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Education & Teaching in Romania 2026
  • 1College Dean
    (RON 35,816)
  • 2Dean of Faculty
    (RON 33,750)
  • 3Professor
    (RON 33,061)
  • 4Lecturer
    (RON 26,173)
  • 5Head of School
    (RON 25,255)
  • 6Post Doctoral Researcher
    (RON 24,107)
  • 7Educational Psychologist
    (RON 23,877)
  • 8Academic Manager
    (RON 23,189)
  • 9Clinical School Psychologist
    (RON 22,523)
  • 10Principal
    (RON 22,064)
Highest paying Education & Teaching jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Energy in Romania 2026
  • 1Operations Manager
    (RON 38,571)
  • 2Geophysicist
    (RON 30,995)
  • 3Engineering Geologist
    (RON 30,306)
  • 4Exploration Manager
    (RON 29,617)
  • 5Energy Dispatch Director
    (RON 29,158)
  • 6Geothermal Production Manager
    (RON 28,469)
  • 7Mining Project Manager
    (RON 28,010)
  • 8Service Delivery Manager
    (RON 27,092)
  • 9Sustainability Specialist
    (RON 26,173)
  • 10Energy Advisor
    (RON 24,796)
Highest paying Energy jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Engineering in Romania 2026
  • 1Director of Engineering
    (RON 33,061)
  • 2Engineering Production Manager
    (RON 28,928)
  • 3Field Engineering Manager
    (RON 27,551)
  • 4Electrical Engineering Manager
    (RON 24,796)
  • 5Engineering Key Account Manager
    (RON 24,336)
  • 6Engineering Project Manager
    (RON 22,890)
  • 7Mechanical Engineering Manager
    (RON 22,064)
  • 8Engineering Sales Manager
    (RON 21,513)
  • 9Engineering Consultant
    (RON 20,686)
  • 10Chief Engineer
    (RON 20,273)
Highest paying Engineering jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Manufacturing in Romania 2026
  • 1Production Director
    (RON 31,683)
  • 2Director of Manufacturing
    (RON 30,995)
  • 3Industrial Production Manager
    (RON 29,847)
  • 4Operational Excellence General Manager
    (RON 28,928)
  • 5Technology Development Manager
    (RON 28,469)
  • 6Manufacturing Manager
    (RON 27,551)
  • 7Plant Manager
    (RON 27,092)
  • 8Product Manager
    (RON 26,173)
  • 9Shipping Manager
    (RON 25,714)
  • 10Key Account Manager
    (RON 24,796)
Highest paying Manufacturing jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Fitness & Sports in Romania 2026
  • 1Sports Manager
    (RON 29,617)
  • 2Fitness Manager
    (RON 27,551)
  • 3Head Coach
    (RON 26,173)
  • 4Head Gymnastics Instructor
    (RON 17,931)
  • 5Ski Instructor
    (RON 15,451)
  • 6Assistant Coach
    (RON 15,176)
  • 7Swim Instructor
    (RON 14,625)
  • 8Personal Trainer
    (RON 14,074)
  • 9Game Manager
    (RON 13,523)
  • 10Fitness Trainer
    (RON 12,972)
Highest paying Fitness & Sports jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Hospitality in Romania 2026
  • 1Hospitality Director
    (RON 34,438)
  • 2Hotel Manager
    (RON 33,061)
  • 3Fleet Manager
    (RON 28,469)
  • 4Cluster Director
    (RON 27,551)
  • 5Regional Restaurant Manager
    (RON 26,173)
  • 6Assistant Hospitality Manager
    (RON 25,025)
  • 7Hotel Sales Manager
    (RON 24,796)
  • 8Food Service Manager
    (RON 23,648)
  • 9Restaurant Manager
    (RON 22,339)
  • 10Room Reservations Manager
    (RON 22,064)
Highest paying Hospitality jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Healthcare in Romania 2026
  • 1Surgeon - Heart Transplant
    (RON 82,652)
  • 2Chief of Surgery
    (RON 79,897)
  • 3Surgeon - Orthopedic
    (RON 77,142)
  • 4Surgeon - Plastic Reconstructive
    (RON 74,387)
  • 5Invasive Cardiologist
    (RON 73,469)
  • 6Surgeon - Neurology
    (RON 71,173)
