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Salaries in Bulgaria

The salary range of employees working in Bulgaria is, by default, in the range of 739.00 EUR (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 2,496.00 EUR (high salaries, actual salaries can be even higher).

This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary significantly within individual job positions. If you are interested in salaries for a specific position, participate in the survey.
Average net monthly salary in Bulgaria is
80% of people earn:
739 - 2,496 EUR
10% earn less lthan 739 EUR
10% earns more than 2,496 EUR
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Distribution of employees in Bulgaria into salary brackets in EUR.

Average salary and range in Bulgaria by age in EUR.

<24
 
 
Average 1,138
median 1,048
10% 601
25% 786
75% 1,390
90% 1,785
25-34
 
 
Average 1,558
median 1,405
10% 743
25% 1,012
75% 1,933
90% 2,559
35-44
 
 
Average 1,664
median 1,477
10% 735
25% 1,033
75% 2,085
90% 2,818
45-54
 
 
Average 1,593
median 1,386
10% 637
25% 933
75% 2,018
90% 2,798
55+
 
 
Average 1,459
median 1,278
10% 605
25% 873
75% 1,840
90% 2,526

Comparison of the average salary of men and women in Bulgaria (EUR).

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Men
1,656 EUR
1,390 EUR
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Women
In general, in Bulgaria, men earn 19.1% more than women.

The best paid positions in Bulgaria

List of the best paid positions and their average monthly salary in Bulgaria (EUR).

1. IT Director Top Management
5,344.00 EUR
2. IT Architect Information Technology
5,060.00 EUR
3. Lead developer Information Technology
4,648.00 EUR
4. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
4,142.00 EUR
5. Sailor Transport, Haulage, Logistics
4,066.00 EUR
6. IT Manager Management
4,012.00 EUR
7. Call Centre Director Top Management
3,986.00 EUR
8. Pilot Transport, Haulage, Logistics
3,923.00 EUR
9. Leasing Director Leasing
3,876.00 EUR
10. Go developer Information Technology
3,480.00 EUR
11. Managing Director Top Management
3,419.00 EUR
12. Android Developer Information Technology
3,294.00 EUR
13. Technical Director Top Management
3,278.00 EUR
14. Finance Manager Management
3,274.00 EUR
15. Ruby Developer/Programmer Information Technology
3,264.00 EUR
16. IT Product Manager Information Technology
3,239.00 EUR
17. Solution architect Information Technology
3,210.00 EUR
18. Head of product development Management
3,207.00 EUR
19. Regulatory Affairs Manager Medicine & Social Care
3,156.00 EUR
20. Sales Director Top Management
3,130.00 EUR

The worst paid positions in Bulgaria

List of the worst-paid positions and their average monthly salary in Bulgaria (EUR)

1. Medical Orderly Medicine & Social Care
640.00 EUR
2. Carer, Personal Assistant Medicine & Social Care
675.00 EUR
3. Porter, Information Staff General labour
676.00 EUR
4. Bookbinder Journalism, Printing Arts & Media
699.00 EUR
5. Petrol Station Attendant Service Industries
706.00 EUR
6. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
715.00 EUR
7. Cleaner General labour
715.00 EUR
8. Nursery School Teacher Assistant Education, Science & Research
720.00 EUR
9. Activity Instructor Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
724.00 EUR
10. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
728.00 EUR
11. Librarian Education, Science & Research
734.00 EUR
12. Fabric Cutter Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
742.00 EUR
13. Stoker, Boiler Attendant Service Industries
754.00 EUR
14. Travel Guide Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
755.00 EUR
15. Receptionist Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
770.00 EUR
16. Kitchen Helper Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
777.00 EUR
17. Packer Production
791.00 EUR
18. Cashier Economy, Finance, Accountancy
794.00 EUR
19. Survey Interviewer General labour
799.00 EUR
20. Secretary Public Administration, Self-governance
806.00 EUR

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

SloveniaSlovenia
2,466 EUR (gross)
CroatiaCroatia
1,690 EUR (net)
RomaniaRomania
1,450 EUR (net)
AustriaAustria
4,220 EUR (gross)

The newest profiles in the salary survey

List of the latest respondents whose data are used in further salary survey calculations.

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Digital marketing manager
Marketing, Advertising, PR
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Varna District
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,411 USD
Net monthly salary
1,200 EUR
Anually salary
16,932 USD
Anually salary
14,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-21 06:55:25
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Business Analyst
Commerce
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Sofia City
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,234 USD
Net monthly salary
1,900 EUR
Anually salary
26,808 USD
Anually salary
22,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-21 06:41:24
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Call Operator
Administration
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Varna District
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
941 USD
Net monthly salary
800 EUR
Anually salary
11,292 USD
Anually salary
9,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-21 06:42:17
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Call Operator
Administration
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Sofia City
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,352 USD
Net monthly salary
2,000 EUR
Anually salary
28,224 USD
Anually salary
24,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-21 06:27:27
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Financial Analyst
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Sofia City
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,764 USD
Net monthly salary
1,500 EUR
Anually salary
21,168 USD
Anually salary
18,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-21 06:18:59
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Department Manager
Management
Age group
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Sofia City
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,470 USD
Net monthly salary
2,100 EUR
Anually salary
29,640 USD
Anually salary
25,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-21 06:11:12
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Seller of Bank Services, Loan Officer
Banking
Age group
Working experience:
less than a year
Region
Sofia City
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,882 USD
Net monthly salary
1,600 EUR
Anually salary
22,584 USD
Anually salary
19,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-21 05:54:11
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Pharmacist
Pharmaceutical Industry
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Varna District
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,697 USD
Net monthly salary
1,443 EUR
Anually salary
20,364 USD
Anually salary
17,316 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-21 05:38:29
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Chemist
Chemical Industry
Age group
Working experience:
less than a year
Region
Plovdiv District
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
962 USD
Net monthly salary
818 EUR
Anually salary
11,544 USD
Anually salary
9,816 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-21 05:31:52
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Business Analyst
Commerce
Age group
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Sofia City
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,464 USD
Net monthly salary
1,245 EUR
Anually salary
17,568 USD
Anually salary
14,940 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-21 05:31:20
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Frequently asked Questions

Frequently asked questions and answers about the salary level in $country.

The total gross average salary for job positions in the country based on Zaplatomer.bg data in Bulgaria is 1,529 EUR.

The best-paid positions in the country Bulgaria are IT Director, IT Architect, Lead developer, Chief Executive Officer, Sailor.

The worst-paid positions in the country Bulgaria are Medical Orderly, Carer, Personal Assistant, Porter, Information Staff, Bookbinder, Petrol Station Attendant.

When we add up the average salary of all women and the average salary of all men in the country Bulgaria, regardless of the work they do, women earn 16.06% less than men.

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