Average Salary in Bulgaria (2026)
The average full-time gross salary in Bulgaria is roughly BGN 27,500 per year — BGN 2,292 per month (≈ €14,061/year). After income tax and employee contributions at 2025 rates, that leaves an estimated BGN 1,778 per month in take-home pay.
Key salary figures
- Avg. gross per year
- BGN 27,500
- Avg. gross per month
- BGN 2,292
- Est. net per month
- BGN 1,778
- Tax & contributions
- 22.4%
- Gross per year (EUR)
- ≈ €14,061
- Avg. living costs (single)
- €965/mo
National all-sector estimates. Capital-city, tech and finance salaries typically run 30–80% higher.
From gross to net in Bulgaria
On the average salary, total deductions in Bulgaria come to about 22.4% — leaving BGN 21,339 per year net. The exact split between income tax and social contributions depends on your personal situation.
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Average single-person living costs in Bulgaria run about €965 per month. Against an average net salary of ≈ €909, that leaves a gap of roughly €56 — average earners typically share housing or live outside the priciest cities. Build your own budget with the Bulgaria cost of living calculator.
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Or compare all countries side by side on the European salary comparison page, and see the full country picture on our Bulgaria guide.