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AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR

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Net (after tax)

1.81 BGN = 1 USD

50,307 BGN

$27,762 USD

Sofia

52,443 BGN

30,805 BGN

$17,000 USD

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Average Salary / Bulgaria

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Average salary in Bulgaria is 50,307 BGN per year. The most typical earning is 30,805 BGN. All data are based on 763 salary surveys. Salaries are different between men and women. Men receive an average salary of 54,543 BGN. Women receive a salary of 42,402 BGN.

The most paid careers are Public Sector with average income 77,013 BGN and Management & Business with income 76,288 BGN.

Based on education, the highest salaries receive people with Masters Degree with salary of 53,637 BGN. The second most paid education level is Bachelors Degree with salary of 49,107 BGN.

Different experiences affect earning as well. People with 16-20 Years of experience receive salary of 79,912 BGN. Employees with 20+ Years of experience receive 74,114 BGN.

Levels / Bulgaria (Gross BGN)

Salary Levels (BGN) per Year	Surveys	[%]
5,400 BGN - 9,099 BGN	4	100% 0.52%
9,100 BGN - 18,099 BGN	103	99.48% 13.5%
18,100 BGN - 27,199 BGN	124	85.98% 16.25%
THE MOST TYPICAL SALARY
27,200 BGN - 36,199 BGN	129	69.72% 16.91%
36,200 BGN - 45,299 BGN	102	52.82% 13.37%
45,300 BGN - 54,399 BGN	82	39.45% 10.75%
54,400 BGN - 63,399 BGN	68	28.7% 8.91%
63,400 BGN - 72,499 BGN	25	19.79% 3.28%
72,500 BGN - 81,499 BGN	32	16.51% 4.19%
81,500 BGN - 90,599 BGN	8	12.32% 1.05%
90,600 BGN - 99,699 BGN	19	11.27% 2.49%
99,700 BGN - 108,699 BGN	13	8.78% 1.7%
108,700 BGN - 117,799 BGN	9	7.08% 1.18%
117,800 BGN - 126,799 BGN	12	5.9% 1.57%
126,800 BGN - 135,899 BGN	4	4.33% 0.52%
135,900 BGN - 144,999 BGN	3	3.8% 0.39%
145,000 BGN - 153,999 BGN	1	3.41% 0.13%
154,000 BGN - 163,099 BGN	3	3.28% 0.39%
163,100 BGN - 172,099 BGN	2	2.88% 0.26%
172,100 BGN - 181,199 BGN	2	2.62% 0.26%
181,200 BGN - 190,299 BGN	4	2.36% 0.52%
190,300 BGN - 199,299 BGN	0	n/a
199,300 BGN - 208,399 BGN	0	n/a
208,400 BGN - 217,399 BGN	0	n/a
217,500 BGN - 226,499 BGN	2	1.83% 0.26%
226,500 BGN - 235,599 BGN	0	n/a
235,600 BGN - 244,599 BGN	0	n/a
244,600 BGN - 253,699 BGN	1	1.57% 0.13%
253,700 BGN - 262,799 BGN	0	n/a
262,800 BGN - 271,799 BGN	3	1.44% 0.39%
HIGH SALARIES
271,800 BGN - 289,899 BGN	2	1.05% 0.26%
289,900 BGN - 308,099 BGN	1	0.79% 0.13%
308,100 BGN - 326,199 BGN	1	0.66% 0.13%
326,200 BGN - 344,299 BGN	0	n/a
344,300 BGN - 362,399 BGN	2	0.52% 0.26%
362,400 BGN - 380,499 BGN	2	0.26% 0.26%
380,500 BGN - 398,699 BGN	0	n/a
398,700 BGN - 416,799 BGN	0	n/a
416,800 BGN - 434,899 BGN	0	n/a
434,900 BGN - 452,999 BGN	0	n/a
453,000 BGN - 634,199 BGN	0	n/a

Gender / Bulgaria (Gross BGN)

#		Surveys		AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR
1	Men	503	54,543 BGN
2	Women	225	42,402 BGN

Education / Bulgaria (Gross BGN)

#		Surveys
1	Masters Degree	365	53,637 BGN
2	Bachelors Degree	267	49,107 BGN
3	Some College	46	46,389 BGN
4	High School	57	43,308 BGN
5	Doctorate Degree	22	41,315 BGN
6	Bellow H. School	6	28,087 BGN

Experience / Bulgaria (Gross BGN)

#		Surveys
1	16-20 Years	59	79,912 BGN
2	20+ Years	52	74,114 BGN
3	12-16 Years	74	61,973 BGN
4	8-12 Years	166	54,543 BGN
5	4-8 Years	165	45,845 BGN
6	2-4 Years	123	37,328 BGN
7	1-2 Years	72	34,429 BGN
8	0-1 Year	52	29,536 BGN

