Minimum Wage in Bulgaria
Bulgaria's minimum wage is €620.20 gross a month from 1 January 2026. Council of Ministers Decree No 243 set it at BGN 1,213, and the NRA states it as €620.20 after the euro changeover. At the minimum wage the employer pays €114.87 in contributions a month and the employee takes home €481.27.
Bulgaria sets a national minimum wage as a gross monthly amount for full-time work. The Council of Ministers fixes it by decree. Bulgaria adopted the euro on 1 January 2026, so the 2026 rate set in lev is now paid in euros.
Bulgaria minimum wage, 2026
Contributions, tax and net pay at the minimum wage, 2026
What an employer pays on top
Employers pay 18.52% social and health contributions on top of gross pay, plus a work accident contribution that depends on the economic activity. At the minimum wage that is €114.87 a month, for a cost of €735.07. Contributions are due on at least the minimum insurable income set for the activity and job group in the budget act, which can be higher than the minimum wage, according to NOI. The Council of Ministers has not yet set the 2027 rate; it will be published by the government.
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This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and collective agreements can set different terms. Confirm with a local accountant or lawyer before you hire.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Bulgaria in 2026?
€620.20 gross a month for full-time work from 1 January 2026.
Is the Bulgarian minimum wage set in euros or lev?
Decree No 243 of 13 November 2025 set it at BGN 1,213. Bulgaria adopted the euro on 1 January 2026, and the NRA states the amount as €620.20.
What will the minimum wage be in Bulgaria in 2027?
The Council of Ministers has not set the 2027 rate yet. It will be published by the government in a decree.
What does a minimum wage employee cost an employer?
At €620.20 a month, employer contributions of 18.52% add €114.87, for €735.07 a month, plus the work accident contribution.
What is the net pay on the minimum wage?
About €481.27 a month: €620.20 minus €85.46 in employee contributions and €53.47 in income tax.
Sources
- NRA, Minimum wage from 1 Jan 2026. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
- NRA, Appendix 1: 2026 table of contribution rates and split, 12 Aug 2026. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
- NOI, Insurance of workers and employees: insurable income. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
- Personal Income Tax Act, lex.bg, Personal Income Tax Act, arts. 42 and 48. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
