BULGARIA / SALARY

SALARY SURVEYS

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AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR

MOST TYPICAL SALARY / YEAR

Gross income

Net (after tax)

1.77 BGN = 1 USD

49,166 BGN

$27,752 USD

Sofia

51,219 BGN

30,117 BGN

$17,000 USD

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Average Salary / Bulgaria

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Average salary in Bulgaria is 49,166 BGN per year. The most typical earning is 30,117 BGN. All data are based on 775 salary surveys. Salaries are different between men and women. Men receive an average salary of 53,503 BGN. Women receive a salary of 41,102 BGN.

The most paid careers are Public Sector with average income 75,294 BGN and Management & Business with income 74,585 BGN.

Based on education, the highest salaries receive people with Masters Degree with salary of 52,440 BGN. The second most paid education level is Bachelors Degree with salary of 48,011 BGN.

Different experiences affect earning as well. People with 16-20 Years of experience receive salary of 77,597 BGN. Employees with 20+ Years of experience receive 72,459 BGN.

Levels / Bulgaria (Gross BGN)

Salary Levels (BGN) per Year	Surveys	[%]
5,300 BGN - 8,899 BGN	4	100% 0.52%
8,900 BGN - 17,699 BGN	104	99.48% 13.42%
17,700 BGN - 26,599 BGN	124	86.06% 16%
THE MOST TYPICAL SALARY
26,600 BGN - 35,399 BGN	133	70.06% 17.16%
35,400 BGN - 44,299 BGN	104	52.9% 13.42%
44,300 BGN - 53,099 BGN	83	39.48% 10.71%
53,100 BGN - 61,999 BGN	68	28.77% 8.77%
62,000 BGN - 70,899 BGN	26	20% 3.35%
70,900 BGN - 79,699 BGN	33	16.65% 4.26%
79,700 BGN - 88,599 BGN	9	12.39% 1.16%
88,600 BGN - 97,399 BGN	19	11.23% 2.45%
97,400 BGN - 106,299 BGN	14	8.77% 1.81%
106,300 BGN - 115,199 BGN	9	6.97% 1.16%
115,200 BGN - 123,999 BGN	12	5.81% 1.55%
124,000 BGN - 132,899 BGN	4	4.26% 0.52%
132,900 BGN - 141,699 BGN	3	3.74% 0.39%
141,700 BGN - 150,599 BGN	1	3.35% 0.13%
150,600 BGN - 159,399 BGN	3	3.23% 0.39%
159,400 BGN - 168,299 BGN	2	2.84% 0.26%
168,300 BGN - 177,199 BGN	2	2.58% 0.26%
177,200 BGN - 185,999 BGN	4	2.32% 0.52%
186,000 BGN - 194,899 BGN	0	n/a
194,900 BGN - 203,699 BGN	0	n/a
203,700 BGN - 212,599 BGN	0	n/a
212,600 BGN - 221,499 BGN	2	1.81% 0.26%
221,500 BGN - 230,299 BGN	0	n/a
230,300 BGN - 239,199 BGN	0	n/a
239,200 BGN - 247,999 BGN	1	1.55% 0.13%
248,000 BGN - 256,899 BGN	0	n/a
256,900 BGN - 265,699 BGN	3	1.42% 0.39%
HIGH SALARIES
265,700 BGN - 283,499 BGN	2	1.03% 0.26%
283,500 BGN - 301,199 BGN	1	0.77% 0.13%
301,200 BGN - 318,899 BGN	1	0.65% 0.13%
318,900 BGN - 336,599 BGN	0	n/a
336,600 BGN - 354,299 BGN	2	0.52% 0.26%
354,300 BGN - 371,999 BGN	2	0.26% 0.26%
372,000 BGN - 389,799 BGN	0	n/a
389,800 BGN - 407,499 BGN	0	n/a
407,500 BGN - 425,199 BGN	0	n/a
425,200 BGN - 442,899 BGN	0	n/a
442,900 BGN - 620,099 BGN	0	n/a

