BULGARIA / SALARY

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AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR

MOST TYPICAL SALARY / YEAR

Gross income

Net (after tax)

1.76 BGN = 1 USD

48,761 BGN

$27,733 USD

Sofia

50,797 BGN

29,890 BGN

$17,000 USD

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Average Salary / Bulgaria

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Average salary in Bulgaria is 48,761 BGN per year. The most typical earning is 29,890 BGN. All data are based on 773 salary surveys. Salaries are different between men and women. Men receive an average salary of 53,098 BGN. Women receive a salary of 40,791 BGN.

The most paid careers are Public Sector with average income 74,725 BGN and Management & Business with income 74,022 BGN.

Based on education, the highest salaries receive people with Masters Degree with salary of 51,868 BGN. The second most paid education level is Bachelors Degree with salary of 47,648 BGN.

Different experiences affect earning as well. People with 16-20 Years of experience receive salary of 77,011 BGN. Employees with 20+ Years of experience receive 71,912 BGN.

Levels / Bulgaria (Gross BGN)

Salary Levels (BGN) per Year	Surveys	[%]
5,300 BGN - 8,799 BGN	4	100% 0.52%
8,800 BGN - 17,599 BGN	104	99.48% 13.45%
17,600 BGN - 26,399 BGN	124	86.03% 16.04%
THE MOST TYPICAL SALARY
26,400 BGN - 35,199 BGN	133	69.99% 17.21%
35,200 BGN - 43,999 BGN	103	52.78% 13.32%
44,000 BGN - 52,699 BGN	83	39.46% 10.74%
52,700 BGN - 61,499 BGN	68	28.72% 8.8%
61,500 BGN - 70,299 BGN	26	19.92% 3.36%
70,300 BGN - 79,099 BGN	33	16.56% 4.27%
79,100 BGN - 87,899 BGN	8	12.29% 1.03%
87,900 BGN - 96,699 BGN	19	11.25% 2.46%
96,700 BGN - 105,499 BGN	14	8.8% 1.81%
105,500 BGN - 114,299 BGN	9	6.99% 1.16%
114,300 BGN - 123,099 BGN	12	5.82% 1.55%
123,100 BGN - 131,899 BGN	4	4.27% 0.52%
131,900 BGN - 140,699 BGN	3	3.75% 0.39%
140,700 BGN - 149,399 BGN	1	3.36% 0.13%
149,500 BGN - 158,199 BGN	3	3.23% 0.39%
158,200 BGN - 166,999 BGN	2	2.85% 0.26%
167,000 BGN - 175,799 BGN	2	2.59% 0.26%
175,800 BGN - 184,599 BGN	4	2.33% 0.52%
184,600 BGN - 193,399 BGN	0	n/a
193,400 BGN - 202,199 BGN	0	n/a
202,200 BGN - 210,999 BGN	0	n/a
211,000 BGN - 219,799 BGN	2	1.81% 0.26%
219,800 BGN - 228,599 BGN	0	n/a
228,600 BGN - 237,399 BGN	0	n/a
237,400 BGN - 246,199 BGN	1	1.55% 0.13%
246,200 BGN - 254,899 BGN	0	n/a
254,900 BGN - 263,699 BGN	3	1.42% 0.39%
HIGH SALARIES
263,700 BGN - 281,299 BGN	2	1.03% 0.26%
281,300 BGN - 298,899 BGN	1	0.78% 0.13%
298,900 BGN - 316,499 BGN	1	0.65% 0.13%
316,500 BGN - 334,099 BGN	0	n/a
334,100 BGN - 351,599 BGN	2	0.52% 0.26%
351,600 BGN - 369,199 BGN	2	0.26% 0.26%
369,200 BGN - 386,799 BGN	0	n/a
386,800 BGN - 404,399 BGN	0	n/a
404,400 BGN - 421,999 BGN	0	n/a
422,000 BGN - 439,599 BGN	0	n/a
439,600 BGN - 615,399 BGN	0	n/a

Gender / Bulgaria (Gross BGN)

#		Surveys		AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR
1	Men	509	53,098 BGN
2	Women	229	40,791 BGN

Education / Bulgaria (Gross BGN)

#		Surveys
1	Masters Degree	372	51,868 BGN
2	Bachelors Degree	269	47,648 BGN
3	Some College	46	45,011 BGN
4	High School	58	42,373 BGN
5	Doctorate Degree	22	40,087 BGN
6	Bellow H. School	6	27,252 BGN

