KSH: earnings rose 5.1 percent in July

The average gross earnings amounted to 256.9 thousand HUF in July, 5.1 percent higher than a year ago, while in January-July, the gross earnings increased by 5.9 percent, compared to the same period of the previous year- the Central Statistics Office (KSH) announced on Tuesday.

According to the flash report of the Central Statistics Office (KSH), the 5.7 percent increase in guaranteed minimum wages, as well as the raising salaries of the armed forces and the additional bonuses in the social sphere also contributed to the growth. (MTI)