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The increase in average gross monthly earnings in IV quarter 2010 was influenced by higher irregular bonuses, premiums and one-off monetary allowances, etc. The most noticeable increase in earnings was observed in enterprises engaged in mining and quarrying (by 8.8%), transportation and storage (5.2%), human health and social work activities (5.2%).

Over a year (IV quarter 2010, compared to IV quarter 2009), average gross monthly earnings in the whole economy and in the public sector increased by 0.2 and 1.9%, respectively, while in the private sector it decreased by 1%.

Fig. 1. Average monthly earnings** in the whole economy in 2009–2010, by quarter

In IV quarter 2010, compared to the previous quarter, there were no considerable changes in the number of employees  a 0.1% decrease was observed); over a year it increased by 0.2%.

* Public sector covers budgetary institutions and organizations (educational, health care, social work, cultural, public administration, etc.), as well as public institutions, enterprises where state and municipal property makes up 50 or more% of authorised capital.

Fig. 2. Indices of average monthly earnings* in the whole economy, 2009–2010, by quarter, respective quarter of the previous year – 100%

Average net monthly earnings in the whole economy (less individual enterprises) in IV quarter 2010 amounted to LTL 1649.8, in the public sector – LTL 1744.4, in the private sector – LTL 1584.8. In IV quarter 2010, compared to III quarter 2010, average net monthly earnings increased: in the whole economy – by 1.8, in the public sector – 3.2, in the private sector – 0.7%. Over a year, net earnings increased in the whole economy and in the public sector by 0.1 and 1.8%, respectively, while in the private sector it decreased by 0.9%.

Real earnings in IV quarter 2010, compared to III quarter 2010, increased in the whole economy and in the public sector by 0.8 and 2.2%, respectively, while in the private sector it decreased by 0.3%. Over a year, real earnings decreased: in the whole economy – by 2.9, in the public sector – 1.3, in the private sector – 3.9%. 

Fig. 3. Average gross monthly earnings* in the whole economy by economic activity 2009 and IV quarter 2010

* Less individual enterprises.

Table 1. Average monthly earnings* by sector and sex of the employees, IV quarter 2010, LTL

 Table 2. Indices of average monthly earnings^* by sector and sex of the employees, IV quarter 2010