Experience / Bulgaria (Gross BGN)

#		Surveys
1	16-20 Years	60	77,011 BGN
2	20+ Years	52	71,912 BGN
3	12-16 Years	75	59,604 BGN
4	8-12 Years	168	53,274 BGN
5	4-8 Years	165	44,483 BGN
6	2-4 Years	126	36,571 BGN
7	1-2 Years	74	33,230 BGN
8	0-1 Year	53	28,659 BGN

Age / Bulgaria (Gross BGN)

#		Surveys
1	56-60	7	91,077 BGN
2	61-65	2	74,373 BGN
3	46-50	40	70,153 BGN
4	41-45	59	68,923 BGN
5	36-40	111	64,527 BGN
6	51-55	14	56,088 BGN
7	31-35	188	51,868 BGN
8	n/a	36	40,791 BGN
9	26-30	213	35,868 BGN
10	21-25	92	32,703 BGN
11	14-20	11	18,109 BGN

Work Type / Bulgaria (Gross BGN)

#		Surveys
1	Self Employed	43	54,153 BGN
2	Permanent	636	49,230 BGN
3	Part Time	11	48,527 BGN
4	Contract	83	42,022 BGN

Cities / Bulgaria (Gross BGN)

#		Surveys
1	Sofia	642	50,813 BGN
2	Burgas	13	46,769 BGN
3	Varna	42	44,307 BGN
4	--Other--	28	37,098 BGN
5	Plovdiv	48	32,703 BGN

Career Groups / Bulgaria (Gross BGN)

#		Surveys
1	Public Sector	4	74,725 BGN
2	Management & Business	106	74,022 BGN
3	Engineers & Technicians III	3	63,296 BGN
4	Finance & Banking	61	62,945 BGN
5	IT & Programming II	63	53,978 BGN
6	Salesmen & Saleswomen	9	52,219 BGN
7	Arts, Culture, Performance	2	52,044 BGN
8	IT & Programming	149	50,813 BGN
9	Fashion	2	48,879 BGN
10	Aviation & Shipping	5	47,296 BGN
11	Health Care & Medical	12	45,362 BGN
12	Insurance	5	45,011 BGN
13	Marketing, Sales, Purchase	70	43,077 BGN
14	Logistics, Road, Railway	13	42,022 BGN
15	Accounting & Administration	39	40,087 BGN
16	Human Resources	54	39,560 BGN
17	Law	9	39,560 BGN
18	Health Care & Medical II	9	37,098 BGN
19	Sports & Recreation	3	36,923 BGN
20	Hotels & Tourism	6	35,340 BGN
21	Engineers & Technicians	30	34,461 BGN
22	Architect Constructions	16	34,461 BGN
23	Automobile	4	32,351 BGN
24	Making Design	7	32,175 BGN
25	Organization & Coordination	6	31,824 BGN
26	Customer Services	29	31,472 BGN
27	Education & University	16	31,296 BGN
28	Construction & Labor Workers	9	29,890 BGN
29	Engineers & Technicians II	4	29,011 BGN
30	Manufacturing & Labor Workers	7	28,483 BGN
31	Security & Fireguard	2	27,076 BGN
32	Military	2	25,318 BGN
33	Media	8	24,439 BGN
34	Engineers & Technicians IV	2	21,274 BGN
35	Geography & Geodesy	1	21,098 BGN
36	Agriculture & Fishing	1	18,461 BGN
37	Properties & Real Estates	2	14,945 BGN
38	Restaurants, Inns, Pubs	3	14,417 BGN

Careers / Bulgaria (Gross BGN)