Age / Bulgaria (Gross BGN)

#		Surveys
1	56-60	6	101,295 BGN
2	61-65	2	76,651 BGN
3	46-50	39	73,933 BGN
4	41-45	58	71,214 BGN
5	36-40	110	66,141 BGN
6	51-55	14	57,805 BGN
7	31-35	186	53,637 BGN
8	n/a	36	42,040 BGN
9	26-30	211	37,147 BGN
10	21-25	91	33,161 BGN
11	14-20	10	17,396 BGN

Work Type / Bulgaria (Gross BGN)

#		Surveys
1	Self Employed	41	55,631 BGN
2	Permanent	629	50,919 BGN
3	Part Time	11	50,013 BGN
4	Contract	82	43,308 BGN

Cities / Bulgaria (Gross BGN)

#		Surveys
1	Sofia	633	52,369 BGN
2	Burgas	13	48,201 BGN
3	Varna	41	45,483 BGN
4	--Other--	28	38,234 BGN
5	Plovdiv	48	33,704 BGN

Career Groups / Bulgaria (Gross BGN)

#		Surveys
1	Public Sector	4	77,013 BGN
2	Management & Business	106	76,288 BGN
3	Engineers & Technicians III	3	65,235 BGN
4	Finance & Banking	61	64,872 BGN
5	IT & Programming II	62	54,906 BGN
6	Salesmen & Saleswomen	9	53,818 BGN
7	Arts, Culture, Performance	2	53,637 BGN
8	Aviation & Shipping	4	53,275 BGN
9	IT & Programming	148	52,188 BGN
10	Fashion	2	50,375 BGN
11	Health Care & Medical	12	46,751 BGN
12	Insurance	5	46,389 BGN
13	Marketing, Sales, Purchase	70	44,396 BGN
14	Logistics, Road, Railway	13	43,308 BGN
15	Accounting & Administration	38	41,315 BGN
16	Law	9	40,771 BGN
17	Human Resources	51	40,590 BGN
18	Health Care & Medical II	9	38,234 BGN
19	Sports & Recreation	3	38,053 BGN
20	Hotels & Tourism	6	36,422 BGN
21	Engineers & Technicians	30	35,516 BGN
22	Architect Constructions	15	34,610 BGN
23	Automobile	4	33,342 BGN
24	Making Design	7	33,161 BGN
25	Organization & Coordination	6	32,798 BGN
26	Customer Services	29	32,436 BGN
27	Education & University	16	32,255 BGN
28	Construction & Labor Workers	8	31,167 BGN
29	Engineers & Technicians II	4	29,899 BGN
30	Manufacturing & Labor Workers	7	29,355 BGN
31	Security & Fireguard	2	27,906 BGN
32	Military	2	26,094 BGN
33	Media	8	25,187 BGN
34	Engineers & Technicians IV	2	21,926 BGN
35	Geography & Geodesy	1	21,745 BGN
36	Agriculture & Fishing	1	19,026 BGN
37	Properties & Real Estates	1	18,664 BGN
38	Restaurants, Inns, Pubs	3	14,859 BGN

Careers / Bulgaria (Gross BGN)