Gender / Bulgaria (Gross BGN)

#		Surveys		AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR
1	Men	511	53,503 BGN
2	Women	229	41,102 BGN

Education / Bulgaria (Gross BGN)

#		Surveys
1	Masters Degree	373	52,440 BGN
2	Bachelors Degree	270	48,011 BGN
3	Some College	46	45,353 BGN
4	High School	58	42,696 BGN
5	Doctorate Degree	22	40,393 BGN
6	Bellow H. School	6	27,460 BGN

Experience / Bulgaria (Gross BGN)

#		Surveys
1	16-20 Years	60	77,597 BGN
2	20+ Years	52	72,459 BGN
3	12-16 Years	75	60,058 BGN
4	8-12 Years	168	53,680 BGN
5	4-8 Years	165	44,822 BGN
6	2-4 Years	127	37,204 BGN
7	1-2 Years	74	33,483 BGN
8	0-1 Year	54	29,054 BGN

Age / Bulgaria (Gross BGN)

#		Surveys
1	56-60	7	91,770 BGN
2	61-65	2	74,940 BGN
3	46-50	40	70,688 BGN
4	41-45	59	69,448 BGN
5	36-40	111	65,019 BGN
6	51-55	14	56,515 BGN
7	31-35	190	52,263 BGN
8	n/a	36	41,102 BGN
9	26-30	213	36,141 BGN
10	21-25	92	32,952 BGN
11	14-20	11	18,247 BGN

Work Type / Bulgaria (Gross BGN)

#		Surveys
1	Self Employed	43	54,566 BGN
2	Permanent	638	49,783 BGN
3	Part Time	11	48,897 BGN
4	Contract	83	42,342 BGN

Cities / Bulgaria (Gross BGN)

#		Surveys
1	Sofia	644	51,200 BGN
2	Burgas	13	47,125 BGN
3	Varna	42	44,645 BGN
4	--Other--	28	37,381 BGN
5	Plovdiv	48	32,952 BGN

Career Groups / Bulgaria (Gross BGN)

#		Surveys
1	Public Sector	4	75,294 BGN
2	Management & Business	106	74,585 BGN
3	Engineers & Technicians III	3	63,778 BGN
4	Finance & Banking	61	63,424 BGN
5	IT & Programming II	64	54,920 BGN
6	Salesmen & Saleswomen	9	52,617 BGN
7	Arts, Culture, Performance	2	52,440 BGN
8	IT & Programming	150	51,200 BGN
9	Fashion	2	49,251 BGN
10	Aviation & Shipping	5	47,657 BGN
11	Health Care & Medical	12	45,708 BGN
12	Insurance	5	45,353 BGN
13	Marketing, Sales, Purchase	70	43,405 BGN
14	Logistics, Road, Railway	13	42,342 BGN
15	Accounting & Administration	39	40,393 BGN
16	Human Resources	54	39,861 BGN
17	Law	9	39,861 BGN
18	Health Care & Medical II	9	37,381 BGN
19	Sports & Recreation	3	37,204 BGN
20	Hotels & Tourism	6	35,609 BGN
21	Engineers & Technicians	30	34,724 BGN
22	Architect Constructions	16	34,724 BGN
23	Automobile	4	32,598 BGN
24	Making Design	7	32,420 BGN
25	Organization & Coordination	6	32,066 BGN
26	Customer Services	29	31,712 BGN
27	Education & University	16	31,535 BGN
28	Construction & Labor Workers	9	30,117 BGN
29	Engineers & Technicians II	4	29,232 BGN
30	Manufacturing & Labor Workers	7	28,700 BGN
31	Security & Fireguard	2	27,283 BGN
32	Military	2	25,511 BGN
33	Media	8	24,625 BGN
34	Engineers & Technicians IV	2	21,436 BGN
35	Geography & Geodesy	1	21,259 BGN
36	Agriculture & Fishing	1	18,602 BGN
37	Properties & Real Estates	2	15,058 BGN
38	Restaurants, Inns, Pubs	3	14,527 BGN

