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The average gross salary in Bulgaria in 2026 varies by region and profession. Sofia has the highest average salaries, followed by Plovdiv and Varna. Use our salary comparison tool to see detailed data for your specific profession and city.
Our brutto-netto calculator converts your gross (brutto) salary to net (netto) by deducting social security contributions (pension, health insurance, unemployment) and income tax according to current Bulgarian legislation for 2026. Since Bulgaria adopted the euro in 2026, all calculations are in EUR.
The Minimum Insurable Income (Минимален осигурителен доход / МОД) for 2026 varies by economic activity and qualification group. The maximum insurable income is €2,300. Check our MII table for the specific amount for your profession and sector.
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Sofia consistently has the highest average salaries in Bulgaria, followed by Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, and Stara Zagora. The salary gap between Sofia and other cities varies by profession — IT and finance roles show the largest differences.