#		Surveys
1	CEO	9	228,503 BGN
2	Product Manager	4	102,745 BGN
3	Director	11	95,859 BGN
4	Finance Manager	19	95,678 BGN
5	Lead Developer	11	78,463 BGN
6	Salesmen or Saleswomen	3	77,557 BGN
7	Sales Manager	12	72,120 BGN
8	IT Manager	24	71,033 BGN
9	Business Manager	6	71,033 BGN
10	General Manager	13	67,771 BGN
11	Audit Manager	4	67,047 BGN
12	Business Development Manager	8	63,785 BGN
13	IT Project Manager	18	61,973 BGN
14	System Analyst	3	60,523 BGN
15	SAP Consulting	6	60,342 BGN
16	Logistics Manager	7	58,711 BGN
17	C, C++ Developer	5	58,167 BGN
18	Doctor Specialist	4	53,637 BGN
19	Project Manager	10	53,275 BGN
20	Human Resources Manager	22	52,731 BGN
21	Software Engineer	11	50,557 BGN
22	Risk Manager	7	49,651 BGN
23	Engineer	8	49,469 BGN
24	Web Developer	15	48,745 BGN
25	Lawyer	7	47,114 BGN
26	Manager	18	46,933 BGN
27	Operations Manager	4	45,483 BGN
28	Business Marketing	5	44,758 BGN
29	Marketing Manager	12	43,671 BGN
30	Network Specialist	5	43,490 BGN
31	Other IT Career	10	42,583 BGN
32	Software Developer	25	41,134 BGN
33	Other Service Career	4	41,134 BGN
34	Doctor	4	40,771 BGN
35	.NET Developer	13	40,590 BGN
36	System Administrator	8	40,228 BGN
37	Economist	5	40,047 BGN
38	Other Finance Career	6	39,322 BGN
39	Human Resource Administrator	4	38,234 BGN
40	Other Management Career	3	37,691 BGN
41	Human Resource	11	37,328 BGN
42	Call Center	10	36,060 BGN
43	Marketing	9	36,060 BGN
44	PHP Developer	7	35,335 BGN
45	Java Developer	8	34,610 BGN
46	Market Research	8	34,067 BGN
47	Mechanical Engineer	6	32,617 BGN
48	Customer Service Manager	6	32,436 BGN
49	Quality Manager	4	32,436 BGN
50	Financial Analyst	9	30,080 BGN
51	Accountant	9	29,899 BGN
52	Logistics	4	26,456 BGN
53	Human Resource Hunter	8	25,369 BGN
54	Customer Consultant	6	23,375 BGN
55	Other Marketing Career	3	22,107 BGN
56	Other Human Resource Career	4	20,114 BGN
57	Architect	10	19,751 BGN
58	University Professor Assistant	4	17,396 BGN

People's individual salary examples (surveys)

Hr Manager

Posted 14 September 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Manage HR administrators."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Masters Degree	8-12 Years	Expert	55,600 BGN

Customer Care Specialist

Posted 14 September 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Supporting clients on their financial/ technical queries related to usage of the app."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Bachelors Degree	0-1 Year	Intermediate	31,600 BGN

Finance Analyst

Posted 13 September 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Financial Analysis, Excel, Revenue recognition, Gross profits."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	Intermediate	38,400 BGN

Warehouse Administrator

Posted 13 September 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Warehouse administrators are responsible for the data entry and inventory of all stock. This involves processing receipts, taking records and documenting the details of all orders. They also organise staff inductions, manage occupational health and safety procedures and book times for incoming deliveries. They may also have to assist with general duties within the warehouse."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Masters Degree	0-1 Year	Intermediate	15,600 BGN

Lead Software Engineer

Posted 12 September 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Write code, lead team."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	High School	2-4 Years	Expert	94,600 BGN

Sales Administrator

Posted 11 September 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"CRM systems management
Powerpoint proficient
Excel proficient."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Bachelors Degree	0-1 Year	Intermediate	16,700 BGN

Translation Industry

Posted 10 September 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Project management."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Varna	Masters Degree	1-2 Years	Expert	18,400 BGN

Software Developer

Posted 08 September 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Ebete si maikata pomiari, nqma vi populvam 1000000 input-a."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	Expert	120,600 BGN

Senior Qa Engineer

Posted 04 September 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Provide software quality assurance."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	High School	2-4 Years	Expert	78,500 BGN

Farmer

Posted 01 September 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Driving Tractor."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	High School	1-2 Years	Intermediate	19,100 BGN

No Code Engineer

Posted 31 August 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Implement."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Burgas	Bachelors Degree	1-2 Years	Advanced	115,000 BGN

Program Manager

Posted 26 July 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Strategize, implement, and maintain program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives
Develop program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement
Maintain organizational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance
Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring program goals are reached
Manage budget and funding channels for maximum productivity 
Day-to-day tasks:
Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives
Manage program and project teams for optimal return-on-investment, and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives
Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors
Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives
Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department
Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for management and stakeholders;
PMP Certified; Agile training."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Masters Degree	4-8 Years	Expert	49,700 BGN

Sys Ad, Om

Posted 25 July 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"It devices maintenance and system administration."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
--Other--	Masters Degree	1-2 Years	Expert	22,400 BGN

Assembly

Posted 22 July 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Engeneer and technician."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	High School	8-12 Years	Advanced	22,400 BGN

Manager

Posted 21 July 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Sales and marketing experience."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Masters Degree	8-12 Years	Expert	46,700 BGN

Human Recource

Posted 15 July 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Hiring people."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Masters Degree	4-8 Years	Advanced	34,100 BGN

Reporting Analyst

Posted 15 July 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Excel, data analytics."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Bachelors Degree	1-2 Years	Advanced	35,100 BGN

Quality Analyst

Posted 15 July 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Conducting audits on tickets actioned by the agents. Coaching sessions. Feedback sessions."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	High School	1-2 Years	Advanced	39,700 BGN

