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Salaries in Bulgaria

The salary range of employees working in Bulgaria is, by default, in the range of 751.00 EUR (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 2,539.00 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:
751 - 2,539 EUR
10% earn less lthan 751 EUR
10% earns more than 2,539 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 1,157
median 1,066
10% 612
25% 799
75% 1,414
90% 1,815
25-34
 
 
Average 1,585
median 1,429
10% 755
25% 1,029
75% 1,966
90% 2,602
35-44
 
 
Average 1,692
median 1,502
10% 748
25% 1,050
75% 2,120
90% 2,867
45-54
 
 
Average 1,620
median 1,410
10% 648
25% 949
75% 2,053
90% 2,846
55+
 
 
Average 1,484
median 1,300
10% 615
25% 888
75% 1,872
90% 2,569

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

Men
1,684 EUR
1,414 EUR
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
5,356.00 EUR
2. IT Architect Information Technology
5,149.00 EUR
3. Lead developer Information Technology
4,730.00 EUR
4. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
4,151.00 EUR
5. Sailor Transport, Haulage, Logistics
4,110.00 EUR
6. IT Manager Management
4,052.00 EUR
7. Call Centre Director Top Management
3,995.00 EUR
8. Pilot Transport, Haulage, Logistics
3,965.00 EUR
9. Leasing Director Leasing
3,942.00 EUR
10. Go developer Information Technology
3,541.00 EUR
11. Managing Director Top Management
3,426.00 EUR
12. Android Developer Information Technology
3,352.00 EUR
13. Ruby Developer/Programmer Information Technology
3,322.00 EUR
14. Finance Manager Management
3,307.00 EUR
15. IT Product Manager Information Technology
3,296.00 EUR
16. Technical Director Top Management
3,286.00 EUR
17. Solution architect Information Technology
3,267.00 EUR
18. Head of product development Management
3,239.00 EUR
19. Regulatory Affairs Manager Medicine & Social Care
3,217.00 EUR
20. Sales Director Top Management
3,137.00 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
652.00 EUR
2. Porter, Information Staff General labour
687.00 EUR
3. Carer, Personal Assistant Medicine & Social Care
688.00 EUR
4. Bookbinder Journalism, Printing Arts & Media
709.00 EUR
5. Petrol Station Attendant Service Industries
717.00 EUR
6. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
723.00 EUR
7. Cleaner General labour
728.00 EUR
8. Activity Instructor Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
732.00 EUR
9. Nursery School Teacher Assistant Education, Science & Research
738.00 EUR
10. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
747.00 EUR
11. Librarian Education, Science & Research
753.00 EUR
12. Fabric Cutter Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
756.00 EUR
13. Travel Guide Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
764.00 EUR
14. Stoker, Boiler Attendant Service Industries
765.00 EUR
15. Receptionist Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
778.00 EUR
16. Kitchen Helper Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
785.00 EUR
17. Packer Production
806.00 EUR
18. Cashier Economy, Finance, Accountancy
810.00 EUR
19. Survey Interviewer General labour
812.00 EUR
20. Secretary Public Administration, Self-governance
817.00 EUR

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

SloveniaSlovenia
2,495 EUR (gross)
CroatiaCroatia
1,723 EUR (net)
RomaniaRomania
1,426 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.

Male
Senior Graphic Designer
Journalism, Printing Arts & Media
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Varna District
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,551 USD
Net monthly salary
1,360 EUR
Anually salary
18,612 USD
Anually salary
16,320 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 22:45:11
Female
Architect
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Varna District
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
912 USD
Net monthly salary
800 EUR
Anually salary
10,944 USD
Anually salary
9,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 22:36:43
Male
Sound Engineer
Arts & Culture
Age group
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Sofia City
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,954 USD
Net monthly salary
1,714 EUR
Anually salary
23,448 USD
Anually salary
20,568 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 21:59:05
Male
Maintenance Engineer
Car Industry
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Haskovo District
Education:
Postgraduate (Doctorate)
Net monthly salary
2,577 USD
Net monthly salary
2,260 EUR
Anually salary
30,924 USD
Anually salary
27,120 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 21:14:08
Male
Software Engineer
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Sofia City
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,166 USD
Net monthly salary
1,900 EUR
Anually salary
25,992 USD
Anually salary
22,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 20:45:12
Female
Building Technician
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
55+
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Ruse District
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Net monthly salary
1,016 USD
Net monthly salary
891 EUR
Anually salary
12,192 USD
Anually salary
10,692 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 18:27:01
Female
Forwarder
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Sofia City
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,140 USD
Net monthly salary
1,000 EUR
Anually salary
13,680 USD
Anually salary
12,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 17:26:05
Female
HR Officer
Human Resources
Age group
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Sofia City
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,630 USD
Net monthly salary
1,430 EUR
Anually salary
19,560 USD
Anually salary
17,160 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 17:19:42
Female
Invoicing and payment specialist
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
Working experience:
less than a year
Region
Pernik District
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
766 USD
Net monthly salary
672 EUR
Anually salary
9,192 USD
Anually salary
8,064 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 15:54:20
Female
Marketing Specialist
Marketing, Advertising, PR
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Varna District
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,317 USD
Net monthly salary
2,032 EUR
Anually salary
27,804 USD
Anually salary
24,384 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 15:51:54
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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 1,555 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, Porter, Information Staff, Carer, Personal Assistant, 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 16.03% less than men.

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