🇷🇴 Hire in Romania: cost, rules and best EOR options
Large English-speaking developer community in Bucharest, Cluj and Iasi at lower cost than western Europe.
- Employer on-costs: 2.25–2.25% of gross salary (on a $60,000 salary, about $61,350–$61,350 total)
- EOR onboarding: Not verified from a retrieved provider source; own entity: Not verified from a retrieved source
- Probation: 5 working days (contract up to 3 months), 15 days (3-6 months), 30 days (over 6 months), 45 days for management (Remote).
- Currency: Romanian leu (RON)
- Data confidence: medium, verified 2026-10-05
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What it costs to employ someone in Romania
Employer on-costs run roughly 2.25–2.25% on top 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 |
Employer withholds about 35% employee social contributions (pension and health) and 10% income tax on the remainder, and remits them monthly (PwC; Remote cites 10% flat income tax).
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
Employment rules at a glance
| 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 & severance | Minimum 20 working days' notice on dismissal (Remote); no statutory individual severance (Remote). Collective redundancy has additional rules. |
| 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). |
Termination
Dismissal not allowed during leave, sick leave or pregnancy (Remote). Employers must follow strict procedures and written decisions.
Employee or contractor in Romania?
Misclassification carries legal risk (Remote). Romania has a PFA/SRL contractor culture; labor inspectorate penalties apply for disguised employment (details not verified).
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Hiring through an EOR in Romania
Direct hiring needs a Romanian entity (SRL) registered with tax and labor authorities. Provider EOR timelines not verified.
Typical onboarding: EOR Not verified from a retrieved provider source; own entity Not verified from a retrieved source. UTC+2 winter, UTC+3 summer (EET): 7 hours ahead of US Eastern.
Providers worth shortlisting
| Provider | Best for | EOR pricing | Coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deel | Companies that want one platform for contractors, EOR and a US PEO, with transparent per-seat list prices. | $599 per EOR employee per month (public list price, checked 2026-10-05) | 150+ countries (vendor claim, per Deel's own and third-party descriptions) | Visit Deel |
| Remote | Teams that want a published price for each product (EOR, global payroll, contractors, contractor of record, US PEO) and an affiliate program with 12-month revenue share. | $699 per employee/month (public list price, checked 2026-10-05) | 90+ countries for EOR (vendor pricing page claim) | Visit Remote |
| Rippling | Companies already running (or willing to adopt) a unified HR, IT and finance platform who want global hiring as an add-on module. | — | Visit Rippling | |
| Oyster | Distributed teams that want published EOR and contractor prices and a long-running affiliate program with tiered revenue share. | $699 per employee/month (public list price, checked 2026-10-05); annual discounts available; refundable deposit required | 120+ countries EOR; contractors in 180+ countries (vendor claim) | Visit Oyster |
| Papaya Global | Mid-size and larger companies that need multi-country payroll orchestration and workforce payments, and will go through a sales process. | 160+ countries (vendor claim as repeated on FlexOffers listing and third-party pages) | Visit Papaya Global | |
| Multiplier | Cost-conscious teams that want EOR priced below $500 per employee with an annual discount. | Third-party summary of Multiplier's pricing: EOR from $459/employee/month on annual contracts and $499 on monthly contracts (not confirmed; multiplier pricing page returned 403 to our fetch) | — | Visit Multiplier |
| Remofirst | Small teams that want the lowest published EOR starting price and a free contractor tier. | Starting at $199 per person/month (public list price, checked 2026-10-05); 'no hidden fees, setup fees, or minimum contract terms' per vendor page | 185+ countries for EOR (vendor claim) | Visit Remofirst |
| Pebl (formerly Velocity Global) | Companies that want an EOR with a tiered reseller/partner program and are comfortable with a recently rebranded vendor. | Third-party reports a flat $399 per employee/month (not confirmed on vendor page; hellopebl.com/pricing returned 404) | 185+ countries (third-party report) | Visit Pebl (formerly Velocity Global) |
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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.