  • 7Surgeon - Pediatric
    (RON 64,285)
  • 8Urologist
    (RON 61,300)
  • 9Internist
    (RON 57,397)
  • 10Chief of Psychology
    (RON 54,642)
Highest paying Healthcare jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Human Resources in Romania 2026
  • 1Chief People Officer
    (RON 30,306)
  • 2Director of Talent Acquisition
    (RON 28,928)
  • 3Human Resources Vice President
    (RON 28,469)
  • 4Human Resources Manager
    (RON 27,551)
  • 5Recruiting Manager
    (RON 27,092)
  • 6Human Resources Development Manager
    (RON 26,173)
  • 7Benefits Manager
    (RON 24,107)
  • 8Labor Relations Director
    (RON 22,959)
  • 9Human Resources Consultant
    (RON 22,339)
  • 10Training Executive
    (RON 22,064)
Highest paying Human Resources jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Import & Export in Romania 2026
  • 1Import and Export Manager
    (RON 28,928)
  • 2Exports Sales Manager
    (RON 28,469)
  • 3Export Logistics Manager
    (RON 25,484)
  • 4Import and Export Consultant
    (RON 22,959)
  • 5Importation Supervisor
    (RON 19,308)
  • 6Export Logistics Specialist
    (RON 17,104)
  • 7Export Supervisor
    (RON 16,553)
  • 8Logistics Analyst
    (RON 15,314)
  • 9Logistics Administrator
    (RON 14,625)
  • 10Global Forwarding Agent
    (RON 13,247)
Highest paying Import & Export jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Insurance in Romania 2026
  • 1Risk Management Director
    (RON 35,816)
  • 2Risk Modeling Manager
    (RON 34,438)
  • 3Insurance Manager
    (RON 33,061)
  • 4Insurance Sales Director
    (RON 30,306)
  • 5Policy Change Director
    (RON 28,928)
  • 6Auditing Insurance Manager
    (RON 27,551)
  • 7Loss Prevention Manager
    (RON 27,092)
  • 8Claims Manager
    (RON 26,173)
  • 9Actuary
    (RON 24,796)
  • 10Insurance Program Manager
    (RON 24,336)
Highest paying Insurance jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Information Technology in Romania 2026
  • 1Chief Information Officer
    (RON 30,306)
  • 2Online Banking Manager
    (RON 28,928)
  • 3Information Technology Project Manager
    (RON 27,551)
  • 4Enterprise Infrastructure Manager
    (RON 26,862)
  • 5Director of Application Development
    (RON 26,173)
  • 6Chief Information Security Officer
    (RON 25,714)
  • 7Web Security Manager
    (RON 25,484)
  • 8Business Intelligence Consultant
    (RON 25,025)
  • 9Technical Project Manager
    (RON 24,566)
  • 10Information Technology Sales Manager
    (RON 24,336)
Highest paying Information Technology jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Marketing in Romania 2026
  • 1Brand Director
    (RON 34,438)
  • 2Chief Marketing Officer
    (RON 33,061)
  • 3Brand Manager
    (RON 31,683)
  • 4Marketing Manager
    (RON 30,306)
  • 5Chief Product Officer
    (RON 29,847)
  • 6Search Marketing Strategist
    (RON 27,092)
  • 7Market Development Manager
    (RON 26,173)
  • 8Product Manager
    (RON 25,714)
  • 9Digital Marketing Manager
    (RON 25,255)
  • 10Trade Marketing Executive
    (RON 24,796)
Highest paying Marketing jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology in Romania 2026
  • 1Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead
    (RON 44,081)
  • 2Pharmaceutical Manager
    (RON 41,326)
  • 3Molecular and Cellular Biologist
    (RON 39,260)
  • 4Medical Affairs Director
    (RON 37,193)
  • 5Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager
    (RON 36,964)
  • 6Bioinformatics Scientist
    (RON 35,816)
  • 7Pharmaceutical Research Scientist
    (RON 35,357)
  • 8Pharmaceutical Sales Manager
