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Average Salary in Bulgaria

AVERAGE GROSS MONTHLY WAGE, Q2 2026

Employees in Bulgaria earned an average of €1,444 gross a month in the second quarter of 2026, according to the National Statistical Institute (NSI). That is 9.8% more than a year earlier and 2.6% more than in the first quarter. Information and communication paid the most, at €3,079.

€1,444 / month
Change from Q2 2025
+9.8%
Information and communication
€3,079 / month
Private sector, Q2 2026
€1,441 / month
Public sector, Q2 2026
€1,452 / month

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) publishes average gross pay every quarter, with monthly figures and a breakdown by economic activity and by public and private sector. The figures are gross monthly amounts per employee under labor and civil service contracts, in euros since Bulgaria adopted the euro on 1 January 2026. Gross pay is before contributions and income tax.

Highest and lowest paid activities in Bulgaria, April to June 2026

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Economic activity</th><th>Average gross pay per month</th><th>Group</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Information and communication</td><td>€3,079</td><td>Highest paid</td></tr><tr><td>Financial and insurance activities</td><td>€2,140</td><td>Highest paid</td></tr><tr><td>Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply</td><td>€2,036</td><td>Highest paid</td></tr><tr><td>Other service activities</td><td>€1,053</td><td>Lowest paid</td></tr><tr><td>Agriculture, forestry and fishing</td><td>€1,031</td><td>Lowest paid</td></tr><tr><td>Accommodation and food service activities</td><td>€918</td><td>Lowest paid</td></tr><tr><td><strong>All activities</strong></td><td><strong>€1,444</strong></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

Average gross pay in Bulgaria, 2025 and 2026

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Measure</th><th>All employees</th><th>Public sector</th><th>Private sector</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Average gross pay per month, Q2 2025</td><td>€1,315</td><td>€1,386</td><td>€1,292</td></tr><tr><td>Average gross pay per month, Q1 2026</td><td>€1,407</td><td>€1,398</td><td>€1,410</td></tr><tr><td>Average gross pay per month, Q2 2026</td><td>€1,444</td><td>€1,452</td><td>€1,441</td></tr><tr><td>Change, Q2 2025 to Q2 2026</td><td>+9.8%</td><td>+4.8%</td><td>+11.5%</td></tr><tr><td>Average gross pay, April 2026</td><td>€1,476</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Average gross pay, May 2026</td><td>€1,434</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Average gross pay, June 2026</td><td>€1,421</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Q2 2026 average times 12</td><td>€17,328</td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

How NSI measures pay

The average was €1,444 gross a month from April to June 2026, against €1,315 a year earlier. By month, it was €1,476 in April, €1,434 in May and €1,421 in June. Private sector pay rose faster, by 11.5% in a year, than public sector pay, by 4.8%.

Setting pay for a hire in Bulgaria

The field changes pay a lot. In the second quarter of 2026, average gross pay ran from €918 a month in accommodation and food services to €3,079 in information and communication. Offers in Bulgaria are usually quoted as a gross monthly salary, now in euros. Plan for the employer cost too: contributions add 18.52% on top of gross pay, as our guide to hiring in Bulgaria shows. Need help with the search? We find, screen and shortlist remote professionals across Europe, with 3 candidates within 21 days. See how placement works.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary in Bulgaria?

€1,444 gross a month in the second quarter of 2026, according to NSI.

How fast are wages rising in Bulgaria?

Average gross pay rose 9.8% from the second quarter of 2025 to the second quarter of 2026, and 2.6% from the first quarter of 2026.

Which activity pays the most in Bulgaria?

Information and communication, at €3,079 gross a month in the second quarter of 2026, followed by financial and insurance activities at €2,140.

Which activity pays the least in Bulgaria?

Accommodation and food services, at €918 gross a month in the second quarter of 2026, followed by agriculture, forestry and fishing at €1,031.

Is pay higher in the public or private sector in Bulgaria?

About the same in the second quarter of 2026: €1,452 in the public sector and €1,441 in the private sector. Private sector pay grew faster, by 11.5% in a year.

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