Ukrainians are integrating in Romania: the number of employed refugees has increased significantly.

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, 6,954 Ukrainian citizens have been employed in Romania, and 500 Romanian employers have expressed their willingness to hire Ukrainians. August saw the highest number of contracts concluded with Ukrainian citizens (6,850) who left for Romania due to the war.

Before the war, Romanian employers concluded 1,125 labor contracts with Ukrainians. These workers are hired mainly for vacancies that do not require experience or knowledge of the Romanian language, at enterprises in the automotive, food and processing industries, bakeries, etc.

The minimum salary is about €600. There is the potential to earn €900-€1,200 per month, and up to €1,500 in the high-production season. As well, most employers provide free housing and transportation to work. Romania is also popular because of its liberal approach to legalization and employment.