Abap Developer

Posted 14 July 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"ABAP Developer."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	Expert	41,900 BGN

Account Manager

Posted 13 July 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Onpage SEO, Reporting, Customer Service."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Plovdiv	High School	2-4 Years	Advanced	21,900 BGN

Prokurator / Managing Director

Posted 11 July 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Lead the business, manage the team, develop and execute business plan, elevate performance."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
--Other--	Masters Degree	16-20 Years	Expert	73,100 BGN

Nurse

Posted 13 June 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Nurse."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Plovdiv	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	Expert	17,900 BGN

Compliance Officer

Posted 10 June 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"AML, GDPR, CFT, Ethics and Fraud."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Masters Degree	1-2 Years	Expert	47,800 BGN

Event Coordinator

Posted 30 May 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Organize events."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Bachelors Degree	0-1 Year	Intermediate	20,200 BGN

3d Artist

Posted 29 May 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Create 3d visuals."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Masters Degree	4-8 Years	Expert	49,400 BGN

Sap Consultant

Posted 28 May 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"SAP ABAP SAP PLANT MAINTENANCE PM WEBDYNPRO IDOCS SMARTFORMS SAPCRIPT REPORTS."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Varna	Masters Degree	16-20 Years	Advanced	46,300 BGN

Managing Director

Posted 28 May 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Sheetmetal; supervision of day to day operations."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	Advanced	37,800 BGN

Designer

Posted 28 May 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Create fun."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Masters Degree	12-16 Years	Expert	58,000 BGN

Site Payment Associate

Posted 16 April 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Budget entry
hospital payments."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	Advanced	33,400 BGN

Team Lead

Posted 06 April 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Manage."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	Advanced	55,500 BGN

It Manager

Posted 22 March 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"IT Manager."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Plovdiv	Some College	16-20 Years	Expert	52,200 BGN

Pharmacologist

Posted 19 March 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Everything."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Masters Degree	1-2 Years	Expert	13,600 BGN

The Best Hr Ever

Posted 09 March 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Geting the task done
keeping the staff active."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Plovdiv	Bachelors Degree	1-2 Years	Advanced	21,400 BGN

Sales Manager

Posted 06 March 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Sales Manager."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	Expert	173,200 BGN

Human Resource Manager

Posted 12 February 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"People development, recruitment, organizational culture and development."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Varna	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	Expert	41,800 BGN

Business Analyst

Posted 18 January 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Analyze business software."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Bachelors Degree	0-1 Year	Basic	29,700 BGN

Project Engineer

Posted 17 January 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Project management."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	Advanced	41,600 BGN

Assistant

Posted 14 January 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Economist."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Varna	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	Advanced	26,400 BGN

Culture, Projects

Posted 10 January 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Execute projects in the field of culture."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	Advanced	55,800 BGN

Network And Server Administrator

Posted 07 January 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Network and server ministration and troubleshooting."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Varna	Masters Degree	12-16 Years	Expert	67,500 BGN

Architect

Posted 05 January 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"To be able to design and manage different kinds of buildings, excellent software knowledge."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Masters Degree	1-2 Years	Intermediate	23,000 BGN

Legal Adviser

Posted 01 January 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Law case."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	Intermediate	26,400 BGN

Trader

Posted 23 November 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Forex and trading."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Varna	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	Expert	305,800 BGN

Senior Expert

Posted 20 November 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Organization and coordination."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Bachelors Degree	0-1 Year	Advanced	40,500 BGN

Risk Expert

Posted 19 November 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Risks."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	Expert	28,100 BGN

Senior Manager Hr

Posted 19 November 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Recruitment, trainings, onboarding, exit, database maintenance."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Bachelors Degree	12-16 Years	Expert	63,500 BGN

Human Resources Manager

Posted 12 November 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Responsible for the whole processes of:
* Recruitment & Onboarding
* Training
* Goals and Performance
* Succession & Development
* Motivation
* Social programs, social benefits."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Masters Degree	8-12 Years	Expert	50,000 BGN

Expert

Posted 26 October 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Recruitment
Staff development
Staff appraisal
Personnel training."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Masters Degree	16-20 Years	Expert	60,800 BGN

Hr Manager

Posted 26 October 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Complete HR."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Masters Degree	4-8 Years	Expert	104,600 BGN

Manager

Posted 24 October 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Management of teams."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
--Other--	Masters Degree	12-16 Years	Expert	81,000 BGN

ECONOMY / Bulgaria

Bulgaria has a large private sector and relatively small public sector. Bulgaria is industrialized country with a fast economic growth in the last years. The strongest sectors are services, industry and construction, tourism, agriculture, science and technology. On 1st January 2007 Bulgaria became part of the EU.