#		Surveys
1	CEO	9	221,714 BGN
2	Product Manager	4	99,692 BGN
3	Director	11	93,011 BGN
4	Finance Manager	19	92,835 BGN
5	Lead Developer	11	76,132 BGN
6	Salesmen or Saleswomen	3	75,252 BGN
7	Sales Manager	12	69,978 BGN
8	IT Manager	24	68,923 BGN
9	Business Manager	6	68,923 BGN
10	General Manager	13	65,758 BGN
11	Audit Manager	4	65,055 BGN
12	Business Development Manager	8	61,890 BGN
13	IT Project Manager	18	60,131 BGN
14	SAP Consulting	6	58,549 BGN
15	Logistics Manager	7	56,967 BGN
16	C, C++ Developer	5	56,439 BGN
17	Doctor Specialist	4	52,044 BGN
18	Project Manager	10	51,692 BGN
19	Human Resources Manager	22	51,164 BGN
20	Software Engineer	11	49,055 BGN
21	Risk Manager	7	48,175 BGN
22	Engineer	8	48,000 BGN
23	Web Developer	15	47,296 BGN
24	Lawyer	7	45,714 BGN
25	Manager	18	45,538 BGN
26	Security Specialist	3	44,835 BGN
27	Operations Manager	4	44,131 BGN
28	Business Marketing	5	43,428 BGN
29	Marketing Manager	12	42,373 BGN
30	Network Specialist	5	42,197 BGN
31	Other IT Career	10	41,318 BGN
32	Software Developer	26	41,142 BGN
33	Other Service Career	4	39,912 BGN
34	Doctor	4	39,560 BGN
35	.NET Developer	13	39,384 BGN
36	System Administrator	8	39,033 BGN
37	Economist	5	38,857 BGN
38	Other Finance Career	6	38,153 BGN
39	Other Management Career	3	36,571 BGN
40	Human Resource	11	36,219 BGN
41	Human Resource Administrator	5	35,516 BGN
42	Call Center	10	34,989 BGN
43	Marketing	9	34,989 BGN
44	PHP Developer	7	34,285 BGN
45	Java Developer	8	33,582 BGN
46	Market Research	8	33,055 BGN
47	Mechanical Engineer	6	31,648 BGN
48	Customer Service Manager	6	31,472 BGN
49	Quality Manager	4	31,472 BGN
50	Financial Analyst	9	29,186 BGN
51	Human Resource Hunter	10	29,011 BGN
52	Accountant	9	29,011 BGN
53	Logistics	4	25,670 BGN
54	Customer Consultant	6	22,681 BGN
55	Architect	11	21,802 BGN
56	Other Marketing Career	3	21,450 BGN
57	Other Human Resource Career	4	19,516 BGN
58	University Professor Assistant	4	16,879 BGN

People's individual salary examples (surveys)

Ground Operation Officer

Posted 17 November 2023
Key knowledge and tasks

"You set the schedule of the plane."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Bachelors Degree	0-1 Year	Advanced	29,600 BGN

Recruiter/headhunter

Posted 22 August 2023
Key knowledge and tasks

"Recruitment."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	High School	8-12 Years	Expert	65,000 BGN

Software Engineer

Posted 22 August 2023
Key knowledge and tasks

"Software development, requirements elicitation, communication with clients."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	Intermediate	74,400 BGN

Office Manager

Posted 20 July 2023
Key knowledge and tasks

"Office related tasks, reports, attendance, mixture of HR and office management position."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	Advanced	38,500 BGN

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Posted 20 July 2023
Key knowledge and tasks

"Recruiting in the IT sector."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	Advanced	28,900 BGN

Hr Specialist

Posted 18 July 2023
Key knowledge and tasks

"Onboarding, offboarding, documents preparation."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Masters Degree	1-2 Years	Intermediate	28,900 BGN

Civil Engineer

Posted 17 July 2023
Key knowledge and tasks

"AutoCAD. Project managment."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Masters Degree	1-2 Years	Intermediate	27,700 BGN

Residential

Posted 11 July 2023
Key knowledge and tasks

"Residential."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Varna	Masters Degree	16-20 Years	Expert	48,100 BGN

Cloud Security Expert

Posted 20 May 2023
Key knowledge and tasks

"Security Governance
Security Assessments
Security Risk Management
Security implementations
Security Audits."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Masters Degree	8-12 Years	Expert	96,800 BGN

Appraiser

Posted 18 May 2023
Key knowledge and tasks

"Appraiser real estate certificate."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Masters Degree	12-16 Years	Advanced	11,900 BGN

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	54,000 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	30,600 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	37,300 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	15,100 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	91,800 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	16,200 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	17,800 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	117,000 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	76,200 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	18,500 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	111,600 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	48,200 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	21,700 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	21,700 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	45,300 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	33,100 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	34,000 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	38,600 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	40,600 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	21,300 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	70,900 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	17,400 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	46,400 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	19,600 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	47,900 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	45,000 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	36,700 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	56,300 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	32,400 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	53,800 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	50,600 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	13,200 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	20,800 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	168,100 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	40,500 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	28,800 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	40,400 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	25,600 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	54,100 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	65,500 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.