# Hire in Romania

Source: https://overseashire.com/hire/romania · verified 2026-10-05 · confidence medium

Large English-speaking developer community in Bucharest, Cluj and Iasi at lower cost than western Europe.

## Employer cost
Employer on-costs 2.25–2.25% of gross salary. Employer-side statutory cost is the insurance contribution for work (CAM) of 2.25% of gross (PwC). Employee social contributions (about 35% in total: pension and health) are withheld from gross, not added. Additional 4%/8% employer social contribution applies only in uncommon/special working conditions (PwC). Employers also bear paid leave, holidays and optional meal vouchers; a minimum-wage floor applies.

| Contribution | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance contribution for work (CAM) | 2.25% | On gross salary |
| Additional social insurance (special conditions) | 4% or 8% | Only for uncommon or special working conditions |

Mandatory benefits: Paid annual leave of at least 20 days; Public holidays (17 per Remote); Paid sick leave via social health system; Maternity and child-raising leave

## Rules
- Payroll: Monthly
- Probation: 5 working days (contract up to 3 months), 15 days (3-6 months), 30 days (over 6 months), 45 days for management (Remote).
- Notice and severance: Minimum 20 working days' notice on dismissal (Remote); no statutory individual severance (Remote). Collective redundancy has additional rules.
- Termination: Dismissal not allowed during leave, sick leave or pregnancy (Remote). Employers must follow strict procedures and written decisions.
- Working time: 40 hours per week; overtime paid at 175% or time off, 200% on public holidays per Remote.
- Paid leave: At least 20 paid vacation days and 17 public holidays (Remote).
- Minimum wage: RON 4,325 gross per month from 1 July 2026 (RON 4,050 January to June 2026) (Remote; WageIndicator).

## Contractors
Misclassification carries legal risk (Remote). Romania has a PFA/SRL contractor culture; labor inspectorate penalties apply for disguised employment (details not verified).

## EOR
Direct hiring needs a Romanian entity (SRL) registered with tax and labor authorities. Provider EOR timelines not verified.
Onboarding: EOR Not verified from a retrieved provider source; own entity Not verified from a retrieved source.

## FAQ
**What are employer contributions in Romania?** 2.25% CAM on gross (PwC), plus 4% or 8% only for special working conditions.

**How much leave?** At least 20 days plus 17 public holidays (Remote).

**Is severance mandatory?** No statutory individual severance, but notice of at least 20 working days (Remote).

**What is minimum wage?** RON 4,325 gross from 1 July 2026.

Unverified: Employee contribution split and any 2026 changes; Overtime rules; Disguised employment penalties; IT tax incentives; EOR and entity timelines

Sources:
- https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/romania/corporate/other-taxes
- https://remote.com/country-explorer/romania
- https://wageindicator.org/work/collective-bargaining-agreement/updates/2026/romania-minimum-wage-increases-march-31-2026

Not legal or tax advice.