    (RON 34,438)
  • 9Clinical Research Manager
    (RON 33,979)
  • 10Pharmacy Manager
    (RON 33,061)
Highest paying Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Public Relations in Romania 2026
  • 1Head of Public Relations
    (RON 30,995)
  • 2Public Relations Manager
    (RON 27,551)
  • 3Director of Communications
    (RON 26,403)
  • 4Head of Communications
    (RON 25,714)
  • 5Marketing Communications Executive
    (RON 25,025)
  • 6Public Relations Executive
    (RON 24,336)
  • 7Media Relations Specialist
    (RON 22,890)
  • 8Communications Project Manager
    (RON 22,064)
  • 9Investor Relations Officer
    (RON 19,308)
  • 10Government Relations Officer
    (RON 17,242)
Highest paying Public Relations jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Procurement in Romania 2026
  • 1Supply Chain Director
    (RON 34,438)
  • 2Procurement Manager
    (RON 33,061)
  • 3Distribution Manager
    (RON 31,683)
  • 4Warehouse Manager
    (RON 28,928)
  • 5Vendor Manager
    (RON 26,173)
  • 6Wholesale Buyer
    (RON 24,796)
  • 7Supply Chain Analyst
    (RON 23,418)
  • 8Purchasing Supervisor
    (RON 22,064)
  • 9Inventory Control Manager
    (RON 21,513)
  • 10Demand Planning Manager
    (RON 20,686)
Highest paying Procurement jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Quality Control in Romania 2026
  • 1Quality Director
    (RON 30,306)
  • 2Quality Control Manager
    (RON 28,928)
  • 3Quality Assurance Executive
    (RON 27,551)
  • 4Six Sigma Black Belt
    (RON 23,877)
  • 5Product Quality Leader
    (RON 21,788)
  • 6Approval Team Manager
    (RON 21,604)
  • 7Quality Assurance Supervisor
    (RON 20,916)
  • 8Quality Trainer
    (RON 20,456)
  • 9Assistant Quality Manager
    (RON 19,859)
  • 10Quality Control Analyst
    (RON 18,895)
Highest paying Quality Control jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Real Estate in Romania 2026
  • 1Portfolio Manager
    (RON 35,816)
  • 2Director of Real Estate
    (RON 34,438)
  • 3Shopping Center Manager
    (RON 33,061)
  • 4Town Planner
    (RON 32,372)
  • 5Property Operations Manager
    (RON 32,142)
  • 6Real Estate General Manager
    (RON 31,683)
  • 7Commercial Leasing Manager
    (RON 31,224)
  • 8Community Development Manager
    (RON 28,928)
  • 9Real Estate Project Manager
    (RON 27,551)
  • 10Property Manager
    (RON 22,959)
Highest paying Real Estate jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Sales in Romania 2026
  • 1Wholesale Manager
    (RON 39,949)
  • 2National Sales Manager
    (RON 38,571)
  • 3Sales Director
    (RON 35,816)
  • 4Sales Executive
    (RON 33,061)
  • 5Sales Manager
    (RON 31,683)
  • 6National Account Manager
    (RON 28,928)
  • 7Head of Direct Sales
    (RON 27,551)
  • 8Head of Retail
    (RON 27,092)
  • 9Corporate Sales Manager
    (RON 26,173)
  • 10Relationship Manager
    (RON 25,484)
Highest paying Sales jobs in Romania
Highest Paying Jobs in Telecommunications in Romania 2026
  • 1Telecommunications Manager
    (RON 30,306)
  • 2Sales Director
    (RON 28,928)
  • 3Chief Technology Officer
    (RON 27,551)
  • 4Telecommunication Service Delivery Manager
    (RON 22,959)
  • 5Telecommunication Solution Architect
    (RON 21,834)
  • 6Telecommunication Consultant
    (RON 21,283)
  • 7Telecommunication Project Manager
    (RON 20,686)
  • 8Telecommunications Analyst
    (RON 20,456)
  • 9Telecommunication Technical Manager
    (RON 20,227)
  • 10Access Operation Team Leader
    (RON 19,538)
Highest paying Telecommunications jobs in Romania

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