Careers / Bulgaria (Gross BGN)

#		Surveys
1	CEO	9	223,403 BGN
2	Product Manager	4	100,451 BGN
3	Director	11	93,719 BGN
4	Finance Manager	19	93,542 BGN
5	Lead Developer	11	76,711 BGN
6	Salesmen or Saleswomen	3	75,826 BGN
7	Sales Manager	12	70,511 BGN
8	IT Manager	24	69,448 BGN
9	Business Manager	6	69,448 BGN
10	General Manager	13	66,259 BGN
11	Audit Manager	4	65,550 BGN
12	Business Development Manager	8	62,361 BGN
13	IT Project Manager	18	60,590 BGN
14	SAP Consulting	6	58,995 BGN
15	Logistics Manager	7	57,401 BGN
16	C, C++ Developer	5	56,869 BGN
17	Doctor Specialist	4	52,440 BGN
18	Project Manager	10	52,086 BGN
19	Human Resources Manager	22	51,554 BGN
20	Software Engineer	11	49,428 BGN
21	Risk Manager	7	48,542 BGN
22	Engineer	8	48,365 BGN
23	Web Developer	16	46,948 BGN
24	Lawyer	7	46,062 BGN
25	Manager	18	45,885 BGN
26	Other IT Career	11	45,885 BGN
27	Security Specialist	3	45,176 BGN
28	Operations Manager	4	44,468 BGN
29	Business Marketing	5	43,759 BGN
30	Marketing Manager	12	42,696 BGN
31	Network Specialist	5	42,519 BGN
32	Software Developer	26	41,456 BGN
33	Other Service Career	4	40,216 BGN
34	Doctor	4	39,861 BGN
35	.NET Developer	13	39,684 BGN
36	System Administrator	8	39,330 BGN
37	Economist	5	39,153 BGN
38	Other Finance Career	6	38,444 BGN
39	Other Management Career	3	36,850 BGN
40	Human Resource	11	36,495 BGN
41	Human Resource Administrator	5	35,787 BGN
42	Call Center	10	35,255 BGN
43	Marketing	9	35,255 BGN
44	PHP Developer	7	34,546 BGN
45	Java Developer	8	33,838 BGN
46	Market Research	8	33,306 BGN
47	Mechanical Engineer	6	31,889 BGN
48	Customer Service Manager	6	31,712 BGN
49	Quality Manager	4	31,712 BGN
50	Financial Analyst	9	29,409 BGN
51	Human Resource Hunter	10	29,232 BGN
52	Accountant	9	29,232 BGN
53	Logistics	4	25,865 BGN
54	Customer Consultant	6	22,854 BGN
55	Architect	11	21,968 BGN
56	Other Marketing Career	3	21,613 BGN
57	Other Human Resource Career	4	19,665 BGN
58	University Professor Assistant	4	17,007 BGN

People's individual salary examples (surveys)

Senior Automation Qa

Posted 12 January 2024
Key knowledge and tasks

"Java, Automation stack (selenum, rest, etc. )
Linux server debuging, Virtualization and Cloud computing (aws and azure)."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	Advanced	88,500 BGN

Web Developer

Posted 11 January 2024
Key knowledge and tasks

"Developing web pages."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sofia	Bachelors Degree	0-1 Year	Intermediate	36,000 BGN

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	29,900 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	65,500 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	75,000 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	38,800 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	29,100 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	29,100 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	27,900 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	48,500 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	97,500 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	12,000 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	54,400 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	30,900 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	37,500 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	15,200 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	92,500 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	16,300 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	18,000 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	117,900 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	76,800 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	18,600 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	112,500 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	48,600 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	21,900 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	21,900 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	45,600 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	33,300 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	34,300 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	38,900 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	40,900 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	21,400 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	71,400 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	17,500 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	46,700 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	19,700 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	48,300 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	45,300 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	37,000 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	56,700 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	32,600 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	54,200 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	51,000 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	13,300 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	20,900 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	169,300 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	40,800 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	29,100 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	40,700 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	25,800 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.