Sick Leave Compensation Calculator

Calculate how much you'll receive for sick leave from employer and NSSI. See breakdown by days and rates — updated with legislation for 2026 .

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Monthly gross salary

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Working days on sick leave

Type of sick leave

Working days per month

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Methodology, rates & FAQ

How does the sick leave compensation calculator work?

The sick leave compensation calculator calculates the benefit you'll receive for temporary incapacity according to Bulgarian Social Security Code (КСО). It splits the benefit between employer (first 2 working days) and NSSI (from day 3). Updated with 2026 legislation.

Calculation steps

1
Enter monthly gross salary
Enter your monthly gross salary in EUR. The calculator caps this at the maximum insurable income.
2
Enter working days on sick leave
Enter the number of working days you'll be on sick leave (not calendar days).
3
Select type of sick leave
Choose between general illness (employer pays first 2 days at 70%, NSSI pays from day 3 at 80%) or work accident (NSSI pays all days at 90% from day 1).
4
View benefit breakdown
See the total benefit split between employer and NSSI, and how it affects your net salary.

Types of sick leave

General illness: Employer pays first 2 working days at 70% of daily gross. NSSI pays from day 3 at 80% of daily insurable income.
Work accident / occupational disease: NSSI pays all days at 90% of daily insurable income from the first day. No employer portion.
Tax-exempt benefit: Sick leave benefits are exempt from income tax and social contributions (Art. 24, para 2, item 14 ZDDFL).
Daily cap: Daily benefit cannot exceed average daily net remuneration.

Sick leave rates 2026

Current sick leave compensation rates for 2026 in Bulgaria:

Employer portion (first 2 days)	70% of daily gross
NSSI portion (general illness)	80% of daily gross
NSSI portion (work accident)	90% of daily gross
Maximum insurable income	€2300
Minimum insurance requirement	6 months of ОЗМ

Frequently asked questions

Who pays for sick leave in Bulgaria?

For general illness, the employer pays the first 2 working days at 70% of daily gross. From day 3, NSSI pays at 80% of daily insurable income. For work accidents, NSSI pays all days at 90% from day 1.

Is sick leave benefit taxable?

No, sick leave benefits are tax-exempt. Neither income tax nor social contributions are deducted from the benefit (Art. 24, para 2, item 14 ZDDFL).

How many days can I receive sick leave benefit?

The benefit is paid for working days in the sick leave period (excluding weekends and public holidays). The maximum duration depends on medical certification and NSSI assessment.

What is the daily cap on sick leave benefit?

The daily benefit for general illness cannot exceed your average daily net remuneration. This prevents the benefit from being higher than your actual working income.

Do I need insurance to receive sick leave benefit?

Yes, you need at least 6 months of ОЗМ (general illness and maternity) insurance coverage. This requirement doesn't apply to people under 18.

Does the calculator account for the maximum insurable income?

Yes, the calculator caps your gross salary at the maximum insurable income (€2300 for 2026). Benefits are calculated on this capped amount if your salary is higher.

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Calculation steps

Enter monthly gross salary

Enter your monthly gross salary in EUR. The calculator caps this at the maximum insurable income.

Enter working days on sick leave

Enter the number of working days you'll be on sick leave (not calendar days).

Select type of sick leave

Choose between general illness (employer pays first 2 days at 70%, NSSI pays from day 3 at 80%) or work accident (NSSI pays all days at 90% from day 1).

View benefit breakdown

See the total benefit split between employer and NSSI, and how it affects your net salary.

Types of sick leave

General illness

Employer pays first 2 working days at 70% of daily gross. NSSI pays from day 3 at 80% of daily insurable income.

Work accident / occupational disease

NSSI pays all days at 90% of daily insurable income from the first day. No employer portion.

Tax-exempt benefit

Sick leave benefits are exempt from income tax and social contributions (Art. 24, para 2, item 14 ZDDFL).

Daily cap

Daily benefit cannot exceed average daily net remuneration.